Citizenship by Investment vs Golden Residence Permit

Comparing two popular long-stay routes: Citizenship by Investment in Grenada and Golden Residence Permit in Portugal. Requirements below, then check both against your passport and income.

RequirementCitizenship by InvestmentGolden Residence Permit
Min income
Min savings$165,000$550,000
Fee$6,000$5,800
Stay length1200 months60 months
Processing16–32 weeks32–52 weeks

FAQ

Citizenship by Investment vs Golden Residence Permit: which is easier to get?

Income rules differ, Citizenship by Investment expects no fixed income rule and Golden Residence Permit expects no fixed income rule. Match both against your passport on Jonzy.

What income do Citizenship by Investment and Golden Residence Permit require?

Citizenship by Investment (Grenada) expects no fixed income rule; Golden Residence Permit (Portugal) expects no fixed income rule. Thresholds change, verify on each official portal and check your exact passport on Jonzy.

Can I check both against my passport?

Yes. Jonzy's free visa check buckets both programs as Eligible, Close, or Not a fit for your exact passport and income, and shows the smallest move that unlocks each one.