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Why Switzerland’s golden visa is a hit among the uber rich

Switzerland has one of the most popular golden visas in the world. The European country’s high standard of living, robust economy and low crime rate make it an appealing choice for foreigners seeking residency by investment. There is another plus to the Swiss golden visa – it opens a path to citizenship

March 17, 2025 / 19:56 IST
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All about Switzerland's Golden Visa Programme

US President Donald Trump’s announcement to introduce a “gold card” visa for wealthy foreigners has increased interest in “residence by investment”. Firstpost and Moneycontrol bring you a series on “golden visas”. After Greece, we move to Switzerland, which has been ranked second on the 2025 Global Residence Program Index by Henley & Partners.

Immigration has been propelled at the forefront of geopolitics since President Trump returned to power on January 20. While the US is making efforts to curb illegal immigration, it is also seeking to attract rich foreigners with its “gold card” visa.

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But it’s not just America laying down the red carpet for affluent foreign nationals. Many countries such as Malta, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) offer “golden visas” to wealthy individuals.

While Trump is offering “gold card” visas for a whopping $5 million (Rs 44 crore), many European countries are offering legal residency for a far lower amount.