As a Portugal Golden Visa applicant, you have the right to live and work in Portugal without any obligation to do so. The program offers a favorable tax regime and free travel within the Schengen Area. After 10 years, you can apply for Portuguese citizenship or permanent residency, granting access to the European Union’s benefits with a Portuguese passport.
Investment from EUR 250,000
Must be over 18 years of age and a Non- EU/EEA Citizen.
Make a qualifying investment in Portugal using funds from abroad.
Hold the investment for a minimum of 5 years after the issuance of the residence permit.
Must have no debt to Portuguese authorities.
Must have a clean criminal record.
Must have private health insurance
Must not have entered or stayed illegally in Portugal.
Must obtain a tax identification number and open a bank account in Portugal.
Individuals from Russia/Belarus are not eligible.
Obtain a tax identification number in Portugal.
Open a bank account in Portugal.
Complete the qualifying investment.
Gather all required application documentation.
Submit the application to the Agency for Integration, Migration, and Asylum (AIMA).
Upon approval, the applicant and dependents must visit Portugal for biometric submission before the residence permits are issued.
The residence permit is valid for a period of 2 years, renewable every 2 years subject to the following conditions:
Eligible dependents: Spouse or common-law partner, dependent children (proof of dependency required if over 18), parents (proof of dependency required if under 65).
Portugal is a member of the Schengen Area and the European Union.
Right to live, work, and study in Portugal.
Possibility of obtaining Permanent Residency and Citizenship in Portugal after 10 years (subject to conditions, including a language test)
High standard of education and healthcare system.
No language, education, or work experience requirements.
Short physical residency requirement, averaging seven days a year (or 14 days every 2 years), with at least 7 days in the first year
The Portugal Golden Visa Program allows eligible non-EU/EEA nationals to obtain Portuguese residency through a qualifying investment. It offers the right to live, work, and study in Portugal while providing visa-free travel throughout the Schengen Area.
Applicants must be non-EU/EEA citizens who are at least 18 years old, make a qualifying investment, maintain a clean criminal record, and meet all legal and financial requirements of the program.
The application process generally takes 12 to 24 months, depending on government processing times and the completion of the required documentation.
The process generally includes:
Yes. Eligible dependents may be included in the application in accordance with Portugal's family reunification rules.
Residence Program
Residency in 6-8 months
Minimum Investment - €182,000
Permanent EU residency status
Golden Visa
Residency in 6 months
Minimum Investment - €250,000
Visa-free travel to 28 European states
Golden Visa
Residency in 4 months
Minimum Investment - €250,000
Visa-free travel to 28 European states
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