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:

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Wide range of investment options (although real estate options have been withdrawn)
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Freedom to live and/or work in Portugal, while maintaining another residence in another country
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Visa-free travel within the Schengen Area (subject to waiver)
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Low minimum stay requirements, averaging seven days per year
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The benefits can be extended to investor’s family, including dependant children and parents, under the right to Family Reunification
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Potential tax advantages if investor applies for Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) tax status in Portugal
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Option to apply for Permanent Residency and then Citizenship in Portugal (and the EU) after five years of the initial investment.
The Portugal Golden Visa offers a fast track to residency, access to the EU, and a chance to explore the rich culture, stunning landscapes, and warm hospitality of this beautiful country. Don’t miss out on this golden opportunity!

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:

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Establishment of a single-shareholder private limited company creating at least 10 sustainable jobs that are based in Portugal.
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Investment of at least €500,000 to an accredited public or private institution involved in qualifying scientific research that will benefit the national scientific and technological infrastructure.
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Investment of at least €250,000 to an accredited institution conducting qualifying projects to, or in support of, artistic production, or the maintenance or recovery of cultural heritage.
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Investment of at least €500,000 in an investment fund or venture capital fund for the acquisition of units with a maturity of at least five years from date of purchase. To qualify, the fund must be registered in Portugal and have at least 60% of its capital invested in Portugal.
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Investment of at least €500,000 for either the incorporation of a new company headquartered in Portugal that leads to the creation of five new job positions that are sustained for three consecutive years, or a capital injection in an existing company headquartered in Portugal that leads to the maintenance of at least 10 existing job positions.

Advantages and Benefits of the Portuguese Golden Visa


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Straightforward and flexible investment requirements;
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Extremely low minimum stay requirements – only seven days in the first year and 14 days during each of the two subsequent two-year periods, whether or not consecutive;
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Extendable to family members;
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Freedom to travel without a passport to all European countries that are part of the Schengen area;
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Potential to apply for permanent residency status in Portugal after five years and citizenship after six years; No limitations on ownership of the selected investment;
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No limitation on subsequent investments or employment opportunities;
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Access to all Portuguese public services, including health and education.
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