{ "ok": true, "fundsUsd": 65876, "qualify": [ { "country": "SE", "kind": "founder", "name": "Residence permit for self-employed persons", "minFunds": { "amount": 200000, "currency": "SEK", "basis": "subsistence" }, "durationMonths": 24, "renewable": true, "pathToResidency": true, "note": "Own at least half the business, show experience and Swedish or English, and funds to support yourself for two years (about SEK 200,000, plus SEK 100,000 for a spouse and 50,000 per child) and to run the business. Two years, then permanent residence if the business is viable.", "source": "https://www.migrationsverket.se/English/Private-individuals/Working-in-Sweden/Self-employed.html", "confidence": "secondary", "checkedOn": "2026-09-05", "countryName": "Sweden", "flag": "๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช", "minFundsUsd": 20365, "fundsRatio": 3.23, "reason": "Funds are 3.23ร— the funds to hold threshold." }, { "country": "DK", "kind": "founder", "name": "Start-up Denmark", "minFunds": { "amount": 153240, "currency": "DKK", "basis": "subsistence" }, "endorsementRequired": true, "durationMonths": 24, "renewable": true, "pathToResidency": true, "note": "An expert panel appointed by the Danish Business Authority approves the idea; DKK 153,240 (2025 level) to support yourself for the first year, more with family. Up to 2 years, extensions of up to 3; capped at 75 permits a year. Fee DKK 3,060.", "source": "https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/You-want-to-apply/Work/Start-up-Denmark", "checkedOn": "2026-09-05", "countryName": "Denmark", "flag": "๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ", "minFundsUsd": 23141, "fundsRatio": 2.85, "reason": "Funds are 2.85ร— the funds to hold threshold." }, { "country": "FR", "kind": "founder", "name": "Talent โ€” crรฉation d'entreprise", "minFunds": { "amount": 30000, "currency": "EUR", "basis": "investment" }, "durationMonths": 48, "renewable": true, "pathToResidency": true, "note": "Master's-level degree or 5 years' experience, project financing of at least EUR 30,000, and personal resources of at least the full-time gross annual SMIC (EUR 22,404.20). Multi-year 'talent' card, up to 4 years.", "source": "https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F16922", "checkedOn": "2026-09-05", "countryName": "France", "flag": "๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท", "minFundsUsd": 33898, "fundsRatio": 1.94, "reason": "Funds are 1.94ร— the investment threshold." }, { "country": "IE", "kind": "founder", "name": "Start-up Entrepreneur Programme (STEP)", "minFunds": { "amount": 50000, "currency": "EUR", "basis": "investment" }, "durationMonths": 24, "renewable": true, "pathToResidency": true, "note": "An innovative high-potential start-up with at least EUR 50,000 in funding; two years' permission, then three. No jobs or turnover target at the outset.", "source": "https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-live-in-ireland/i-want-to-start-a-business-or-invest-in-ireland/start-up-entrepreneur-programme-step/", "confidence": "secondary", "checkedOn": "2026-09-05", "countryName": "Ireland", "flag": "๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช", "minFundsUsd": 56497, "fundsRatio": 1.17, "reason": "Funds are 1.17ร— the investment threshold." }, { "country": "NZ", "kind": "founder", "name": "Entrepreneur Work Visa", "minFunds": { "amount": 100000, "currency": "NZD", "basis": "investment" }, "durationMonths": 12, "renewable": true, "pathToResidency": true, "note": "At least NZD 100,000 capital, a points-tested business plan and NZD 30,000 in settlement funds; 12 months to establish, then 24, then the Entrepreneur Resident Visa. Immigration New Zealand has signalled a redesign โ€” check current status.", "source": "https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/visas/visa/entrepreneur-work-visa", "confidence": "secondary", "checkedOn": "2026-09-05", "countryName": "New Zealand", "flag": "๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ", "minFundsUsd": 58140, "fundsRatio": 1.13, "reason": "Funds are 1.13ร— the investment threshold." }, { "country": "ID", "kind": "investor", "name": "Investor KITAS (PT PMA)", "minFunds": { "amount": 1000000000, "currency": "IDR", "basis": "investment" }, "durationMonths": 24, "renewable": true, "pathToResidency": true, "note": "A