Start your golden visa
Long-term residency such as the golden visa has its own criteria, which depend on your situation. This guide outlines the journey in general terms.

How the process works
Understand the available routes
Learn which long-term residency routes exist.
Check which route could fit you
Compare your background with the routes that exist.
Gather supporting evidence
Collect identity documents and the evidence your chosen route may require.
Apply through the relevant authority
Applications are made with the relevant authorities.
Follow up on what is outstanding
Keep track of what is complete and what still needs your attention.
Eligibility and requirements
Requirements may depend on, for example:
- Your professional, business or investment background
- Your current residency status
- Whether family members would be included
- The evidence you can provide
Documents you may need
- Passport copy
- Recent passport-style photo
- Evidence supporting your chosen route
- Current residency documents (if any)
- Details of family members to include (if applicable)
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