Portugal

Portuguese Golden Visa

It is one of the most popular Golden Visa programs in the world, as the options are relatively affordable and put you on the path to citizenship in 5-6 years, with having access to the entire EU Schengen area.

The main options are:

— A real estate investment at various qualifying price points starting at €280,000 euros (but more commonly made at €350,000 or €500,000)
— A €350,000 investment into a private equity or venture capital fund.
— Start a Portuguese company with at least 10 employees (no minimum investment amount)

Why is the Portuguese Golden Visa attractive?

It gives you access to live, work, and study in the EU's Schengen zone

You only need to spend a minimum of 7 days per year in Portugal

Path to eventual citizenship, which includes the option for dual citizenship

Already identified what type of investment to make?

Learn more about Portuguese investment funds

Who can apply for the Portuguese Golden Visa?

Any third country national (Everyone except EU/EFTA citizens)

Over the age of 18 and no criminal record

Willing to invest a significant amount into the Portuguese economy for a minimum of 5 years

Spend a minimum of seven days in Portugal in the first year, then no less than 14 days in each following 2-year period.

Portuguese Golden Visa: Timeline

Portuguese Golden Visa: Who can come with you?

Main applicant

Spouse

Minor or unmarried children

Elderly parents of applicant or spouse

Minor siblings

Portuguese Golden Visa: Identifying your Investment

	Minimum investment amount
Real Estate	€500,000
Real Estate (rehabilitation)	€350,000
Investment Funds	€350,000
Capital Transfer	€1000,000
Create a business providing at least 10 jobs	Project Specific

Real Estate vs. Investment Funds

Real Estate

+ Stable returns and low risk
- You are the sole proprietor which can come at a disadvantage
- Added IMT tax and stamp duty

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Investment Funds

+ Takes less time, with fewer legal fees and taxes
+ Investment can be diversified
- Higher risk