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Investor Visa to Franchise Mapper
Nine major investor-residency programs, mapped honestly against franchise ownership — which ones a franchise purchase can qualify for, which ones exclude it, and what the thresholds are.
⚠️ Important disclaimer
Immigration rules change frequently. This page is general information only — not immigration or legal advice. Always verify current requirements with the official government source listed on each card, and work with licensed immigration advisors before making any decision.
Programs at or below your budget are highlighted
$600k
Saudi Premium Residency
Saudi Arabia
Minimum investment
SAR 800,000 one-time (~$213,000) or SAR 100,000/year
Franchise fit
Permanent or renewable residency enabling business ownership — pairs with the Kingdom's Franchise Law regime.
As of 2026-01·Verify at sapr.gov.sa
Greece Golden Visa
Greece
Minimum investment
€250,000–€800,000 depending on zone/route
Franchise fit
Residency by investment with tiered thresholds since 2024; business/franchise activity requires separate setup.
As of 2026-01·Verify at migration.gov.gr
Portugal Golden Visa (fund route)
Portugal
Minimum investment
€500,000 fund subscription (~$540,000)
Franchise fit
Residency via investment funds (real-estate route ended 2023); franchise operators typically combine it with a separate business setup.
As of 2026-01·Verify at portugal.gov.pt
UAE Golden Visa (investor)
United Arab Emirates
Minimum investment
AED 2,000,000 (~$545,000)
Franchise fit
10-year residency; franchise ownership can form part of the qualifying business investment.
As of 2026-01·Verify at u.ae
EB-5 Immigrant Investor
United States
Minimum investment
$800,000 (TEA) / $1,050,000 (standard)
Franchise fit
Direct — franchise businesses can qualify as the job-creating investment (10+ jobs required).
As of 2026-01·Verify at uscis.gov
E-2 Treaty Investor
United States
Minimum investment
No statutory minimum — investment must be 'substantial'
Franchise fit
The classic franchise-buyer visa for treaty-country nationals; franchise purchases are a common qualifying route.
As of 2026-01·Verify at travel.state.gov
Start-up Visa
Canada
Minimum investment
No personal investment minimum — requires designated-organization backing
Franchise fit
Aimed at innovative startups; conventional franchise purchases generally do NOT qualify — listed to set expectations.
As of 2026-01·Verify at canada.ca
EntrePass
Singapore
Minimum investment
No fixed minimum — venture-backed or innovative businesses
Franchise fit
Standard franchise outlets are explicitly excluded from EntrePass eligibility — listed to set expectations; regional master-franchise HQs may explore other work passes.
As of 2026-01·Verify at mom.gov.sg
National Innovation Visa (BIIP closed)
Australia
Minimum investment
Invitation-only — the former Business Innovation & Investment Program closed to new applicants in July 2024
Franchise fit
Franchise investors should watch state nomination pathways; the old investor streams no longer accept applications.
As of 2026-01·Verify at homeaffairs.gov.au
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