foreign-investment company (PT PMA) needs an investment plan above IDR 10 billion, and the investor-director personally at least IDR 1 billion in shares for the two-year investor stay permit. No start-up visa.", "source": "https://www.imigrasi.go.id/", "confidence": "secondary", "checkedOn": "2026-09-05", "countryName": "Indonesia", "flag": "๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ", "minFundsUsd": 60687, "fundsRatio": 1.09, "reason": "Funds are 1.09ร— the investment threshold." } ], "nearMiss": [ { "country": "KR", "kind": "founder", "name": "D-8-4 Technology Start-up visa / D-8 corporate investor", "minFunds": { "amount": 100000000, "currency": "KRW", "basis": "investment" }, "durationMonths": 12, "renewable": true, "pathToResidency": true, "note": "D-8-4 for degree-holding founders of a technology start-up who score enough OASIS points, without a capital minimum; the D-8 investor route needs at least KRW 100 million invested in a Korean company.", "source": "https://www.hikorea.go.kr/", "confidence": "secondary", "checkedOn": "2026-09-05", "countryName": "South Korea", "flag": "๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท", "minFundsUsd": 70302, "fundsRatio": 0.94, "reason": "Funds are 0.94ร— the investment threshold โ€” within 25%." }, { "country": "PH", "kind": "investor", "name": "Special Investor's Resident Visa (SIRV)", "minFunds": { "amount": 75000, "currency": "USD", "basis": "investment" }, "renewable": true, "pathToResidency": true, "note": "Indefinite residence for a USD 75,000 investment in qualifying Philippine enterprises, held while the visa lasts. No start-up visa; the Innovative Startup Act's visa provisions remain unimplemented.", "source": "https://www.bi.gov.ph/", "confidence": "secondary", "checkedOn": "2026-09-05", "countryName": "Philippines", "flag": "๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ", "minFundsUsd": 75000, "fundsRatio": 0.88, "reason": "Funds are 0.88ร— the investment threshold โ€” within 25%." } ], "fundingRaised": [ { "country": "SG", "kind": "founder", "name": "EntrePass", "minFunds": { "amount": 100000, "currency": "SGD", "basis": "funding-raised" }, "durationMonths": 12, "renewable": true, "pathToResidency": true, "note": "For a venture-backed or innovative business: at least SGD 100,000 raised from a recognised investor, or a government-recognised incubator, registered IP, or a research collaboration; at least 30% ownership. First pass one year, renewals two, with spending and local-hiring conditions.", "source": "https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/entrepass/eligibility", "checkedOn": "2026-09-05", "countryName": "Singapore", "flag": "๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ", "minFundsUsd": 76511, "reason": "Needs SGD 100,000 raised from recognised investors, not funds in hand." } ], "unpublished": [ { "country": "GB", "kind": "founder", "name": "Innovator Founder visa", "endorsementRequired": true, "durationMonths": 36, "renewable": true, "pathToResidency": true, "note": "No minimum investment; an endorsing body must approve the business idea as innovative, viable and scalable (GBP 1,000 endorsement plus GBP 500 per contact-point meeting). Settlement possible after 3 years. Application fee GBP 1,357 outside the UK.", "source": "https://www.gov.uk/innovator-founder-visa", "checkedOn": "2026-09-05", "countryName": "United Kingdom", "flag": "๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง", "reason": "No published funds figure; see the note." }, { "country": "DE", "kind": "founder", "name": "Residence permit for self-employment (ยง21 AufenthG)", "durationMonths": 36, "renewable": true, "pathToResidency": true, "note": "No fixed capital figure: an economic interest or regional need, expected positive impact, and secured financing, assessed by the local authority and chamber. Up to 3 years, then a settlement permit if the business succeeds; applicants over 45 must show adequate pension provision.", "source": "https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa-residence/types/self-employment", "confidence": "secondary", "checkedOn": "2026-09-05", "countryName": "Germany", "flag": "๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช", "reason": "No published funds figure; see the note." }, { "country": "NL", "kind": "founder", "name": "Start-up