Citizen Ship & Residency
🌍 Citizenship by Birth (Jus Soli) + Residency for Parents
These countries grant automatic citizenship to children born within their territory, and allow parents to obtain permanent residency through a streamlined process.
| Country | Child Citizenship | Parent Residency | Passport Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | Automatic at birth | Yes – PR within 1–2 years | Rank: 20 – 170+ visa-free |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | Automatic at birth | Yes – PR in less than 1 year | Rank: 19 – 170+ visa-free |
| 🇺🇾 Uruguay | Automatic | Yes – Easy PR process | Rank: 27 – 150+ visa-free |
| 🇵🇾 Paraguay | Automatic | Yes – Simplified residency | Rank: 35 – 140+ visa-free |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | Automatic (if parents are visitors or residents) | Yes – Temporary → PR | Rank: 42 – 130+ visa-free |
| 🇪🇨 Ecuador | Automatic | Yes – Fast-track residency | Rank: 57 – 90+ visa-free |
| 🇻🇪 Venezuela | Automatic | Yes – PR after birth | Rank: 78 – 60+ visa-free |
| 🇨🇱 Chile | Automatic | Yes – PR within ~6 months | Rank: 44 – 130+ visa-free |
| 🇵🇦 Panama | Automatic | Yes – Easy PR within months | Rank: 38 – 140+ visa-free |
🏢 Residency by Business Formation
These countries offer residency permits through company formation, with minimal bureaucracy and flexible capital requirements.
| Country | Residency Type | Requirements | Passport Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇪 Georgia | Investor Residency (semi-automatic) | Create a business + activity | Rank: 49 – 120+ visa-free |
| 🇦🇲 Armenia | Temporary → PR | Start a business with any capital | Rank: 81 – 60+ visa-free |
| 🇲🇩 Moldova | Business Residency | Register company + prove activity | Rank: 47 – 120+ visa-free |
| 🇲🇪 Montenegro | Work/Investor Residency | Form DOO company + hire or operate | Rank: 45 – 120+ visa-free |
| 🇷🇸 Serbia | Investor Residency | Simple company setup | Rank: 43 – 130+ visa-free |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | Tourist / Investment Residency | Company with any capital | Rank: 52 – 110+ visa-free |
| 🇦🇪 UAE | Investor / Commercial License | License + business address | Rank: 14 – 175+ visa-free |
| 🇵🇦 Panama | Small Investor Residency | Business + bank account | Rank: 38 – 140+ visa-free |
| 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | Business Residency | Active business + steady income | Rank: 36 – 140+ visa-free |
| 🇺🇸 USA | L-1 / E-2 / EB-5 | Foreign business or high investment | Rank: 6 – 185+ visa-free |
🔥 Easiest & Fastest Business Residency Options:
- 🇬🇪 Georgia – Simplest entry
- 🇦🇲 Armenia – No capital threshold
- 🇲🇩 Moldova – Smooth process