Portugal Golden Visa Program

A highly valuable quasi–EU status, enabling one principal applicant to obtain immigration eligibility for three generations.

1.5-2 years

Status Type:

Temporary Residents

Investment Requirement:

€500,000

Residency Requirement:

A minimum of 35 days of residency over a five-year period

Language Requirement:

None

Project Overview

The Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program, commonly known as the Portugal Golden Visa Program, is a five-year residence-by-investment initiative for non-EU nationals. The program grants the right to live, work, and study in Portugal, while also allowing visa-free travel throughout Europe’s Schengen Area.

Applicants must invest a minimum of €500,000 in a fund established in Portugal that focuses on non–real estate collective investments. At least 60% of the fund’s capital must be allocated to commercial companies headquartered in Portugal, and the investment must be maintained for a minimum period of five years.

Project Advantages

  • Quasi–EU Status
  • Simplified requirements
    • No background checks required
    • No language proficiency requirements
    • No verification of the source of funds
    • No medical examination required
  • Low residency obligations
    • Only 7 days in the first year and 14 days in each of the following two years
  • Citizenship benefits for children
    • Children born in Portugal automatically acquire EU citizenship if either parent has held legal residency for at least one year
  • Extensive eligibility for dependents
    • One application can cover three generations
  • No taxes or ongoing maintenance fees
  • Full ownership of investments
    • All fund investments are made solely with the investor’s own capital
    • Investors retain full ownership of all assets

Eligibility Requirements

  1. Must be at least 18 years old
  2. Must be a non-EU citizen
  3. No criminal record
  4. Must have a qualifying investment
  5. Private health insurance is required (requirements vary by region; applicants must follow the rules in effect at the time of submission)
  6. Eligible Dependents
    • The principal applicant’s legal spouse
    • Children under 18 years old
    • Unmarried, dependent children aged 18–25 who are enrolled in education
    • The principal applicant’s parents and the parents of the legal spouse can also be included as dependents

Application Process

  1. Sign the Agreement
  2. Open a Portuguese bank account
    • Typically completed within one month
  3. Subscribe to the Fund and Transfer Investment Capital
    • Transfer the investment funds to the Portuguese personal bank account
  4. Transfer funds to the Fund Account
  5. Prepare immigration documents & submit online pre-approval
    • Document preparation and online submission usually take 8–12 months
  6. Submit commercial contract & formal application
    • Typically completed within 1–2 months after pre-approval
  7. Travel to Portugal for document submission & biometrics
  8. Await approval
    • Final approval generally takes 4–8 months

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Please use this form to tell us about your background and any questions you may have. Once we review your information, we will assess your case and recommend the immigration pathway that best suits your situation.