The Investor's Guide to citizenship and residency
Portugal
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Portugal
GOLDEN VISA
The Portugal Golden Visa program, introduced by the amendment of Act 23/2007 on July 4, 2012, allows non-EU investors to obtain a temporary EU residence permit for up to 5 years through investment in Portugal. The program is unique as the law enables the Golden Visa holder to apply for citizenship after 5 years without ever residing in Portugal..
CITIZENSHIP INVEST IS A TRUSTED PARTNER TO OBTAIN THE PORTUGUESE GOLDEN VISA
The Portugal Golden Visa program, introduced by the amendment of Act 23/2007 on July 4, 2012, allows non-EU investors to obtain a temporary EU residence permit for up to 5 years through investment in Portugal. The program is unique as the law enables the Golden Visa holder to apply for citizenship after 5 years without ever residing in Portugal..
Program overview
Processing Time
8-10 Months
Visa free travel
Portugal Residents have visa-free access to 27 Schengen countries.
Investment type
Portugal Capital Transfer (Investment Fund)
Investment cost
Applicants must invest a minimum of €200.000 as a capital transfer to obtain the Portuguese Golden Visa.
Family Dependents
Spouse and children under 18 years. Adult children 18 years old and above and the parents of the main applicant who are financially dependent.
Passport Validity
Time to citizenship
5 years of holding Permanent Residency
Validity of Residency
PORTUGAL GOLDEN VISA LAW
On the 4th of July, 2023, changes have been enacted into law 23/2007 restricting investment activities to Creation of at least 10 jobs, Investment Funds, Scientific Research, Arts & Culture, and Commercial Company creating at least 5 jobs only. The forementioned investment activities cannot aim directly or indirectly at real estate investments.
