What’s a Golden Visa and Where Can You Still Get One?: QuickTake

While it can be difficult and dangerous to try to reach another country if its government doesn’t want you there, for those with a big enough bank account, legal residency in another country can be had for cash. Several countries offer these “golden visas,” and some even dole out full citizenship to foreigners via “golden passports.” The price varies, with some visas accessible for only wealthy applicants, and others set at more affordable rates.

Golden visas are often bought by citizens of China, Russia and Middle Eastern countries who want to live in western Europe or the US. But they ...