Portugal Golden Visa

What is the Portugal Golden Visa?

Established in 2012, the Golde Visa is a program that will grant third-country nationals a temporary residence permit through an investment activity in Portugal, allowing you to:

Enter Portugal without a residence visa.

Reside, study, and work in Portugal, or stay just 7 days a year.

Circulate in the Schengen area without a visa.

Benefit from family reunification (spouse, children, parents, parents-in-law).

Gain access to health care, social protection, and the educational system.

Apply for permanent residence after 5 years.

Apply for Portuguese nationality after 5 years.

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Why Portugal?

Portugal one of Europe’s most dynamic and culturally rich countries, with 17 sites classified as World Heritage as per United Nations

Has a beautiful coastline, a mild climate, friendly people, and an excellent cuisine

The country is known for its high quality of life and safety

Average of more than 300 sunny days a year

Portugal has an affordable cost of living

One of the top 3 best countries to retire

English is a widely spoken language

What Kind Of Investments Are Eligible?

Acquisition of shares in non-real estate collective investment entities (Investment Funds) €500K

Activities of artistic output, reconstruction or maintenance of the national heritage for €250K as a sponsorship

Research activities in the scientific or technologic areas for €500K

10 Jobs creation

Companies incorporation or capital reinforcement of €500K + 5 job position

Acquisition of shares in non-real estate collective investment entities (Investment Funds) €500K

The investment must be maintained for at least the duration of the Golden Visa

At least 60% of the capital of the fund must be invested in Portuguese companies

The funds must have a minimum maturity of 5 years

The fund must be registered with CMVM

What are the Investment Funds Requirements?

What are the Investment Funds Requirements?

The applicant must be a non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizen

The main applicant must be at least 18 years old

Clean criminal record from their current country of residence and Portugal

Obtain a Portuguese Tax ID number (NIF)

Open a bank account in Portugal after obtaining a Portuguese tax ID number (NIF)

All non-Portuguese documents need to be legalized through an apostille and translated into Portuguese

The investment capital to fund the investment must come out of Portugal, and the investor must be ready to prove the legality of the origin of funds

The investor must hold the investment for at least 5 years