<p>➀ Several countries, particularly in the Caribbean, offer "golden passports" through investment programs, enabling visa-free travel to over 140 countries without residency requirements;</p><p>➁ EU members like Malta and Austria impose stricter conditions, including residency mandates and longer investment periods;</p><p>➂ Investment costs range from $130,000 in Nauru to millions in Singapore and Hong Kong, with Caribbean nations typically charging $200,000-$250,000.</p>