The Portugal Golden Visa is a residence by investment program. It enables non-EU investors who make a qualifying investment to live in Portugal.
Requirements – Portugal Golden Visa
- 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
- Have no debt to Portuguese authorities
- Have a clean criminal record
- Have private health insurance
- Not have entered or stayed illegally in Portugal
- Obtain a tax identification number and open a bank account in Portugal
- Must meet residency requirements in Portugal of:
- 7 days during the first year, and
- 14 days in each subsequent two-year period
Investment Options
- Invest a minimum of EUR 350,000 into a Portuguese Investment Fund or Venture Capital Fund
- Maturity of at least 5 years
- Minimum 60% of the investments realized in commercial companies headquartered in Portugal
- Purchase a property with a minimum value of EUR 350,000 or EUR 280,000*
- The property must be at least 30 years old or located in urban regeneration areas
- With a commitment to be refurbished or renovated
* Located in a low density territory
- Purchase a property with a minimum value of EUR 500,000
Process
- Obtain a tax identification number in Portugal
- Open bank account in Portugal
- Complete the qualifying investment
- Meet all application documentation requirements
Submit application to the Portuguese Border & Immigration Service (SEF) - Upon approval, the applicant must visit Portugal for biometric submission before the residence permit issuance
- The residence permit is provided for a length of 1 year; this must be renewed for 2-year permits thereafter
Benefits: Portugal Golden Visa
- Dependents included:
- Spouse or common-law partner
- Dependent children; and
- Parents
- Member of the Schengen Area and the EU
- Right to live, work and study in Portugal
- Pathways to obtaining Permanent Residency and Citizenship in Portugal after 5 years
- High standard of education and healthcare system
- Visa-free travel within the Schengen Area
- Short physical residency requirement
- No language, education or management requirements
