This item is from 2015 – but provides a good explanation of “investment visas” which many countries are using to attract investment from high-net-worth individuals. In exchange, the investor may receive residency and even citizenship benefits.
While often viewed as a way for small nations to obtain investment funding, there are many economically strong nations that have investor visa programs including Canada, the United States, France, Spain and others.
Source: “A Passport of Convenience”
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