Golden visas refer to immigration policies developed by countries seeking to attract wealthy third country nationals to become permanent residents. The Golden Visa Investor residence schemes – also “golden visas” – grant a right of residence on a EU Member States’ territory to third country nationals on the basis of investment in the country.  They are issued at national level, and therefore do not entitle the permit holder to reside outside the issuing Member State. They do entitle the holder, however, to travel freely within the Schengen zone for a maximum of 90 days in any 180-day period.