residence permit", "endorsementRequired": true, "durationMonths": 12, "renewable": false, "pathToResidency": true, "note": "A recognised facilitator (mentor) under a signed contract, an innovative product or service, and sufficient means shown by bank balance or facilitator funding. One year, then the self-employed permit if its points test is met. Fee EUR 423.", "source": "https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/work/start-up", "checkedOn": "2026-09-05", "countryName": "Netherlands", "flag": "๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ", "reason": "No published funds figure; see the note." }, { "country": "ES", "kind": "founder", "name": "Entrepreneur visa (Ley 14/2013, Startups Law)", "endorsementRequired": true, "durationMonths": 36, "renewable": true, "pathToResidency": true, "note": "ENISA must issue a favourable report on the project's innovative and economic interest; means of subsistence at an IPREM multiple. Three-year residence, renewable for two; the Startups Law widened the definition and sped up the report.", "source": "https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/londres/en/ServiciosConsulares/Paginas/Consular/Visado-de-emprendedores.aspx", "confidence": "secondary", "checkedOn": "2026-09-05", "countryName": "Spain", "flag": "๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ", "reason": "No published funds figure; see the note." }, { "country": "IT", "kind": "founder", "name": "Italia Startup Visa", "endorsementRequired": true, "durationMonths": 12, "renewable": true, "pathToResidency": true, "note": "The ISV Committee issues a certificate of no impediment within 30 days for an innovative start-up; the committee's guidelines ask for financial resources of at least EUR 50,000. One-year self-employment visa, then a two-year permit.", "source": "https://italiastartupvisa.mise.gov.it/", "checkedOn": "2026-09-05", "countryName": "Italy", "flag": "๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น", "reason": "No published funds figure; see the note." }, { "country": "PT", "kind": "founder", "name": "Startup Visa (IAPMEI) / D2 entrepreneur visa", "endorsementRequired": true, "durationMonths": 24, "renewable": true, "pathToResidency": true, "note": "Startup Visa: a certified incubator accepts the project and the founder shows means of subsistence (a multiple of the social support index). D2: proof of investment made or available and a viable business plan. Two years, renewable for three; permanent residence after five.", "source": "https://www.iapmei.pt/PRODUTOS-E-SERVICOS/Empreendedorismo-Inovacao/Empreendedorismo/StartUP-Visa.aspx", "confidence": "secondary", "checkedOn": "2026-09-05", "countryName": "Portugal", "flag": "๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น", "reason": "No published funds figure; see the note." }, { "country": "NO", "kind": "founder", "name": "Residence permit for self-employed persons", "durationMonths": 12, "renewable": true, "pathToResidency": true, "note": "A sole proprietorship (not a limited company) in Norway, relevant qualifications, and expected profit of at least the required income level. One year at a time; permanent residence after three.", "source": "https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/work-immigration/self-employed-persons/", "confidence": "secondary", "checkedOn": "2026-09-05", "countryName": "Norway", "flag": "๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด", "reason": "No published funds figure; see the note." }, { "country": "CH", "kind": "founder", "name": "Self-employment permit (non-EU/EFTA, cantonal quota)", "durationMonths": 12, "renewable": true, "pathToResidency": true, "note": "Non-EU/EFTA founders need cantonal approval that the business serves the overall economic interest, within the annual quota for third-country nationals; no published capital figure. EU/EFTA nationals register freely.", "source": "https://www.sem.admin.ch/sem/en/home/themen/arbeit/nicht-eu_efta-angehoerige/selbststaendige_erwerbstaetigkeit.html", "confidence": "secondary", "checkedOn": "2026-09-05", "countryName": "Switzerland", "flag": "๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ", "reason": "No published funds figure; see the note." }, { "country": "PL", "kind": "founder", "name": "Temporary residence for