These 10 countries can be your ticket to a golden visa through real estate. : A flurry of Americans recently showed interest in moving overseas—but, without ancestry or a job relocation working in your favor, it isn’t always easy to claim citizenship or permanent residency in another country. “Since the [presidential election] results, we’ve seen a flurry of inquiries,” says Steve Corbin, senior associate and attorney at Harvey Law Group, an immigration law firm. One way of gaining entry is to buy real estate. Many countries offer residency in exchange for a minimum real estate investment.