Business & invest
Investor, golden visa, innovator and start-up founder routes with funds tests.
Investor and founder routes trade capital or an endorsed business plan for residence rights. Golden visas (Greece €250k–800k, Portugal via funds, UAE AED 2m) need little or no residence time; founder routes (UK Innovator Founder, Canada Start-up Visa, France Talent Passport) require an endorsement or incubator letter and an active role in the company.
Due diligence on the source of funds is the longest part of the process. Expect to document every step from earnings to the investment account.
How the process works
- 1
Choose the route
Passive investment (real estate, funds, bonds) or an active business with endorsement.
- 2
Source-of-funds file
Tax returns, sale contracts, company accounts and bank trails covering the full amount.
- 3
Invest or get endorsed
Complete the qualifying investment or obtain the endorsement letter before filing.
- 4
Residence and renewal
Meet the minimum stay, keep the investment for the holding period and renew on schedule.
Why applications get refused
- Source of funds that cannot be traced to a lawful origin
- Investment made in a vehicle that no longer qualifies after a rule change
- Business plan without a credible endorsement or market test
- Missing the minimum residence days for renewal