business activity / Poland Business Harbour", "durationMonths": 36, "renewable": true, "pathToResidency": true, "note": "Residence to run a business needs the company to show income of 12 times the average wage or employ two Polish nationals, or a credible plan to. Poland Business Harbour's start-up track is limited to listed nationalities.", "source": "https://www.gov.pl/web/poland-businessharbour-en", "confidence": "secondary", "checkedOn": "2026-09-05", "countryName": "Poland", "flag": "๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ", "reason": "No published funds figure; see the note." }, { "country": "CZ", "kind": "founder", "name": "Long-term visa for the purpose of business", "durationMonths": 12, "renewable": true, "pathToResidency": true, "note": "A trade licence or company registration, proof of funds for the stay, and accommodation; one year, then a long-term residence permit. No published capital minimum.", "source": "https://www.mvcr.cz/mvcren/article/long-term-visa-for-the-purpose-of-business.aspx", "confidence": "secondary", "checkedOn": "2026-09-05", "countryName": "Czechia", "flag": "๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ", "reason": "No published funds figure; see the note." }, { "country": "TR", "kind": "founder", "name": "Work permit as company owner", "durationMonths": 12, "renewable": true, "pathToResidency": true, "note": "A foreign owner of a Turkish company can hold a work permit if the company employs five Turkish citizens or meets the paid-in capital threshold, and holds at least 20% of the shares. One year, then longer terms.", "source": "https://www.invest.gov.tr/en/investmentguide/pages/work-permits-and-visas.aspx", "confidence": "secondary", "checkedOn": "2026-09-05", "countryName": "Tรผrkiye", "flag": "๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท", "reason": "No published funds figure; see the note." }, { "country": "JP", "kind": "founder", "name": "Business Manager residence status / Startup visa", "durationMonths": 12, "renewable": true, "pathToResidency": true, "note": "An office in Japan, a business plan, and either capital or at least one full-time employee; the capital threshold was raised by ordinance in October 2025 to JPY 30 million and a management degree or experience and Japanese ability are now checked. Periods of stay of 3 months to 5 years. Designated municipalities run a Startup visa giving up to a year to meet the conditions.", "source": "https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/status/businessmanager.html", "checkedOn": "2026-09-05", "countryName": "Japan", "flag": "๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต", "reason": "No published funds figure; see the note." }, { "country": "CN", "kind": "founder", "name": "Work visa as legal representative of a foreign-invested enterprise", "durationMonths": 12, "renewable": true, "pathToResidency": false, "note": "No start-up visa. A founder registers a wholly foreign-owned enterprise and is sponsored by it for a Z visa and work permit; some free-trade zones run 'entrepreneurship' permits. Permanent residence is rare.", "source": "https://en.nia.gov.cn/", "confidence": "secondary", "checkedOn": "2026-09-05", "countryName": "China", "flag": "๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ", "reason": "No published funds figure; see the note." }, { "country": "VN", "kind": "investor", "name": "DT investor visa and temporary residence card", "durationMonths": 12, "renewable": true, "pathToResidency": false, "note": "Investor visas DT1โ€“DT4 scale with capital contributed to a Vietnamese company: DT4 below VND 3 billion (12 months), up to DT1 for VND 100 billion or more (5 years). No dedicated start-up visa.", "source": "https://xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/en", "confidence": "secondary", "checkedOn": "2026-09-05", "countryName": "Vietnam", "flag": "๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ", "reason": "No published funds figure; see the note." }, { "country": "MY", "kind": "founder", "name": "Malaysia Tech Entrepreneur Programme (MTEP)", "endorsementRequired": true, "durationMonths": 12, "renewable": true, "pathToResidency": false, "note": "MDEC endorses new founders (1-year pass, a business plan and funds) or established founders (5-year pass, revenue or funding history). No