Residency by Investment · EuropePortugal Golden Visa
Europe's most popular residency, and a five-year path to an EU passport.
Minimum investment
€500,000
Processing time
6-12 months to residence
Grants
Residence permit
Region
Europe
Overview
A flexible fund-based golden visa requiring only seven days a year in Portugal, with a route to citizenship after five years. The real-estate route has closed; fund and capital-transfer routes remain.
Investment routes
Qualifying options for this programme. We model each against your goals.
Qualifying investment fund
Regulated venture/PE funds
€500,000
Cultural / scientific donation
Approved heritage projects
€250,000
Job creation
Or company formation
10 jobs
Key benefits
- Only ~7 days per year of physical presence required
- Eligibility for citizenship after five years
- Schengen freedom of movement as a resident
- Spouse, children and dependent parents included
Requirements
- Maintain the qualifying investment for the full period
- Minimum stay of ~7 days per year
- Clean record and tax registration (NIF)
- Biometrics appointment in Portugal
Family inclusion
Spouse, dependent children, and dependent parents qualify on a single application.
What to weigh
- The real-estate route is closed, current routes are funds, donation or jobs.
- Citizenship after five years requires a basic Portuguese language test (A2).
Where it takes you
A selection of notable destinations this programme unlocks.
Frequently asked
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Is Portugal Golden Visa right for you?
We'll tell you honestly, including when another programme, or simply waiting, would serve you better.