Country offers new fast-track citizenship to wealthy Americans seeking other opportunities

Greece has introduced the "Greek Startup ecosystem," expanding citizenship opportunities beyond just an investment in real estate.

Those eligible can invest around $259,000 in select startups listed on the country's National Startup Registry in sectors that include real estate, defense and finance, according to the official platform Elevate Greece (EG).

Americans have been increasingly seeking second citizenship residencies as an "insurance" against global uncertainty, Fox News Digital previously reported. 

Canada-based Mohamed Bennis, senior vice president at Arton Capital, a global financial advisory and consultancy firm, told Fox News Digital "golden" visa programs have become "mainstream" today. 

He added that countries need to innovate and adapt to new investor expectations.

"This is a country saying, 'If you invest and build, we'll make it easy for you to stay.'"

"America pioneered the idea that capital and entrepreneurship should be welcomed, not punished," said Bennis. 

The card is a visa for individuals who can provide substantial benefit to the United States.

Fox News Digital's Emma Bussey contributed reporting.