property or capital threshold published for the new-founder track.", "source": "https://mtep.mdec.my/", "confidence": "secondary", "checkedOn": "2026-09-05", "countryName": "Malaysia", "flag": "๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ", "reason": "No published funds figure; see the note." }, { "country": "CA", "kind": "founder", "name": "Start-up Visa (paused)", "endorsementRequired": true, "pathToResidency": true, "note": "Permanent residence for founders backed by a designated venture fund, angel group or incubator. Paused: only applicants holding a 2025 commitment certificate could apply, by 30 June 2026; closed to all other applications.", "source": "https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/start-visa.html", "checkedOn": "2026-09-05", "countryName": "Canada", "flag": "๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ", "reason": "No published funds figure; see the note." }, { "country": "US", "kind": "investor", "name": "E-2 treaty investor / International Entrepreneur parole", "durationMonths": 24, "renewable": true, "pathToResidency": false, "note": "No founder visa. E-2 needs a 'substantial' investment and a treaty nationality; the International Entrepreneur Rule grants parole (not a visa) for 30 months to founders with a qualifying investment from US investors (about USD 265,000, indexed) or government awards. Neither leads directly to a green card.", "source": "https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/entrepreneur-employment-pathways", "confidence": "secondary", "checkedOn": "2026-09-05", "countryName": "United States", "flag": "๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ", "reason": "No published funds figure; see the note." }, { "country": "MX", "kind": "investor", "name": "Temporary resident โ€” investor / economic solvency", "durationMonths": 12, "renewable": true, "pathToResidency": true, "note": "Temporary residence for an investment in a Mexican company or real estate worth a set multiple of the daily minimum wage (about 20,000 days), or for economic solvency shown by income or savings. One year, renewable to four, then permanent residence.", "source": "https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/londres/index.php/en/visas/temporary-resident", "confidence": "secondary", "checkedOn": "2026-09-05", "countryName": "Mexico", "flag": "๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ", "reason": "No published funds figure; see the note." }, { "country": "AR", "kind": "investor", "name": "Temporary residence โ€” investor (inversionista)", "durationMonths": 12, "renewable": true, "pathToResidency": true, "note": "Residence for a productive, commercial or service investment in Argentina; the minimum is set in pesos by decree and moves with inflation, so no fixed figure is quoted here. One year, renewable; permanent residence after three.", "source": "https://www.argentina.gob.ar/interior/migraciones/residencias-temporarias", "confidence": "secondary", "checkedOn": "2026-09-05", "countryName": "Argentina", "flag": "๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท", "reason": "No published funds figure; see the note." }, { "country": "CL", "kind": "founder", "name": "Tech Visa / temporary residence for investors and business", "durationMonths": 24, "renewable": true, "pathToResidency": true, "note": "The Tech Visa fast-tracks founders and staff of technology companies sponsored by an accredited entity (Start-Up Chile among them); the investor and business subcategories of temporary residence need proof of the venture. Two years, then definitive residence.", "source": "https://serviciomigraciones.cl/", "confidence": "secondary", "checkedOn": "2026-09-05", "countryName": "Chile", "flag": "๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฑ", "reason": "No published funds figure; see the note." }, { "country": "CO", "kind": "investor", "name": "M visa โ€” business owner or investor", "durationMonths": 36, "renewable": true, "pathToResidency": true, "note": "A Migrant (M) visa for owning or investing in a Colombian company at 100 times the monthly minimum wage or more; the peso figure moves each January. Up to three years, then the Resident (R) visa.", "source": "https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/tramites_servicios/visa/requisitos", "confidence": "secondary", "checkedOn": "2026-09-05", "countryName": "Colombia", "flag": "๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด", "reason": "No published funds figure; see the note." }, { "country": "NG", "kind": "founder", "name": "Business permit and STR visa via own company", "durationMonths": 24, "renewable": true, "pathToResidency": false, "note": "A foreign-owned company needs a business permit and expatriate quota; the founder then enters on a Subject-to-Regularisation visa and holds a CERPAC. Foreign-owned companies face a minimum share capital set by the corporate registrar.", "source": "https://immigration.gov.ng/", "confidence": "secondary", "checkedOn": "2026-09-05", "countryName": "Nigeria", "flag": "๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ", "reason": "No published funds figure; see the note." }, { "country": "EG", "kind": "investor", "name": "Investor residence via GAFI", "durationMonths": 12, "renewable": true, "pathToResidency": false, "note": "Residence for foreign investors registered with the General Authority for Investment; terms follow the investment law's incentives and no single capital figure is published for the residence itself.", "source": "https://www.gafi.gov.eg/English/Pages/default.aspx", "confidence": "secondary", "checkedOn": "2026-09-05", "countryName": "Egypt", "flag": "๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ", "reason": "No published funds figure; see the note." } ], "excluded": [ { "country": "BR", "kind": "investor", "name": "VITEM IX investor residence", "minFunds": { "amount": 500000, "currency": "BRL", "basis": "investment" }, "durationMonths": 24, "renewable": true, "pathToResidency": true, "note": "Residence for at least BRL 500,000 invested in a Brazilian company, reduced to BRL 150,000 for innovation or research ventures approved under the start-up rule. Two years initially.", "source": "https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/assuntos/portal-consular/vistos", "confidence": "secondary", "checkedOn": "2026-09-05", "countryName": "Brazil", "flag": "๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท", "minFundsUsd": 89493, "fundsRatio": 0.74, "reason": "Funds are 0.74ร— the investment threshold." }, { "country": "SA", "kind": "investor", "name": "Premium Residency โ€” investor and entrepreneur tracks", "minFunds": { "amount": 800000, "currency": "SAR", "basis": "investment" }, "durationMonths": 12, "renewable": true, "pathToResidency": true, "note": "Premium Residency for SAR 800,000 (permanent) or SAR 100,000 a year, with an entrepreneur track for founders backed by an authorised incubator at a lower investment; the MISA investor licence is a separate step.", "source": "https://www.misa.gov.sa/en/", "confidence": "secondary", "checkedOn": "2026-09-05", "countryName": "Saudi Arabia", "flag": "๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ", "minFundsUsd": 213333, "fundsRatio": 0.31, "reason": "Funds are 0.31ร— the investment threshold." }, { "country": "ZA", "kind": "investor", "name": "Business visa", "minFunds": { "amount": 5000000, "currency": "ZAR", "basis": "investment" }, "durationMonths": 36, "renewable": true, "pathToResidency": true, "note": "At least ZAR 5 million invested in the business (waivers for listed sectors), 60% South African employees, and a Department of Trade recommendation. No start-up visa; one has been proposed.", "source": "https://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/immigration-services/types-of-visas", "confidence": "secondary", "checkedOn": "2026-09-05", "countryName": "South Africa", "flag": "๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ", "minFundsUsd": 279501, "fundsRatio": 0.24, "reason": "Funds are 0.24ร— the investment threshold." }, { "country": "HU", "kind": "investor", "name": "Guest Investor Program", "minFunds": { "amount": 250000, "currency": "EUR", "basis": "investment" }, "durationMonths": 120, "renewable": true, "pathToResidency": false, "note": "Ten-year residence for EUR 250,000 in an approved real-estate fund, EUR 500,000 in residential property, or a EUR 1 million donation to an educational trust. No start-up visa.", "source": "https://enterhungary.gov.hu/", "confidence": "secondary", "checkedOn": "2026-09-05", "countryName": "Hungary", "flag": "๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ", "minFundsUsd": 