About Portugal Golden Visa Residence Permit
Portugal’s Autorização de Residência para Actividade de Investimento – first introduced in 2012 and commonly known as the ‘Golden Visa’ – is a residence permit that provides qualifying individuals and their family with full rights to live, work and study in Portugal.
The Golden Visa also provides visa-free access throughout the Schengen Area of 26 European countries and, after five years, the right to apply for permanent residency and then citizenship in Portugal.
Portugal is the leading destination for individuals and families seeking residence within the European Union. It offers a stable political and social environment, clear and transparent tax rules, good infrastructure, a favourable investment climate and an excellent quality of life. Most foreigners consider the cost of living to be low.
Benefits of the Golden Visa include, but are not limited to:
Portugal Golden Visa Investment Criteria
As of July 2023, the Portuguese government approved legislation to exclude the previous real estate (direct and indirect) and capital transfer investment options from the Golden Visa scheme. However, the Bill was vetoed by President of Portugal Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa on 21 August and must therefore return to parliament for possible revisions and a new vote.
If enacted in its current form, non-EU/EEA/Swiss residents will be able to apply for a Golden Visa via the following investment routes: