Portugal and Malta Lead in Popular Second Passport Programs, Though Some Nations Raise Investment Costs

Portugal is a top destination for second passports due to its golden visa program, although restrictions were recently added.

Malta offers residency and access to Europe through investment in its mixed capital residency program.

Greece is popular but recently raised its golden visa investment price to 800,000 euros on some islands.

Italy requires a significant investment of 250,000 to 2 million euros to obtain residency and work rights.

New Zealand is desirable but very expensive, with its investor visa costing $2.9 million to $9 million NZD.