The most peaceful countries to get citizenship or residency in 2025
Published at: 13/03/2025 07:53 am
What is the safest place to get a new passport in 2025? Let's compare the Global Peace Index 2024 (GPI) and the list of countries with citizenship or residency by investment programs.
The GPI is not only about wars; its results include several other issues, and perhaps the most important is crime. A country can evade all wars, but it will not rank well on the Index if it is a violent place.
The numbers before the countries show the GPI 2024 ranking.
2. New Zealand
The island nation attracts investors with a recently reshaped residency by investment program. The minimum investment amount is roughly $5.7 million USD.
4. Portugal
The Portuguese Golden Visa is a residency by investment program which leads to citizenship. It is one of the most popular destinations for becoming a citizen of the EU. The most preferred option in 2025 is the cultural investment; the lowest investment amount is 200,000 euros. If you wish to become an EU passport holder through the Portugal Golden Visa, click here for detailed information.
6. Austria
The Austrian Residency for Financially Independent Applicants is one of the most affordable and stable solutions, however lesser known. Discus Holding Ltd's experts have more than thirty years of experience in Austria, supporting our applicants. To become a resident, you must provide proof of a monthly income of 1,900 euros or must show a bank deposit of 22,800 euros. If you wish to become a resident of Austria, read the details and contact us for a consultation.
7. Switzerland
Switzerland is the island of peace in Europe. The traditionally neutral country offers various options to become a resident of a prosperous and peaceful nation. You can easily become a resident of Switzerland by registering a company (investment 1-6 million Swiss francs) or by tax agreement (you must pay at least 300,000 Swiss francs tax annually.) At Discus Holding Ltd, we are more than skilled regarding company formation, taxes and immigration in Switzerland, as it was the first European country to offer these structures since the 1960s. Take a look at the Swiss solutions here.
11. Singapore
You can become a resident of Singapore through an investment of at least 7,5 million USD.
19. Hungary
The Hungarian Guest Investor Visa residency by investment program started in 2025. Hungary offers a renewable residency visa for investors who invest at least 250,000 euros in a real estate investment fund. We are at home in Hungary and ready to lend you a hand during the entire process. Read here about the Hungarian Guest Investor Program!