Portugal Golden Residency Visa: Starting at 500,000 Euros

Portugal Golden Visa Program

Starting at 500,000 Euros

Portugal Golden Visa Program

Key Benefits of Portugal Golden Visa

Settlement in Portugal

Upon issuing the golden residence permit, the principal applicants, their spouses, and dependent children can settle in Portugal to live, work, study, and travel visa-free to 188 countries.

Low Physical Presence

A golden residence permit holder can maintain their status by visiting the country a minimum of 07 days per year and by abiding o the other visa conditions.

Access to Citizenship

Golden residence permit holders can apply for Portugal citizenship after a minimum of 05 years if they fulfill the conditions of their citizenship and establish themselves in Portugal.

Residency for 03 generations

It offers residency for 3 generations and a pathway to citizenship. The applicant’s legally recognized spouse or life partner is eligible; Dependent children under the age of 18 or they are full-time students and dependent; Parents of either the applicant or the spouse, if they are dependent

Visa Free Access

Visa-free access to all Schengen countries

Fast processing

Obtain Permanent Residency in 12-18 months

Eligibility for Portugal Investor Visa

Donation

The applicant must make a non-refundable contribution to a designated national or regional cultural, scientific, or technological initiative in Portugal. The minimum required donation is €250,000. This option allows individuals to support the country’s cultural and technological development while gaining residency benefits.

Admissibility

The applicants aged at least 18 years old must have never been convicted of a criminal offense in any jurisdiction. This evidence must be provided at the submission of the golden visa application.

Documentation

The applicants must provide the proper documentation to establish their identity, proof of qualifying investment and its ownership by the applicants, healthcare coverage, etc.

Important: real estate no longer qualifies

Since October 2023, real estate purchases no longer qualify for Portugal's Golden Visa. Current eligible routes are a minimum €500,000 investment in a qualifying investment fund, or the €250,000 cultural donation route described above. Portugal's 2026 nationality law reform has also extended the minimum residency period required before citizenship eligibility for most non-EU/CPLP applicants — confirm current timelines with us before applying.