Indian Investors Show Growing Interest in Investment Immigration Through Alternate Residency Programs

Ahmedabad | 10 July 2026

Investment immigration is currently experiencing significant growth among Indian entrepreneurs, business owners, and high-net-worth individuals seeking greater global opportunities.

According to recent global mobility trends, an increasing number of Indian investors are exploring residency-by-investment and citizenship-by-investment programs to expand their businesses internationally, secure better educational opportunities for their children, diversify wealth, and enjoy greater global mobility.

According to insights shared by Dhananjaysinh Chudasama, Founder of MyRCBI.com, and featured in NavGujarat Samay:

During the first five months of 2026, citizens from 86 countries submitted applications through 47 investment migration programs, highlighting the growing global demand for residency and citizenship by investment.

Mr. Chudasama noted that India has witnessed a steady year-on-year increase in investment migration inquiries and applications since 2020. Based on current industry trends and global market data, India is emerging as one of the world’s fastest-growing investment migration markets.

He further explained that although the trend is still in its early stages in India, it is expected to accelerate significantly over the next two to three years. The growing demand reflects increasing interest among Indian entrepreneurs, business owners, and high-net-worth individuals seeking global mobility, business expansion, wealth diversification, international education opportunities, and long-term security for their families.

Some of the most preferred investment migration destinations include:

  • The United States (EB-5 Program)
    • Investment: ₹8–8.5 Crore
    • Benefit: Getting access to a U.S. Green Card
  • Portugal (Golden Visa)
    • Investment: ₹5–5.5 Crore
    • Benefit: Residence in Europe with an option to get citizenship
  • Greece (Residency Program)
    • Investment: ₹2.5–8 Crore
    • Benefit: EU residence and Schengen area access
  • Hungary (Golden Visa)
    • Investment: ₹5–5.5 Crore
    • Benefit: Residence through investment
  • Kazakhstan
    • Investment: ₹1.9–2.5 Crore
    • Benefit: Simple process of residence through investment

Experts point out that investment immigration has stopped being viewed as mere relocation. Instead, it has become a tool for business expansion, wealth diversification, education, and easier movement.

The emergence of the demand indicates a change of priorities among Indian investors who are looking for access to the international markets and opportunities in global education for their families.

Source: NavGujarat Samay and Divyabhaskar