Portugal Golden Visa Programme

The Portugal Golden Visa programme stands as an enticing gateway for international investors seeking residency in a European country. Portugal, nestled on the Iberian Peninsula, is renowned for its rich history, stunning landscapes, vibrant culture and great gastronomy. Fundamentally, the Golden Visa programme of Portugal offers a streamlined pathway to residency through various investment options, such as an investment in a private equity or a venture capital fund or Incorporation of a Portuguese company.

Primarily, the Portugal Golden Visa programme combines economic opportunity with the allure of Portugal's lifestyle, making it an attractive option for those seeking a strategic and desirable entry point into Europe. Additionally, the Programme is also known for the ease of the presence requirements when compared to other competitors, making it ideal for those who seek a second option or a European passport without having to change too much of their current lifestyles. Notably, the main applicant can add family members to the application such as spouse, parents and children. .

• Key Benefits of the Portugal Golden Visa Programme
• Mobility
• Main Requirements
• Investment Options
• Timeframe

Key benefits of the Portugal Golden Visa Programme

• With Residency - freedom to live, work, study in Portugal, together with access to free public healthcare. 
• Option to obtain permanent residency after 5 years and apply for citizenship (4th strongest passport in the world). 
• Investment can be made individually or through a single person company. 
• 3rd safest country in the World. 
• High quality education and health system.  

• Relatively low living cost. 
• Price per sq. meter below the European average. 
• Possibility of adding family members to the application.  
• Minimum physical presence requirement is only 7 days each year. 
  
  

Mobility

Right to reside in Portugal permanently.
Visa-free Schengen access.

Main requirements for the Portugal Golden Visa Programme

• Be a non-EU/EEA/Swiss national. 
• Main applicant must be at least 18 years old. 
• Have a stable and regular source of income. 
• Not have a history of criminal records. 
• Make a qualifying investment in Portugal. 
• Commit to maintaining the qualifying investment for 5 years 
  
  

Investment options

• Various options:
• €500,000 or more for the acquisition of units in investment funds or venture capital funds OR
• Creation of at least 10 jobs*, OR
• €500,0000 in research activities* OR
• Incorporation of a Portuguese company with a capital of €500,000 combined with the creation of 5 jobs or investment into existing company, OR
• €250,000 donation in artistic, heritage support*

*reduced by 20% if in low population density area

Notably, real estate options are no longer available.

Timeframe

• Specifically, obtaining a residency status through the Portugal Golden Visa programme currently takes from 12 up to 24 months from the start of the process to card in hand.