Immigrating from Iran to Europe, Canada or the USA has historically been a challenging process. Below we cover some of the potential residency visas and citizenship by investment programs that may be suitable for Iranian migrants in 2023 and beyond…
Countries where Iranians can get residency by investment in 2022?Andre Bothma2022-09-18T11:31:22+00:00
Given the troubling socio-economic and political situation in Iran, wealthy Iranians are increasingly seeking out second residency abroad. As of 2022, a growing number of Iranian nationals are buying property in Armenia, Turkey, Portugal, Spain, Austria, Azerbaijan and Georgia with a view to obtain residency by investment.
Other potentially viable investment residency options include Cyprus, Malta, Ireland, the USA, the UK as well as the Cayman Islands. Contact us for more information.
Can Iranians apply for the D7 Visa?Andre Bothma2022-09-18T11:36:40+00:00
As of November 2020, Iranian nationals are eligible to apply for the D7 Visa, provided they can meet the mandatory visa requirements. It is, however, very difficult, as foreigners (and Iranians, in particular, are finding opening a Portuguese bank account more challenging in 2022.
View the other immigration options available to Iranians here.
Looking for the cheapest Golden Visa or residency program with the same low minimum stay requirements? Check out the Portugal HQA Visa Program here (and it’s not only suitable for startup founders and entrepreneurs).
Priced at only €175,000, ALL-IN, and accepting applications from restricted country nationals, this is an excellent option for Iranians, Syrians and Iraqis alike. Visa approvals are typically issued within 30 days, and if your visa is not approved, your investment fee is fully refundable.
Also be sure to check out the €200K / €250K Cultural Golden Visa – which is NOT a donation-based option.
Residency By Investment programs accepting Iranian applicants in 2023
| RESIDENCY VISA PROGRAM | MINIMUM INVESTMENT REQUIRED |
REGISTERED ADDRESS REQUIRED | ANNUAL MINIMUM STAY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary Residency By Investment Program |
€150,000+ |
Yes |
0 Days |
| Italy Elective Residence Visa Program |
No |
Yes |
6 Months+ |
| Portugal D2 Immigrant Entrepreneur Visa & Residency Program |
€5,000 |
Yes |
6 Months+ |
| Portugal Highly Qualified Activity Visa Program | €175,000 | No | N/A |
| Spain Non-Lucrative Visa & Residency Program | No | Yes | 6 Months + |
|
USA EB-5 Visa Program |
$900,000 | No | 6 Months + |
Citizenship By Investment programs accepting Iranian applicants in 2023
| CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT PROGRAM | CBI PROGRAM DETAILS |
PROGRAM COST |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus Citizenship By Investment Program (currently suspended) | The Cyprus CBI was one of the few economic citizenship programs to accept applications from Iranian nationals, however it is currently suspended. | Investments under this program were around €2.5 million. |
| Turkey Citizenship By Investment Program | The Turkish CIP is currently still accepting Iranian applications. Contact us to express your interest. | A minimum investment of $250,000 (real estate) is required. |
| Dominica Citizenship By Investment Program | Dominica may consider applications from Iranian nationals, provided that they have lived and worked outside Iran for at least 10 years prior to the date of application. Applicants will be subjected to Enhanced Due Diligence screening, and may not have had a visa rejection from any EU country or the UK prior to application. | Donations from $100,000 (single applicant) excluding fees. |
| Vanuatu Citizenship By Investment Program | Iranian nationals can apply for Vanuatu economic citizenship and a passport in 2 months, subject to rigorous due diligence and the applicant having lived and worked outside Iran for at least 5 years prior to the date of application. Program payment may be accepted in Bitcoin under certain circumstances. | Donations from $130,000 (single applicant) excluding fees. |