What is the difference between a golden visa and a residency visa?

“Golden Visa” is an umbrella term, which depending on the country, may either mean Residency or Citizenship by Investment programs. Essentially, Golden Visa and Residency by Investment visa are the same. The term “Golden Visa” has been coined by multiple countries’ governments and media outlets when discussing their Residency by Investment programs, since it refers to the significant financial investment required for Residency to be acquired. However, there are other ways to obtain Residency, such as employment, family reunification and marriage.