Real estate route ENDED Oct 2023. Still available via funds (€500K) or job creation
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Take the Visa Wizard → Browse PropTren Map →The Golden Visa (Investment) is one of Portugal's primary residency routes for investors and high-net-worth individuals. Real estate route ENDED Oct 2023. Still available via funds (€500K) or job creation
This visa is designed for non-EU citizens. No income threshold — investment-based pathway.
After 5 years on this visa, you qualify for permanent residency in Portugal. Citizenship becomes available after 5 years of continuous residence.
Standard — but only 7 days/year residency required.
Standard Portugal progressive taxation applies (top rate around 28%).
Fund, R&D, jobs, or cultural
Transfer funds, prove transaction
Through AIMA (formerly SEF)
Minimal physical presence required
Maintain investment
Need to prove A2 Portuguese language
The total cost of obtaining the Golden Visa (Investment) ranges from €13,000 to €30,000, depending on lawyer choice, document translation needs, and country-specific fees.
Yes — the Portugal Golden Visa allows family members to be included as dependents.
The Portugal Golden Visa is renewable and leads to permanent residency after 5 years of continuous legal residence in Portugal.
Citizenship is available after 5 years, subject to language exam (typically A2-B1) and integration interview.
This pathway is therefore valuable not only for relocation but as a long-term route to EU citizenship and freedom of movement across the Schengen area.
€500,000 in qualifying investment funds (NOT real estate as of Oct 2023). OR €500,000 R&D investment. OR Job creation: 10+ Portuguese jobs. OR €250,000 cultural heritage donation. Available to non-EU/EEA citizens.
No income requirement — this is an investor pathway requiring capital investment instead.
Standard — but only 7 days/year residency required. Standard rate around 28%.
Typical processing time is 90-365 days from submission. Plus 2-6 weeks for document preparation beforehand. Account for additional time at consulate appointments and post-arrival residency permit processing.
Application fee: €5,000. Lawyer assistance (recommended): €8,000 on average. Total: €13,000-€30,000 including all fees, translations, and apostilles.
Yes — after 5 years of continuous residence under this visa, you qualify for permanent residency. Citizenship is available after 5 years.
Yes. Spouse income requirement is typically covered. Each child adds 0% to the income threshold.
Real estate ENDED Oct 2023 — old applications grandfathered. Fund options have higher risk — vet carefully. AIMA backlog can delay 12+ months
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