What Will Your Golden Visa Actually Cost?
Calculate your all-in cost including hidden fees, due diligence, and legal costs. Based on data from 53 programs across 38 countries.
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Choose from 51 active programs across 38 countries. Closed programs are excluded.
About the data
Cost figures are compiled from official government fee schedules, practitioner-confirmed ranges, and publicly available program documentation as of Q2 2026. All amounts are in USD. Exchange rates applied: EUR/USD 1.08, GBP/USD 1.27. Legal and agent fee ranges represent the typical market, not outliers. Investment minimums shown are the threshold required for the immigration route and do not account for ancillary property costs such as VAT, transfer taxes, or stamp duty where applicable.
Family-of-four figures are sourced directly from cost-data where available; couple and custom configurations are estimated by interpolating between single and family-of-four totals. All figures are for reference only. Read the full methodology in the 2026 cost report.
Common questions
What is the true all-in cost of a golden visa?
The all-in cost goes well beyond the headline investment minimum. Caribbean CBI programs start at $90,000 for the contribution but add $20,000 to $50,000 in due diligence, legal, and processing fees. European RBI programs like Portugal and Greece require $250,000 to $864,000 in investment plus $15,000 to $30,000 in fees. This calculator shows the full picture for each program.
Which program has the lowest total cost?
The cheapest CBI programs by total 5-year cost are Paraguay SUACE ($73,000), Nauru NECRCP ($94,500), and Sao Tome ($111,500) for a single applicant. Among programs with strong passport access, Dominica EDF Donation ($220,500) and Antigua NDF ($252,500) are the lowest. Income-based visas like Portugal D7 and Austria have the lowest total outlay but require ongoing income qualification.
How much extra does adding a family cost?
Caribbean CBI programs often include a family of four in the base donation, adding $20,000 to $50,000 for extra due diligence and processing. European RBI programs add government fees per dependant plus additional legal costs, typically $10,000 to $25,000 above the single-applicant total. Select a family size in the calculator to see the adjusted estimate.