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5 Most Expensive Golden Visas In The World In 2025

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1 year ago

March 9, 2025

Golden visas which accounts for the world’s most expensive visas offer wealthy investors the opportunity to gain residency or citizenship in some of the world’s most desirable countries.

However, these privileges come at a steep price.

Here’s a look at the five most expensive golden visa programs in 2025:

1. Malta – $6.2 Million

Malta tops the list with one of the priciest Golden Visa programs, requiring an investment of $6.2 million (₹54 crore). In return, investors enjoy:

Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to nearly 190 countries.
Full European Union (EU) citizenship, providing the right to live and work across Europe. Access to top international schools and universities.
A stable economy with attractive tax incentives.

2. Italy – €250,000 to €2 Million

Italy’s Golden Visa program offers various investment routes, ranging from €250,000 to €2 million, granting:

The right to live, work, and study in Italy.
Visa-free travel within the Schengen Zone.
Access to Italy’s renowned healthcare system.
A pathway to permanent residency and eventual citizenship.

3. United Arab Emirates (UAE) – AED 2 Million

The UAE’s Golden Visa, requiring a minimum investment of AED 2 million (₹4.75 crore), provides:

Residency in any of the seven emirates.
The option to include a spouse and unmarried children without extra fees.
A business-friendly environment with zero personal income tax.
No minimum stay requirement, allowing flexibility for global investors.

4. Greece – €250,000

Greece offers one of the most affordable EU residency-by-investment programs, requiring a minimum real estate investment of €250,000 (₹2.35 crore). Key benefits include:

Visa-free travel within the Schengen Zone.
No residency requirement to maintain the visa.
A path to Greek citizenship after seven years.
Access to lucrative real estate investments in Europe.

5. Cyprus – €300,000

With a minimum investment of €300,000 (₹2.82 crore), Cyprus offers a residency-by-investment program featuring:

Residency rights without the obligation to live in Cyprus.
Visa-free access across Europe.
An opportunity to apply for citizenship after several years.
A stable economy with strong investment potential.

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Indian Court Denies Bail To Nigerian Man Over Drug Charges

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3 hours ago

May 28, 2026

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A court in India has denied bail to a 44-year-old Nigerian national, Cristian Soporuchukwu, who is currently facing drug trafficking charges in the country.

Cristian Soporuchukwu initially entered India on a business visa but was later arrested over allegations of involvement in the sale of hard drugs.

Reports indicated that after arriving in India, Soporuchukwu travelled through Goa, Delhi, and Mumbai, where he allegedly established links with suspected drug traffickers.

He was accused of purchasing MDMA crystals and distributing them to college students and information technology workers.

According to reports, operatives of the Beguru Police arrested Cristian Soporuchukwu in April 2025 for allegedly selling MDMA crystals around Begur Lake and the AECS Layout Road area.

The New Indian Express reported that the High Court of Karnataka subsequently dismissed the Nigerian’s bail application.

“The anti-narcotics wing seized about 1 kg of MDMA crystals, a pocket weighing machine, 10 zip-lock covers, a mobile phone and a scooter from him,” the report stated.

Justice V. Srishananda, while ruling on the bail application, reportedly held that errors relating to the grounds of arrest could not automatically justify bail in serious narcotics-related offences under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, NDPS, Act.

The court further noted that Cristian Soporuchukwu had allegedly overstayed his visa in India, according to the report.

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Strait Of Hormuz: US Announces Sanctions Against Iran

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3 hours ago

May 28, 2026

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The United States Treasury has announced sanctions against Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority.

Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, said this in a statement on Wednesday.

The statement extended the threat of sanctions to anyone paying the fees, saying they may be providing support to and receiving services from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, and therefore may be exposed to sanctions risk.

“The Iranian military’s latest attempt to extort global maritime trade is proof that Economic Fury has left the regime desperate for cash.

“Treasury has deprived the Iranian regime of revenue for their weapons programs, terrorist proxies, and nuclear ambitions,” Bessent said.

Bessent added that the US has succeeded in disrupting tens of billions of dollars’ worth of revenue from being accessible to Tehran.

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US Launches New Airstrikes On Iran

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3 hours ago

May 28, 2026

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The United States has launched new airstrikes in southern Iran.

The strike shot down four one-way attack drones that posed a threat around the Strait of Hormuz and then a ground control site.

A US official revealed that American forces struck an Iranian ground control station in Bandar Abbas that was about to launch a fifth drone.

The official described the strikes as purely defensive, saying the US intended to maintain the ceasefire.

Report says this is the second time in three days that the US has carried out self-defense strikes against Iranian military targets in southern Iran.

Recall that on Monday the US carried out airstrikes against Iranian missile locations and boats that US Central Command said were preparing to launch mines in the Strait of Hormuz.