Residency by investment program
- Capital: Lisbon
- Population: ~10.3 million
- Language: Portuguese
- GDP per capita: Approx. € 25,000
- Currency: Euro (EUR)
- Member: EU & NATO
- Schengen Area: Yes
- Strategic Location: Western Europe, Atlantic gateway connecting Europe, Africa & the Americas
- Visa Free Countries: Golden Visa holders enjoy visa-free travel across all Schengen countries
Golden Visa (Residency Permit)
Grants a renewable 2-year residency permit with minimal physical stay requirements (approx. 7 days per year).
Path to Citizenship
Eligible after approximately 12 years of legal residence, subject to A2-level Portuguese language proficiency.
Important 2025 Update: Real estate investment is NO LONGER eligible for the Portugal Golden Visa. Only approved alternative investment routes apply.
Banking & Taxation
Requires a Portuguese bank account opening
NHR 2.0 regime offers 10-year tax benefits
Non-tax residents are taxed only on Portuguese source income.
OPTION 1
INVESTMENT FUNDS- Investment approved Portuguese funds
Investment highlights
- Minimum investment: € 500,000 in Golden Visa
- Title deed ownership – you legally own the asset
- EU residency with Schengen access
- Very low stay requirement
- Clear, legal pathway to citizenship
- Family included under one application
Key benefits
- 2-year renewable residency permit
- Live, work & study in Portugal
- Visa-free travel across the Schengen Zone
- EU education & healthcare
Eligible family members
Main applicant
Spouse
Dependent children under 26
Processing time
Approx. 12 – 24 months
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