[comrade1234]

Just depends where and where you're from. Even though it's the EU each country has its own rules.

[sidewndr46]

Can't you basically buy citizenship through "investment" in one of the countries?

[geremiiah]

If you're rich enough, you can buy a small local business, like a local pizzeria, and hire x amount of people or invest x amount of money and you get a permanent residence visa through investment. This path is available in pretty much countries including the US.

[tardedmeme]

Some of the more corrupt ones offer straight up money for citizenship deals. Citizenship not permanent residence, meaning you get that country's passport.

[comrade1234]

I think more than one. I think Portugal's program is over but you can still do it in others (Greece? Romania? I can't remember). You can do it in the USA too.

[thefounder]

the golden visas were banned in the EU last year https://amp.dw.com/en/eu-citizenship-no-longer-for-sale/a-72...

[sidewndr46]

Wow, that's rich. Literally. So even money can't get you in anymore. You'd need money & influence.

[archagon]

Portugal still has citizenship by investment routes, but it will take 10+ years to get actual citizenship due to changes in the law and wait times.

[CGamesPlay]

Many countries, this is often called a golden visa (term predates the current US president).