Investment Migration Reaches $30 Billion - How Tourism, Culture and Regulated Funds Are Reshaping Global Mobility (Why Portugal Leads)

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000
Investment Migration, Golden Visa 2025, Portugal Golden Visa, Private Equity Funds, Residency by Investment, Global Mobility

The global citizenship and residency by investment market has surpassed $30 billion in annual volume and is growing at around 12% per year, as more than 80 countries use investment migration as a tool of tourism, culture and economic diplomacy. This article explains how technology, ESG and curated “investment destination tours” are transforming the industry, why jurisdictions like Portugal, Malta and the UAE lead the new wave, and how Portugal’s fund-based Golden Visa - backed by regulated private equity funds and platforms such as Explorer Investments - has become a benchmark for families seeking credible global mobility, diversification and long-term security.