Many countries have curtailed their “Golden Visa” programs that sold residency or citizenship visas for a big fee.
With countries like Ireland, Portugal, and the UK ending their Golden Visa programs and others like Greece doubling the price of entry, Americans desperate to get residency in Europe may be ready to give up.
Seeking a Work Visa in Italy? Golden Visas Are Disappearing But There Are Other Options (msn.com)
Some times there are other options, depending on the situation, including business visas, digital nomad visas, and right of descent ancestry visas for those with immigration privilege.