Henley & Partners has published the 2025 edition of the annual Investment Migration Programs report which features the Global Citizenship Program Index and the Global Residence Program Index, providing a systematic analysis and comprehensive benchmarking of the world’s most important residence and citizenship by investment programs.
This year’s edition includes a total of 40 programs, which have been appraised by a panel of independent experts including leading academic researchers, country risk specialists, economists, independent expert immigration and citizenship lawyers, and other specialists, who consider a broad range of pertinent factors.
Explore the interactive digital comparisons of the residence and citizenship programs, or find out more about some of the top programs highlighted below.
Malta Citizenship by Naturalisation for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment | |
Malta holds onto 1st place in the 2025 Global Citizenship Program Index for a 10th consecutive year. It enjoys an excellent reputation for its superb quality of life and offers a premium opportunity for international business, education, and travel. | |
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The Greece Golden Visa Program | |
The popular Greece program secures top spot on the Global Residence Program Index for the first time. The program offers a number of investment options, including a specialized real estate investment of EUR 250,000, granting the right to live and study in Greece. | |
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The Grenada Citizenship by Investment Program | |
Grenada’s program is placed 3rd on the Global Citizenship Program Index, and offers attractive real estate-linked investment routes and fund options to secure citizenship of this picturesque island and visa free access to over 140 global destinations. | |
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The Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program | |
The Portugal program now ranks joint 3rd place with Italy and the UK, on the Global Residence Program Index. It enables visa-free access to Europe’s Schengen Area and the right to live, work, and study in Portugal with international quality healthcare and education. | |
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The Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Program | |
Coming in 4th on the Global Citizenship Program Index, Antigua and Barbuda offers one of the most popular programs in the Caribbean, with a range of investment options that start from USD 230,000. | |
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Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program | |
Newcomer to the index, Nauru’s program offers significant advantages in global mobility, with visa-free access to some of the world’s key wealth hubs. Successful applicants will also be contributing to climate crisis solutions in the South Pacific. | |
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