Owning property abroad is only half the opportunity — the other half is the residency, and in some cases citizenship, that comes with it. UInvest Group works across six live real estate markets — Oman, the UAE, Türkiye, Northern Cyprus, Southern Cyprus, and Georgia — each offering a distinct path to a second residency or passport through property investment. Below is an up-to-date, 2026 overview of every program we assist with, from minimum investment thresholds to family inclusion rules and processing times.
Oman – Golden Residency & the New Owner Visa
Oman now offers two distinct, property-linked residency routes, and it’s important not to confuse them.
Golden Residency: Relaunched via the official Invest Oman platform, this is a unified 10-year renewable residency available at a single threshold of OMR 200,000 (around USD 520,000). Qualifying routes include real estate in Integrated Tourism Complexes (ITCs), company establishment, government development bonds, and fixed bank deposits of five years or more.
Owner Visa (ROP Decision 87/2026): A newer, sponsor-free residency for any foreign property owner, with no minimum property value. It is tied directly to ownership, valid from six months to a year and renewable, and extends to your spouse and first-degree relatives.
Family inclusion: The Golden Residency programme covers your spouse, children of any age, and both sets of parents — one of the most generous family inclusion policies in the Gulf.
Strong, stable currency: The Omani Rial remains one of the highest-valued currencies in the world, pegged to the US Dollar.
UAE (Dubai) – Golden Visa Through Property Investment
The UAE’s Golden Visa remains one of the most flexible residency-by-investment programmes in the world, and 2026 brought welcome changes that make it easier to qualify.
Minimum investment: AED 2,000,000 (approx. USD 545,000) in freehold real estate, registered with the relevant land authority such as the Dubai Land Department.
Mortgaged and off-plan property now qualify: A 2026 federal circular removed the old requirement to have paid at least 50% upfront. Once the certified valuation reaches AED 2 million and the bank or developer issues a no-objection certificate, mortgaged or off-plan property counts toward the threshold.
Combine multiple properties: You can reach the AED 2 million threshold across more than one property.
10-year renewable visa: You are your own sponsor — the visa is not tied to employment, giving you complete independence.
Türkiye – Citizenship by Investment & Investor Visa
Türkiye continues to offer one of the fastest routes to a second passport anywhere in the world — full citizenship, not just residency, through real estate investment.
Minimum investment: USD 400,000 in real estate, which can be split across multiple properties as long as the combined value meets the threshold, confirmed by an official valuation report.
Three-year hold requirement: The property (or properties) must be held for a minimum of three years before resale.
Full citizenship, including the right to vote: Unlike most citizenship-by-investment programmes, Türkiye grants complete political rights to investors and their families.
Fast processing: Citizenship is typically granted within around six months, with no Turkish language requirement.
Family inclusion: Your spouse and children under 18 are included in the same application.
Northern Cyprus – Residence Permit Through Investment
Northern Cyprus remains one of the most accessible residency destinations in the Mediterranean, with three straightforward paths and no fixed minimum investment threshold.
Property investment: There is no minimum purchase price — even a modestly priced apartment can qualify you for residency, with the same rights and privileges enjoyed by Turkish citizens, including healthcare, education, and employment access.
High-income deposit: A bank deposit of just £25,000 per person, popular with retirees and those seeking a steady passive income while enjoying a relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle.
Student residency: A pathway for those pursuing education abroad, with the option to transition to a work permit and eventual permanent residency after graduation.
Southern Cyprus – Permanent Residency by Investment
The Republic of Cyprus — an EU member state — offers permanent residency through one of Europe’s most established investment programmes.
Minimum investment: €300,000 plus VAT in new residential or commercial property purchased directly from a developer. Commercial property (offices, shops, hotels) can be purchased on the resale market as well.
Combine up to two properties: As of 2026, you may combine up to two units — for example, an apartment and a small office — provided both are purchased from the same developer.
Minimum annual income: €50,000 for the main applicant from sources outside Cyprus, plus €15,000 for a spouse and €10,000 per dependent child.
Path to EU citizenship: After five years of residency and meeting residence requirements, investors can apply for Cypriot citizenship — and with it, the right to live, work, and study anywhere in the European Union.
Funds must originate abroad: Transfers must come directly from a personal account held outside Cyprus; cash and internal transfers between Cypriot accounts are not accepted.
Georgia offers one of the most affordable and fastest-processing residency-by-investment routes anywhere, with two tiers depending on how long you want the permit to last.
Short-term residence permit (1 year, renewable): As of March 2026, the minimum qualifying property value is USD 150,000, up from the previous USD 100,000 threshold, based on market value as confirmed by an accredited appraiser.
Investment residence permit (5-year term): A longer-validity option requiring the equivalent of USD 300,000 in qualifying real estate.
Multiple properties allowed: You can combine more than one qualifying property to reach the required threshold.
Family inclusion: The permit extends to your spouse and children under the same investment.
No agricultural land: Only immovable residential or commercial property counts — agricultural land is excluded.
Every residency and citizenship programme above comes with its own paperwork, valuation rules, currency-transfer requirements, and processing timelines — and the details change more often than most investors expect, as the 2026 updates across Oman, the UAE, Cyprus, and Georgia all show. Our consultants track these changes country by country and match you with property that satisfies both your investment goals and the specific legal threshold you need to qualify.
End-to-end support: From property selection and legal due diligence to application submission and post-approval assistance.
Multilingual team: We support clients in English, Russian, Polish, and Persian throughout the entire process.
One point of contact across six markets: Compare options across Oman, the UAE, Türkiye, Northern and Southern Cyprus, and Georgia with a single advisor.
Which of these programmes grants full citizenship, not just residency?
Türkiye is the only market on this list offering direct citizenship through property investment, typically within around six months. Southern Cyprus offers a path to citizenship after five years of permanent residency.
Do I need to speak the local language to qualify?
No. None of the six programmes above have a language requirement for the investment-based residency or citizenship route itself.
Can my family be included in the application?
Yes, in every programme listed here. Spouses are included across all six markets, and most also include children and, in Oman’s case, both sets of parents.
Which programme has the lowest entry threshold in 2026?
Northern Cyprus has no fixed minimum investment for its property-based residency route. Among programmes with a defined threshold, Georgia’s short-term residence permit at USD 150,000 is currently the most accessible.
If you dream of new horizons and opportunities beyond your home country, our citizenship and residency programmes through property investment can help make that a reality. Book a consultation with UInvest Group, and our team will walk you through the requirements, timelines, and property options that fit your goals.
