At a glance
This guide compares 11 countries where residency or citizenship programs unlock ownership of restricted assets – agricultural land, coastal property, and strategic industries typically off-limits to foreigners. Programs range from Turkey’s $400,000 real estate CBI (citizenship in ~6 months) to New Zealand’s NZ$5 million investor visa. Key 2026 updates include Cambodia raising CBI thresholds to $1M+, Georgia increasing its investment residency minimum to $150,000, Canada extending its foreign buyer ban to 2027, and Australia closing its BIIP investor visa program. We also cover Armenia as an emerging alternative with low-cost business-based residency and a 3-year path to citizenship.
