Portugal Golden Visa
Portugal: An Affordable Haven of Safety, Quality Living, and Stunning Landscapes for Investors and Expats
Why Portugal?
Portugal is a safe, secure, and affordable country with a high quality of life, solid infrastructure, superb climate, and excellent health and education systems. It features picturesque landscapes, a wide coastline, abundant sunshine, friendly people, and delicious cuisine. Moreover, it offers these benefits at a very affordable cost of living, making it an attractive destination for international investors seeking to live, work, and study in the country.
Where Borders Fade, Opportunities Rise
Portugal’s Golden Visa Program
Portugal’s Golden Visa program is one of the most popular residency-by-investment programs in Europe and worldwide. Launched in October 2012, it has since granted Golden Visas to more than 10,000 applicants.
Renowned for providing a pathway to European residency, the Portugal Golden Visa program has undergone significant updates in 2024. While it continues to be a popular choice among global investors for its flexibility and benefits, recent changes reflect a shift in focus by the Portuguese government.
Portugal Golden Visa Benefits
Enhanced Mobility
Enjoy visa-free access to the Schengen Area and the potential to obtain Portuguese citizenship after five years, which grants visa-free travel to over 180 countries.
Comprehensive Public Services
Gain full access to public services, including healthcare and education. If you choose to live in Portugal full-time, medical insurance is required. The visa permits you to work and run a business in Portugal.
Family Reunification
Extend the Portugal Golden Visa benefits to your family members, including your spouse, children under 18, dependent children over 18 (if they are full-time students), and dependent parents.
Path to Citizenship
Apply for Portuguese citizenship after five years of holding the Golden Visa. Requirements include no outstanding tax payments, a clean criminal record, passing a basic Portuguese language test, and fulfilling the residency requirements.
Streamlined Application
The Portuguese residency by investment program is fully digitalized process with online submission of all necessary documentation, simplifying the procedure and reducing processing times.
Investment for Portugal’s Golden Visa Program
Portugal’s Golden Visa program offers several attractive investment options, including:
Venture Capital or Private Equity Funds
Invest €500,000 in Portuguese venture capital or private equity funds.
Donations to Arts and Cultural Heritage
Contribute €250,000 to support Portugal’s cultural preservation.
Research and Development Contributions
Donate €500,000 to scientific or technological research projects.
Business Creation
Start a business that creates at least 10 jobs or invest €500,000 in an existing company that generates 5 jobs.
For more information and to explore your options under the updated Portuguese Golden Visa program, please reach out to our team.
