MAX INDEX
The GlobalPassport™ Mobility Asset Index is a definitive benchmark of residency and citizenships solutions spanning over 50 countries.
The GlobalPassport™ Mobility Asset Index (MAX Index) is a comprehensive tool designed to evaluate and compare mobility assets across different countries and program types. Essential for anyone who intends to move or prepare to move abroad, the MAX Index offers a clear comparison of RBI, digital nomad, passive income, and ancestry-based citizenship and residency programs.
We have refined the key hurdles of Mobility Asset acquisition into seven key indicators that empower our members with unparalleled insights to confidently navigate the intricacies of this $3 billion industry.
COUNTRY
mobility Asset type
COST
SPEED
Program Stability
Residency Requirements
Online Submission
Time to Citizenship
Residency Privileges Length
GLOBALPASSPORT MOBILITY INDEX 2024 (SCORE 1%-100%)
France
Highly Skilled Worker Visas
8
9
3
3.45
10
7
7
66.2
%
France
Active Investor Visas
7
8
3
2.7
10
7
7
61.6
%
Estonia
e-Residencies
8
9
3
10
10
0
8
71
%
Estonia
Digital Nomad Visa
8
10
3
3.45
10
0
5
57.7
%
El Salvador
Independent Means Visas
6
8
5
1.4
0
7
5
52.6
%
El Salvador
Digital Nomad Visa
4
9
1
5
10
0
6
53.2
%
Dominican Republic
Economic Residency
7
8
5
7
0
6
6
63
%
Ecuador
Independent Means Visas
7
9
3
6.4
10
7
6
67.6
%
El Salvador
Economic Citizenship
6
8
1
8.75
10
10
1
75.6
%
Dominican Republic
Independent Means Visas
7
8
3
7
0
6
5
58
%
Czech Republic
Citizenship by Descent
9
7
3
10
10
10
10
81
%
Croatia
Economic Residency
10
7
0
3.45
10
6
6
55.68
%
Costa Rica
Digital Nomad Visa
10
10
3
7.05
10
0
5
65.1
%
Costa Rica
Independent Means Visas
8
7
4
8
10
6
6
66.5
%
Croatia
Citizenship by Descent
8
2
7
8.75
0
10
10
66
%
Croatia
Digital Nomad Visa
9
9
2
9
10
0
5
63
%
Costa Rica
Economic Residency
10
7
4
3.45
0
6
6
56.7
%
Colombia
Independent Means Visas
7
10
3
3.45
10
7
7
67.7
%
Colombia
Digital Nomad Visa
9
10
1
4.4
10
7
6
66.1
%
Chile
Independent Means Visas
8
10
4
5.45
10
7
5
69.2
%
Cayman Islands
Independent Means Visas
5
7
0
8.35
10
5
9
63.03
%
Bermuda
Digital Nomad Visa
7
10
3
10
10
5
5
71.5
%
Cayman Islands
Economic Residency
6
8
5
6.15
0
5
10
67.7
%
Canada
Highly Skilled Worker Visas
5
7
10
5.2
10
7
10
77.3
%
Canada
Digital Nomad Visa
9
10
1
4.45
10
0
3
53.2
%
Canada
Active Investor Visas
5
8
3
4.2
10
7
8
63.8
%
Brazil
Economic Residency
7
8
3
4.2
10
7
10
69.8
%
Brazil
Independent Means Visas
9
7
3
4.2
0
7
7
58.3
%
Brazil
Digital Nomad Visa
8
10
1
5.45
10
0
5
57.7
%
Belize
Independent Means Visas
7
9
6
3.45
0
0
3
49.7
%
Belize
Economic Residency
5
8
3
5.4
0
7
5
54.5
%
Bahamas
Digital Nomad Visa
10
10
3
7.4
10
0
5
65.6
%
Bahamas
Independent Means Visas
6
9
3
6.4
0
5
5
57.6
%
Bahamas
Economic Residency
3
9
2
5.4
10
5
10
66.6
%
Austria
Highly Skilled Worker Visas
8
8
4
3.45
0
5
6
56.2
%
Austria
Independent Means Visas
8
8
5
2.7
0
5
5
54.6
%
Australia
Highly Skilled Worker Visas
4
4
8
4.2
10
7
10
64.3
%
Austria
Economic Citizenship
6
1
3
9
0
10
10
56.5
%
Australia
Independent Means Visas
7
8
0
4.2
10
3
6
53.3
%
Argentina
Independent Means Visas
8
9
5
5.45
0
8
5
64.2
%
