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title: "Golden / Investor Visa Approval Odds by Country (2026)"
description: "Golden / Investor visa odds by country — compare destinations on published refusal rates, and check your own chances free and privately (2026)."
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Golden / Investor visa

# Golden / Investor visa approval odds by country

Wondering about golden / investor visa approval odds? Residence by investment — property, funds or business (e.g. Greece, UAE, Portugal). Approval hinges on meeting the financial threshold and passing source-of-funds due diligence, not discretionary factors. Odds vary by destination and by your personal profile — compare destinations below, or estimate your personal odds for free.

Last reviewed July 2026.

## Approximate base approval by destination

[UAE 95%](https://getvisaodds.com/uae/golden-visa-odds)

[See odds & estimate](https://getvisaodds.com/uae/golden-visa-odds)

[Portugal 90%](https://getvisaodds.com/portugal/golden-visa-odds)

[See odds & estimate](https://getvisaodds.com/portugal/golden-visa-odds)

[Greece 92%](https://getvisaodds.com/greece/golden-visa-odds)

[See odds & estimate](https://getvisaodds.com/greece/golden-visa-odds)

Approximate educational base rates for a moderate-profile applicant — your personal odds can differ substantially.

## Estimate your personal odds

Free, private, and done in a couple of minutes.

## Frequently asked questions

What matters most for a golden / investor visa?

Officers assess residence by investment — property, funds or business (e.g. greece, uae, portugal). approval hinges on meeting the financial threshold and passing source-of-funds due diligence, not discretionary factors. Documenting the core requirement clearly is the single biggest lever. The estimator shows the exact factors for your route.

Which country has the best golden visa odds?

Base rates differ by destination (see the list above), but your personal profile usually matters more than the destination. Compare a couple of routes with the estimator to see the difference.

Is this free and private?

Yes — free, no sign-up, and it runs entirely in your browser.

## Explore related visa odds

### Golden / Investor visa odds by destination

- [UAE](https://getvisaodds.com/uae/golden-visa-odds)
- [Portugal](https://getvisaodds.com/portugal/golden-visa-odds)
- [Greece](https://getvisaodds.com/greece/golden-visa-odds)

## Helpful guides

[Cheapest and fastest EU residency by investment (2026) → ](https://getvisaodds.com/guides/cheapest-fastest-eu-residency)[How to read visa approval and refusal rates → ](https://getvisaodds.com/guides/understanding-refusal-rates)[How to prove strong ties to your home country → ](https://getvisaodds.com/guides/prove-strong-ties)[How to document your finances for a visa → ](https://getvisaodds.com/guides/document-your-finances)[What to do after a visa refusal →](https://getvisaodds.com/guides/after-a-visa-refusal)

This is an educational estimate for planning only — not legal advice and not a guarantee. Only a consular or immigration officer can decide your application.