What is a Golden Visa and Who Benefits from It? A Golden Visa is a residency-by-investment program that grants individuals the right to live , work , and do business in the host country. Investors can include their dependent family members in the application and enjoy the benefits of living in a desirable, often high-quality environment. Popular Golden Visa destinations include Portugal , Malta , Hungary , the UAE , Latvia , and Greece . European countries are especially attractive for Golden Vi