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The older the child, the narrower the door
Every programme has an age after which a child can no longer be included on the parents’ file. Count back the processing time and you get the date to file by. Many families discover this number a little late.
Only the eldest matters: that is the child who ages out first.
With a 14-year-old, this is the time left under each programme
PortugalGolden Visa via fund
Children under 18 qualify unconditionally. Over 18 still qualifies if single, in full-time study and financially dependent.
Dependant cut-off
18 years old
Processing takes 24 to 36 months, counted back from the cut-off
United StatesEB-5 rural set-aside
Unmarried children under 21. Age can be frozen under the CSPA at certain points in the process, so filing early remains the safest course.
Dependant cut-off
21 years old
Processing takes 24 to 48 months, counted back from the cut-off
TürkiyeCitizenship by property
Children under 18 are included. From 18 they must file on their own.
Dependant cut-off
18 years old
Processing takes 3 to 6 months, counted back from the cut-off
GreeceReal-estate Golden Visa
Children under 21 are included. From 21 they may move to their own permit under transition rules up to 24.
Dependant cut-off
21 years old
Processing takes 5 to 10 months, counted back from the cut-off
CyprusInvestor permanent residence
Children up to 25 if in full-time study, unmarried and financially dependent.
Dependant cut-off
25 years old
Processing takes 2 to 3 months, counted back from the cut-off
MaltaMPRP permanent residence
No age limit, provided the child is unmarried and financially dependent. The widest family scope on the list.
Dependant cut-off
No limit
Canada, Australia, Singapore and the UAE are absent because our programme data does not yet record their age cut-off with an official source. We do not guess. Ask an adviser for those four.
Cut-offs follow each programme's standard rule; many countries allow exceptions for children in study or financially dependent. Processing times are the figures in our programme data, not a commitment. This is a tool to start the conversation, not to decide.
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