The Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program, also known as the Portugal Golden Visa, offers residence to individuals and their families through significant economic contributions to the country.
Portugal boasts an excellent reputation and is considered one of the world’s most globalized and peaceful nations, with a high quality of life and a very high Human Development Index ranking. It is among the oldest nations in Europe with a rich history, lively culture, exceptional cuisine, stunning beaches, and idyllic countryside.
The Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program, also known as a Portugal golden visa, is a five-year residence by investment program for non-EU nationals. Portugal is a full member of the EU. The residence permit allows visa-free access to Europe’s Schengen Area and requires an average stay of just seven days a year in Portugal over the five-year period.
EnquiryMinimum contribution of EUR 250,000
Over 18 months
The right to live, work, and study in Portugal
The Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program (commonly known as the Portugal Golden Visa Program) is a five-year residence by investment program for non-EU nationals. The residence permit gives the right to live, work, and study in Portugal and allows free circulation in Europe’s Schengen Area. Furthermore, the program only requires an average of seven days per year stay in Portugal over this period, which can also count towards citizenship eligibility after five years.
Applicants can choose any one option in any one of the following categories:
One of the following options:
One of the following options:
*A low population density area is defined as less than 100 inhabitants per km² or with a GDP per capita below 75% of the national average.
After the residence permit has been received, the client will need to provide biometric data and updated original documents at each renewal. The first permit is usually issued for one year; however, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it is now issued for two years. Thereafter, the permit may be renewable for two subsequent periods of two years.
The Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program requires the main applicant to make two trips to Portugal during the application period:
After the residence permit has been received, the client will need to provide biometric data and updated original documents at each renewal.
The process to acquire a Portuguese residence permit through investment takes over 18 months.
The Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program, also known as the Portugal Golden Visa, offers residence to individuals and their families through significant economic contributions to the country.
Investment options include transferring capital into investment or venture capital funds, research activities, or cultural support. Applicants can also invest in low population density areas, create new jobs, or incorporate or expand a commercial company in Portugal to create or maintain jobs.
Benefits include the right to live, work, and study in Portugal, visa-free travel within the Schengen Area, and eligibility for Portuguese citizenship after five years.
The minimum investment starts at EUR 250,000.
The processing time is over 18 months.
Yes, the main applicant can include their spouse, dependent children, and dependent parents in the application.
Applicants must spend at least seven days in Portugal during the first year and 14 days in subsequent two-year periods.
Required documents include a valid passport, proof of investment, health insurance, a clean criminal record, and other supporting documents.
Yes, after maintaining residence for five years, investors may be eligible to apply for Portuguese citizenship.
Applicants must make a qualifying investment, submit the application with the necessary documents, and undergo a due diligence process.
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