Best Countries for Passport Hunters in Europe ($2,000-$4,000/month, 2026)
France ranks #1 for passport hunters in Europe with a budget of $2,000-$4,000/month, scoring 82/100 on a persona-weighted composite of the metrics that matter most for this lifestyle.
10 countries ranked
Country rankings
#1🇫🇷
France
Score: 82/100Path to Citizenship
67
Path to PR
50
Visa Accessibility
100
#2🇩🇪
Germany
Score: 80/100Path to Citizenship
67
Path to PR
50
Visa Accessibility
100
#3🇭🇺
Hungary
Score: 78/100Path to Citizenship
47
Path to PR
70
Visa Accessibility
89
#4🇪🇪
Estonia
Score: 76/100Path to Citizenship
47
Path to PR
50
Visa Accessibility
78
#5🇦🇹
Austria
Score: 71/100Path to Citizenship
33
Path to PR
50
Visa Accessibility
78
#6🇪🇸
Spain
Score: 69/100Path to Citizenship
33
Path to PR
50
Visa Accessibility
67
#7🇮🇪
Ireland
Score: 69/100Path to Citizenship
67
Path to PR
50
Visa Accessibility
67
#8🇮🇹
Italy
Score: 68/100Path to Citizenship
33
Path to PR
50
Visa Accessibility
78
#9🇬🇷
Greece
Score: 68/100Path to Citizenship
53
Path to PR
50
Visa Accessibility
67
#10🇧🇪
Belgium
Score: 67/100Path to Citizenship
67
Path to PR
50
Visa Accessibility
56
How we rank
Countries ranked by weighted composite score factoring visa accessibility, cost of living, salary potential, expat satisfaction, language requirements, and path to residency. Weights vary by persona.
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