• Hungary, Greece, and Italy are the top three countries in the world for Golden visas. 
• The top five countries in the world for Golden Visas are Hungary, Greece, Italy, the United Arab Emirates, and Antigua & Barbuda. 
• The rankings are based on a recent poll done by Arton Capital, a financial advisory organization. 
• According to the President of Arton Capital, a significant number of Americans have been drawn to apply for the EU Golden visa.

Top in-demand EU Golden Visas

Hungary, Greece, and Italy are the top three countries requesting EU Golden Visas, according to a new poll by financial advisory firm Arton Capital. 

The following is a list of the top 5 Golden visas in the world: 

Hungary 

Greece 

Italy 

The Antigua and Barbuda United Arab Emirates 

According to the president of Arton Capital, these EU Golden Visas are the most sought-after visas and have drawn a significant immigrant population, particularly from the United States. These visa schemes allow foreign nationals to seek residency in countries via investment or by completing other eligibility requirements.

Golden Visa Program for Hungary 

The Hungary Golden Visa Program, which was introduced in 2013, draws a number of foreign investors and bills itself as the most sought-after Residency by Investment Program. According to the initiative, Hungary received €1.4 billion in contributions between January 2013 and March 2017. 

The fact that the Hungary Golden Visa program allows for real estate investment accounts for its success. Recent changes have removed this choice in nations like Portugal and Spain.

Greece Golden Visa Program

One of the EU's most sought-after golden visa programs is the Greece program. The minimum investment amount for foreign investors was raised, and the government recently proposed revisions to the program to meet the growing housing issue. 

The new rule states that in order to qualify for Greece's Residency by Investment option, individuals from specific regions of the nation must invest a minimum of €800,000. The nation is now granting international investors who invest a minimum of €250,000 in Greek start-ups a five-year residence permit.

Italy Golden Visa Program

Italy The Golden Visa Program, sometimes referred to as the Investor Visa for Italy, is well-known among international investors hoping to become residents of EU nations. Foreign nationals who meet the requirements can select from a range of investment opportunities, including: 

Two million euros was invested in government bonds. 

A €500,000 investment in shares or corporate bonds. 

€250,000 invested in creative start-ups.