Argentina
Digital Nomad Visa
8
8
1
7.4
10
0
3
51.6
%
Armenia
Residency by Descent
8
8
7
10
0
8
9
79.5
%
Anguilla
Digital Nomad Visa
5
10
3
8.25
10
0
5
61.9
%
COUNTRY
mobility Asset type
COST
SPEED
Program Stability
Residency Requirements
Online Submission
Time to Citizenship
Residency Privileges Length
GLOBALPASSPORT MOBILITY INDEX 2024 (SCORE 1%-100%)
France
Highly Skilled Worker Visas
8
9
3
3.45
10
7
7
66.2
%
France
Active Investor Visas
7
8
3
2.7
10
7
7
61.6
%
Estonia
e-Residencies
8
9
3
10
10
0
8
71
%
Estonia
Digital Nomad Visa
8
10
3
3.45
10
0
5
57.7
%
El Salvador
Independent Means Visas
6
8
5
1.4
0
7
5
52.6
%
El Salvador
Digital Nomad Visa
4
9
1
5
10
0
6
53.2
%
Dominican Republic
Economic Residency
7
8
5
7
0
6
6
63
%
Ecuador
Independent Means Visas
7
9
3
6.4
10
7
6
67.6
%
El Salvador
Economic Citizenship
6
8
1
8.75
10
10
1
75.6
%
Dominican Republic
Independent Means Visas
7
8
3
7
0
6
5
58
%
Czech Republic
Citizenship by Descent
9
7
3
10
10
10
10
81
%
Croatia
Economic Residency
10
7
0
3.45
10
6
6
55.68
%
Costa Rica
Digital Nomad Visa
10
10
3
7.05
10
0
5
65.1
%
Costa Rica
Independent Means Visas
8
7
4
8
10
6
6
66.5
%
Croatia
Citizenship by Descent
8
2
7
8.75
0
10
10
66
%
Croatia
Digital Nomad Visa
9
9
2
9
10
0
5
63
%
Costa Rica
Economic Residency
10
7
4
3.45
0
6
6
56.7
%
Colombia
Independent Means Visas
7
10
3
3.45
10
7
7
67.7
%
Colombia
Digital Nomad Visa
9
10
1
4.4
10
7
6
66.1
%
Chile
Independent Means Visas
8
10
4
5.45
10
7
5
69.2
%
Cayman Islands
Independent Means Visas
5
7
0
8.35
10
5
9
63.03
%
Bermuda
Digital Nomad Visa
7
10
3
10
10
5
5
71.5
%
Cayman Islands
Economic Residency
6
8
5
6.15
0
5
10
67.7
%
Canada
Highly Skilled Worker Visas
5
7
10
5.2
10
7
10
77.3
%
Canada
Digital Nomad Visa
9
10
1
4.45
10
0
3
53.2
%
Canada
Active Investor Visas
5
8
3
4.2
10
7
8
63.8
%
Brazil
Economic Residency
7
8
3
4.2
10
7
10
69.8
%
Brazil
Independent Means Visas
9
7
3
4.2
0
7
7
58.3
%
Brazil
Digital Nomad Visa
8
10
1
5.45
10
0
5
57.7
%
Belize
Independent Means Visas
7
9
6
3.45
0
0
3
49.7
%
Belize
Economic Residency
5
8
3
5.4
0
7
5
54.5
%
Bahamas
Digital Nomad Visa
10
10
3
7.4
10
0
5
65.6
%
Bahamas
Independent Means Visas
6
9
3
6.4
0
5
5
57.6
%
Bahamas
Economic Residency
3
9
2
5.4
10
5
10
66.6
%
Austria
Highly Skilled Worker Visas
8
8
4
3.45
0
5
6
56.2
%
Austria
Independent Means Visas
8
8
5
2.7
0
5
5
54.6
%
Australia
Highly Skilled Worker Visas
4
4
8
4.2
10
7
10
64.3
%
Austria
Economic Citizenship
6
1
3
9
0
10
10
56.5
%
Australia
Independent Means Visas
7
8
0
4.2
10
3
6
53.3
%
Argentina
Independent Means Visas
8
9
5
5.45
0
8
5
64.2
%
Argentina
Digital Nomad Visa
8
8
1
7.4
10
0
3
51.6
%
Armenia
Residency by Descent
8
8
7
10
0
8
9
79.5
%
Anguilla
Digital Nomad Visa
5
10
3
8.25
10
0
5
61.9
%
Here are the 7 key indicators that empower our members with unparalleled insights to confidently navigate the intricacies of this $3 billion industry.
This indicator evaluates solely the filing fee or application cost associated with the program, providing a clear understanding of the initial financial commitment required. This is crucial as it determines the financial barrier to entry for potential applicants.
