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Portugal Residency by Investment

Program Overview

Minimum Investment

N/A

Minimum Investment

€500,000 Investment fund

Time to Residency

6-12 Months

Visa-free Access

29 Countries

Portugal Residency by Investment Requirements

The Portuguese government passed a law in October 2012 to launch the residency by investment program, also known as a golden visa program.

To be able to apply for this program, you should be at least 18 years of age, in good health, and without a criminal record. As this is a residency program, you are required to visit Portugal for 7 days per year in the first 5 years.

In addition, you are required to make a purchase of real estate, make a capital transfer, or create job openings in Portugal.

 

Main Applicant Requirements

  • 18+ years of age
  • Good health
  • No criminal record
  • Successfully pass due diligence checks
  • Confirmed investment sources

Eligible Dependents

  • Spouse of the main applicant
  • Children (biological or adopted) under 18 years of age
  • Dependent parents

Portugal Residency by Investment Benefits

Freedom of movement

As a resident of Portugal, you are a resident of the European Union, thus you are entitled to freedom of movement in the Schengen area.

Health & Education

You and your family will be able to study in schools or universities across Portugal and enjoy world-class healthcare.

Minimal residency required

There are minimal physical residency requirements, you are required to visit Portugal for 7 days per year.

Pathway to citizenship

By fulfilling minimal requirements, you may be eligible for a Portuguese citizenship after 5 years of holding your residency.

High ranked passport

The Portuguese passport is ranked in the top 5 passports in the world for ease of travel.

Ease of travel

Citizens of Portugal can travel visa-free or with visa-on-arrival to over 185 countries and territories including the United States of America, the European Union, Singapore and Hong Kong.

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Legal Basis

Order n. 1661-A/2013 Act n. 29/2012 of August 9, amending Act n. 23/2007 of July 4, laying down the legal framework for the entry, permanence and exit of foreigners from national territory, has provided for a new special legal resident status for the conduct of investment activities in the country. This amendment allows for shortened residency requirements of 7 days per year for 5 years at the end of which the applicant and family can apply for Citizenship.

Costs of Portugal Golden Visa

In July 2015, through Act 63/2015 and Regulatory Decree 15-A/2015, the options for required investment were revised and new ones were added.

Investment in Investment Fund

Investment Fund

EUR 500,000

Application Fee

Main Applicant Fee

EUR 605.10

Dependent Fee (per person)

EUR 605.10

On-going costs during period of EU Residency (AIMA Authorities):

ARI Residency card (Per Family Member)

New golden visa card

EUR 6,045.20

Golden visa card application fees

EUR 605.10

Golden visa card renewal fees

EUR 3,023.20

Application Process For Portugal Golden Visa

The expected timeframe for the application process is 6 months. The first stage of the document collection can differ in length depending on the applicant’s ability to gather the documents. Our team guides this process with samples and best practice advice. The reviewal stage is subject to the respective Government schedule and can be impacted by factors which we, as authorised agents have no control over. We collaborates with the Government throughout the entire process, and we aim to provide the quickest and smoothest experience for the applicant.
Application Process

6-12 months

*Sample of
Residence Visa document

Step 1

Initial consultation between us and the client to check if they qualify the general eligibility requirements for golden visa.

Step 2

The client will make a downpayment against our professional fees and sign an engagement agreement with us to provide assistance throughout the application journey.

Step 3

We will help the client obtain a Portuguese tax/NIF number, open a personal bank account. The client will have to transfer the investment to their personal account and then to the fund company.

Step 4

Once the investment is done, We will assist in preparing and gathering the required documentation.

Step 5

The application is submitted to the Portuguese immigration authorities - AIMA - for review and upon completion of the application review, the government issues a pre-approval notification.

Step 6

After the application is pre-approved, the client must then travel to Portugal for biometrics submission. Once completed, the final approval is issued, and subsequently golden visa cards are printed.

Visa-free Countries for Portugal Residency

When you become a resident of Portugal, you get visa-free circulation in the Schengen Area. After receiving Portugal citizenship, which has a passport ranking of being the 3rd most powerful passport according to the Passport Index 2021, citizenship holders get visa-free and visa-on-arrival to over 186 countries.
Visa-free and visa-on-arrival countries
29 Countries & Territories

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