Europe • Portugal
Portugal Residency
€250,000+
Investment amount
12+ Months
Processing time
5 years
Investment return
Portugal has offered the Golden Visa route since 2012. Applicants choose from qualifying options with investments starting at €250,000, depending on route and location.
Investors and family members receive renewable residence permits and can apply for citizenship after 5 years, subject to legal requirements and minimum stay obligations.
5 benefits you can secure with the Portugal Golden Visa
As a Portuguese resident, you can visit Schengen countries without visas and stay up to 90 days out of 180.
As a Portuguese resident, you can visit Schengen countries without visas and stay up to 90 days out of 180.
You may apply for Portuguese citizenship after 5 years from the first residence permit, subject to legal requirements.
Qualifying Portuguese funds may generate returns depending on strategy and market conditions.
Investors and family members can set up and run companies in Portugal and across the EU market.
The Golden Visa provides long-term legal residence in an EU country with strong quality-of-life indicators.
One investment, residency for all
Eligible family members can be included under one application.
Investment options for Portugal Golden Visa
Choose one qualifying route under current rules.
Fund units investment — €250,000+
Investment in qualifying Portuguese venture capital or private equity funds.
Fund units investment | Portugal has been issuing Golden Visas since 2012. Applicants choose between five options, with investments starting at €250,000[1]. Investors who buy units in Portuguese funds can return the money in 6—10 years by selling the asset. Investors and their family members get 2-year renewable residence permits. Maintaining Portugal residency by investment requires spending 7 days a year in the country. Applying for citizenship becomes available 5 years later. |
Support for arts and culture — €250,000+
Contribution to approved cultural heritage and artistic initiatives.
Support for arts and culture | Contribution to approved cultural heritage and artistic initiatives. |
Scientific research contribution — €500,000+
Capital transfer to approved public or private scientific research activities.
Scientific research contribution | Capital transfer to approved public or private scientific research activities. |
Business investment and jobs
Company investment route combined with job creation criteria under current law.
Business investment and jobs | The applicant makes an investment in business, commonly via capital injection or share capital increase. Another mandatory requirement is creation of at least 5 jobs within the company. |
Portugal Residency
Returnable investments yielding about 10% per year and a simplified path to EU citizenship
Portugal has offered the Golden Visa route since 2012. Applicants choose from qualifying options with investments starting at €250,000, depending on route and location.
Investors and family members receive renewable residence permits and can apply for citizenship after 5 years, subject to legal requirements and minimum stay obligations.
Muhammad Shoaib
Head of the Immigration Department
Schedule a meeting at one of the offices or online. A lawyer will analyze the situation, calculate the cost and help you find a solution based on your goals.