This metric assesses the overall efficiency of the process, recognizing that processing time and adjudication quality may not always correlate. This parameter considers potential system efficiencies and inefficiencies.
This indicator analyzes the longevity of the program, with the assumption that longer-standing programs have more stable and predictable adjudication standards. A stable program provides reassurance to applicants that their investment and effort won't be wasted due to sudden policy changes or program termination.
This metric examines the conditions imposed on applicants regarding their physical presence and travel requirements both before and after the granting of citizenship or residency. This parameter is an average of three weighted sub-factors.
This indicator rates the digital accessibility of the application process, favoring programs with user-friendly online platforms. In our digital age, the ease of application can significantly impact the overall experience and accessibility of the program, especially for international applicants.
This metric measures the duration required to transition from residency to full citizenship, if applicable. Understanding this timeline is crucial for long-term planning.
This indicator evaluates the duration of residency rights granted, with higher scores for longer-term or permanent residency options. This factor is vital for those who value flexibility in their global mobility.
MAX INDEX
SPEED - 25%
RESIDENCY PRIVILEGES LENGTH - 20%
PROGRAM STABILITY - 15%
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS - 15%
TIME TO CITIZENSHIP - 10%
COST - 10%
ONLINE SUBMISSION - 5%
Rank order
COUNTRY
Mobility asset ticker
EXIT INDEX
SUMMARY
1
Portugal
PT-CBD
90.50%
The top-ranked program achieves its position through an exceptional balance of low costs, quick processing times, and minimal residency requirements. Its EU membership adds significant value, while its stable political environment and attractive lifestyle further enhance its appeal.
2
Ireland
IE-CBD
87.00%
This program's high score reflects its efficient processing, lenient residency requirements, and the added benefit of EU citizenship. Its strong performance indicates a strategic focus on leveraging diaspora connections for economic and cultural gains.
3
St. Kitts and Nevis
KN-CBI
83.00%
As the highest-ranked non-European option, this program's success stems from its rapid processing times, minimal residency restrictions, and competitive cost structure. It highlights the effectiveness of well-designed economic citizenship programs in smaller nations.
4
Czech Republic
CZ-CBD
81.00%
The high ranking of this program is attributed to its streamlined processes, minimal residency requirements, and the country's EU membership. It demonstrates how nations can effectively balance ancestral ties with modern immigration needs.
5
Slovakia
SI-CBD
80.50%
This program's position in the top five is due to its straightforward application process, reasonable costs, and the benefits of EU membership. It showcases how smaller EU nations can compete in the global mobility market.
6
Canada
CA-SWV
78.30%
The only skilled worker program in the top 10, its high ranking reflects an efficient application process, alignment with economic needs, and a clear path to permanent residency. It demonstrates the appeal of well-structured point-based immigration systems.
7
Philippines
PH-RBI
78.18%
This program's high score, despite not offering immediate citizenship, highlights the attractiveness of accessible residency options in emerging economies. Its success is driven by low costs and minimal residency requirements.
8
Panama
PA-AIV
77.63%
The program's ranking showcases how strategic positioning as a business hub can enhance a residency program's appeal. Its success is built on a combination of tax benefits, relatively easy residency terms, and efficient processing.
9
Philippines
PH-IMV
77.30%
A second entry in the top 10 for this country underscores its comprehensive approach to attracting foreign investment. This program's success is due to its accessibility and moderate residency requirements, appealing to a different demographic than its higher-ranked counterpart.
10
Germany
DE-CBD
74.50%
Rounding out the top 10, this program leverages the country's strong global reputation and stable environment. Its slightly lower ranking is due to more stringent residency requirements, reflecting a more conservative approach to citizenship.
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The MAX Index is essential for anyone who is aspiring to create or expand their portfolio of Mobility Assets. It allows them to clearly compare which Mobility Assets are strongest, both overall and in alignment with their needs.
For example, a portfolio builder who wants to travel with their family can easily pick out which Mobility Assets will allow them to do so, or a portfolio builder who wants to move or travel as soon as possible can use the speed indicator to choose the Mobility Assets that will facilitate this desire.
The MAX Index gives autonomy back to the individuals. Wading through countless pages of confusing information is a thing of the past, and portfolio builders will no longer miss out on great opportunities simply because the information was not available to them. Together with the GlobalPassport App, we give people everything they need to make an educated and informed decision on the Mobility Assets that are right for them.
In giving autonomy back to the individuals, we open doors to immigration with the MAX Index. Individuals can clearly weigh their options with an unbiased overview of Mobility Assets and their benefits without having to pay hundreds of dollars just for an initial consultation with an immigration attorney.
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