282486, "fundsRatio": 0.23, "reason": "Funds are 0.23ร— the investment threshold." }, { "country": "TH", "kind": "investor", "name": "LTR Wealthy Global Citizen / SMART S start-up visa", "minFunds": { "amount": 500000, "currency": "USD", "basis": "investment" }, "durationMonths": 120, "renewable": true, "pathToResidency": false, "note": "LTR Wealthy Global Citizen: at least USD 500,000 invested in Thailand and USD 1 million in assets, 10-year visa, THB 50,000 fee. The BOI's SMART S visa covers founders of start-ups in targeted industries with a lower deposit and a 1โ€“2 year term.", "source": "https://ltr.boi.go.th/", "checkedOn": "2026-09-05", "countryName": "Thailand", "flag": "๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ", "minFundsUsd": 500000, "fundsRatio": 0.13, "reason": "Funds are 0.13ร— the investment threshold." }, { "country": "AE", "kind": "investor", "name": "Golden Visa โ€” investor and entrepreneur", "minFunds": { "amount": 2000000, "currency": "AED", "basis": "investment" }, "durationMonths": 120, "renewable": true, "pathToResidency": true, "note": "Ten years for an investment of at least AED 2 million; five years for an entrepreneur with an approved innovative project backed by an incubator or the emirate's authority (no fixed figure published). Renewable.", "source": "https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/residence-visas/golden-visa", "checkedOn": "2026-09-05", "countryName": "United Arab Emirates", "flag": "๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช", "minFundsUsd": 544514, "fundsRatio": 0.12, "reason": "Funds are 0.12ร— the investment threshold." }, { "country": "GR", "kind": "investor", "name": "Golden Visa โ€” capital investment in a Greek company", "minFunds": { "amount": 500000, "currency": "EUR", "basis": "investment" }, "durationMonths": 60, "renewable": true, "pathToResidency": true, "note": "Residence for a capital contribution of at least EUR 500,000 to a company based in Greece (the property route starts at EUR 250,000โ€“800,000 by area). No dedicated start-up visa; a 'startup visa' pilot was announced for 2025.", "source": "https://migration.gov.gr/en/", "confidence": "secondary", "checkedOn": "2026-09-05", "countryName": "Greece", "flag": "๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท", "minFundsUsd": 564972, "fundsRatio": 0.12, "reason": "Funds are 0.12ร— the investment threshold." } ], "none": [ "AU", "IN" ], "caveats": [ "Tax rates, registration facts and visa conditions as published by the named sources on the dates shown, for information only. This is not tax, legal or immigration advice; how a rule applies to a company or a founder depends on facts this tool does not hold. Confirm with the authority before acting.", "Programmes open, pause and reprice through the year (Canada paused its Start-up Visa; Australia closed subclass 188), endorsement bodies apply their own tests, and dependants raise the funds required. Each row names the page it was read from and the date.", "Thresholds are compared in USD at the site's FX snapshot; the row carries the original figure. Endorsement, business-plan and qualification tests are not modelled.", "One or more entries were read from secondary reporting because the official page could not be fetched; see each row's confidence." ], "params": { "countriesWithRoute": [ "AE", "AR", "BR", "CA", "CH", "CL", "CN", "CO", "CZ", "DE", "DK", "EG", "ES", "FR", "GB", "GR", "HU", "ID", "IE", "IT", "JP", "KR", "MX", "MY", "NG", "NL", "NO", "NZ", "PH", "PL", "PT", "SA", "SE", "SG", "TH", "TR", "US", "VN", "ZA" ] }, "attribution": { "sources": [ { "id": "founder-visas-curated", "label": "National immigration authorities (curated)", "attribution": "Founder, start-up and investor residence routes read from each country's official immigration page on the date shown per country, with secondary reporting where the official page could not be fetched (marked). Hand-maintained; not a live feed.", "updated": "2026-09-05" } ], "citation": "Geo-Parity โ€” Founder & Investor Visas. Data: National immigration authorities (curated). https://geo-parity.com/business/?tab=visas", "permalink": "https://geo-parity.com/business/?tab=visas", "terms": "Free to use and quote with attribution. Figures are estimates for orientation, not advice." } }