Five-year residence for foreign investors and depositors
Five-year residence for foreign investors and depositors is a residence route in Iran (Investor- / golden visa). Deposit/investment in Iranian banks, securities or projects (2019 by-law, 2025 rules under Infrastructure Financing Law). Minimum unclear: ~USD 100k (2022) vs EUR 250k (2019). Property alone gives no residence. Sanctions, war risk.
Residence by investment: compare routes and obligations →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 80'000. Spouse and children can usually be included.
How holders are taxed
Residents taxed on worldwide income in principle (up to 35%); sanctions block international banking
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Kategori | Investor- / golden visa |
|---|---|
| Investering | CHF 80'000 |
| Gebyrer (familie) | — |
| Inntekt / år | — |
| Eiendeler | — |
| Min. opphold | — |
| PO | — |
| Statsborgerskap | — |
| Arbeid | ownBusiness |
| Kvalifisert | all |
| Skatt | Residents taxed on worldwide income in principle (up to 35%); sanctions block international banking |
| Per | 2026-10 |
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