Service Overview
A golden visa — formally known as a residence-by-investment permit — grants long-term residency in a host country in return for a qualifying financial investment. Most European golden visa programmes allow you to live, work, and study in the issuing country while maintaining residence rights with minimal physical stay requirements.
At Worldwide Visas & Passport Services Ltd, we provide structured, independent advisory to clients considering golden visa programmes in Portugal, Greece, Spain, Italy, Latvia, and Hungary. Our role is to help you understand which programme suits your profile, what investment structures qualify, and how to navigate the application process from start to finish.
We do not provide legal representation or guarantee outcomes. Our advisors assess eligibility, compile guidance, help organise documentation, and liaise with licensed legal partners where specialist legal work is required. All investment decisions remain with the client.
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High-net-worth individuals seeking EU property with the added benefit of long-term residency rights.
Clients who want EU residency for themselves and dependants, with access to healthcare and education.
Those who travel regularly across Europe and want hassle-free movement without multiple visa applications.
Investors taking the first step towards EU citizenship through a residency-to-naturalisation pathway.
Preparation
Requirements vary by individual circumstances. This is a general guide — our team will provide a tailored checklist after your initial consultation.
How It Works
We assess your personal profile, financial position, and goals to identify suitable programmes.
We walk through the qualifying criteria and investment options for your shortlisted destinations.
We issue a tailored document checklist and help you arrange apostilles, translations, and certifications.
Working with licensed local counsel, your application is compiled and submitted to the relevant authority.
You attend in-country biometric appointment(s); we guide timing and preparation.
On approval, your residence permit is issued. We assist with card collection and renewal guidance.
What To Avoid
Not all properties or fund structures qualify. We verify investment eligibility before you commit capital.
Authorities scrutinise the origin of invested funds. Incomplete documentation leads to delays or rejection.
Some programmes require minimum annual stays to maintain status. We clarify obligations upfront.
Spouses, dependent children, and in some cases parents may qualify. Late additions are costly.
Golden visa applications commonly take 6–18 months. Planning travel or property transactions around incorrect timelines creates problems.
Property agents have a commercial interest in the transaction. Independent advisory ensures your interests are protected.
Common Questions
As a holder of a valid EU golden visa (residence permit), you can typically travel within the Schengen Area for short stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period without an additional visa. For living or working in another EU country, separate rights apply.
Requirements vary by programme. Portugal's golden visa historically required as few as 7 days per year; Greece and Spain have different thresholds. We clarify the exact minimum stay requirements for each programme during your consultation.
Yes, most golden visa programmes allow the principal applicant to include a spouse or civil partner and dependent children. Some programmes also permit dependent parents. We advise on exactly who qualifies under each jurisdiction's rules.
Residency under a golden visa can count towards the years of legal residence needed to apply for naturalisation in most EU countries. Timelines vary (typically 5–10 years), and naturalisation requirements — including language tests and minimum stay — also vary by country.
Investment thresholds differ by programme and investment type. As a guide, real estate investments start from approximately €250,000 (certain fund or renovation routes in Portugal) up to €500,000 or more in other markets. We provide current, programme-specific figures during your assessment.
No. We provide advisory, documentation support, and application coordination. Approval decisions rest with the competent authorities of the relevant country. We are transparent about eligibility concerns before an application is submitted.
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