PORTUGAL GOLDEN VISA

BENEFITS
  • High-quality education and healthcare (ranked 17th in human capital development)
  • The right to work and start a business
  • Eligibility for permanent residence or EU citizenship after 5 years
  • No need to live in the country full-time to maintain status - only a few days per year may be sufficient
  • One of the lowest costs of living in Western Europe
  • No requirement to find a job, enroll in a university, or take language exams (unlike standard residence permits)
  • Residence permit for the whole family (spouse, children, and parents can be included in the application without additional investment)
  • High quality of life (ranked 27th globally)
  • Travel within the Schengen Area (up to 90 days within any 180-day period)
  • Ranked 7th for safety
  • Strong social mobility and career opportunities
  • Mild winters and warm summers
  • Potential to recover your investment in 5-10 years and earn returns
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Portugal is one of the most welcoming countries for foreigners (the number of foreign residents has doubled since 2013 to 2025). The country is known for its mild climate, beautiful landscapes, and high quality of life. Portugal offers strong infrastructure, education, healthcare, and other social benefits, while maintaining a relatively affordable cost of living.

Investment options for Portugal’s Golden Visa:
  • Contribution to the restoration of national heritage sites or support of cultural activities.
Investment: from €250,000

  • Purchase of units in investment funds intended to capitalize companies registered under Portuguese law.
Investment: from €500,000

  • Business investment in Portugal with the creation of 5 jobs.
Investment: from €500,000

  • Investment in Portuguese scientific research projects.
Investment: from €500,000

  • Creation of at least 10 jobs in Portugal. The applicant can start a new business or invest in an existing one.
Company setup


APPLICATION PROCESS
  1. Preliminary due diligence
  2. Obtain a Portuguese tax identification number
  3. Document collection
  4. Fund selection
  5. Investment
  6. Final document collection
  7. Biometrics appointment and submission of the residence permit application
  8. Receive residence permit cards

PROCESSING TIME
from 12 months

COST
from €30,000
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