# Lebanon Advances Plans for a New Golden Residency Program

Source: https://www.savoryandpartners.com/news/lebanon-golden-residency-proposal · Published: 2026-06-29 · Updated: 2026-06-29

Lebanon is considering a Golden Residency program requiring a minimum US$500,000 investment. The proposal has cleared committee but still requires parliamentary approval.

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Lebanon has taken its first legislative step toward introducing a Golden Residency program aimed at attracting foreign investment and overseas Lebanese.

The proposal is **not yet law**. It must still be approved by Parliament and followed by implementing regulations before it can take effect.

## What Has Been Proposed?

Under the draft bill, eligible applicants would need to invest **at least US$500,000** in Lebanon.

The investment must:

- Be made in one of three approved sectors
- Be transferred from outside Lebanon
- Pass anti-money laundering (AML) checks

The three qualifying sectors have not yet been announced. Real estate investments would also remain subject to Lebanon's existing foreign ownership laws.

## Who Can Apply?

The proposal is aimed at:

- Foreign nationals
- Lebanese citizens living abroad seeking tax residency

Eligible family members could also be included, with an **annual fee of at least US$50,000 per family member**.

## Why Does It Matter?

If approved, Lebanon would join a growing number of countries using investment-linked residency to attract foreign capital.

However, several industry experts have questioned whether the proposed **US$500,000 investment threshold**, combined with Lebanon's current economic and financial challenges, will be competitive enough to attract international investors.

## What Comes Next?

The proposal has cleared the Parliamentary Finance and Budget Committee.

It must now:

- Be approved by the full Parliament
- Receive implementing regulations before becoming law

Until then, the proposed Golden Residency program remains under review.