A practical guide to eligibility, financial requirements, documentation and checks before applying.
Friendly Nations
Friendly Nations
Who may qualify?
Citizens of countries on the official Friendly Nations list.
Amount or financial condition
US$200,000 for qualifying property or fixed-deposit routes; employment has a separate basis.
What does this mean in practice?
The US$200,000 is qualifying capital, not a government charge or legal fee. Eligible nationality alone is insufficient.
Documents to prepare
Eligible passport, evidence of investment or genuine employment and general records.
Before applying
Check the current country list, selected route and dependent rules.
Understanding the amounts
The figures describe qualifying capital, deposits or income, not the price of residency. Government fees, translations, legalization, banking expenses and professional fees are separate.
Typical application stages
The first step is to review nationality, family or professional ties and evidence of eligibility. The applicant then prepares legalized or apostilled records, files the application and responds to any official requests.
Dependents and employment
Dependent eligibility follows the specific program rules. Residence does not itself grant authorization to take local paid employment; work-permit requirements must be assessed separately.
Frequently asked questions
Is the stated amount a payment to immigration? No. An investment or deposit is qualifying capital subject to legal conditions. Is approval automatic? No. The authority assesses the application.
