Portugal - Golden Visa
Portugal’s Golden Visa Program is one of the most attractive residency-by-investment programs in Europe, offering investors and their families a fast-track route to EU residency and citizenship. With a 100% capital return guarantee, visa-free Schengen access, and lucrative investment benefits, this is a risk-free opportunity to secure your future in Europe.
Program Overview
Portugal’s Golden Visa Program is a residency-by-investment program that allows non-EU nationals to secure European residency through a qualifying investment. This program has been one of the most successful and sought-after residency programs globally, attracting investors due to its low-risk investment structure, minimal stay requirements, and pathway to citizenship.
Designed to encourage foreign investment in Portugal, the Golden Visa provides visa-free travel within the Schengen Zone, tax benefits, and an opportunity for permanent residency or citizenship after five years.
Program Information
Live, Work and Study in Portugal.
What are the eligibility requirements?
To qualify for Portugal’s Golden Visa Program, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
Minimum investment of €500,000 in a qualifying real estate project or approved investment fund.
The investment must be maintained for at least 6 years.
Investors have the option to receive 100% capital return after the required holding period.
Applicants must have no criminal convictions in Portugal or their home country.
A criminal record certificate must be provided from their country of residence.
The Portugal Golden Visa is only available to non-EU, non-EEA, and non-Swiss citizens.
Applicants must spend at least 7 days per year in Portugal.
There is no requirement to permanently reside in Portugal to maintain the visa.
Applicants must show proof of legal funds used for the investment.
The funds should be transferred from abroad into Portugal.
If the applicant does not reside in Portugal full-time, they must have valid health insurance.
What benefits will I receive?
No residency obligation, only seven days per year required in Portugal
100% capital return guarantee after six years. Upfront income of €100,000+
Secure and low-risk investment backed by a fund with a €1 billion asset portfolio.
Flexibility to retain the asset or exit with full repayment after six years.
Schengen Zone access, allowing travel across 27 European countries. No travel restrictions, enabling investors to maintain a global lifestyle.
Full family inclusion, extending residency to spouse, children, and dependent parents. Access to world-class universities with lower EU tuition fees
High-quality healthcare system
Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) 2.0 tax regime, potentially reducing or eliminating taxes on foreign income.
No wealth tax on foreign investors
No inheritance tax, allowing assets to be passed on without additional taxation.
One of the safest countries in the world
Mediterranean climate with over 300 days of sunshine per year.
Flexible Exit Strategy -
Option to keep or sell the investment after six years. No additional financial commitments once the investment period ends.
Investment Overview
Minimum Investment: €500,000
Structure: Developer-backed financing with a €1 billion asset fund
Capital Security: Investment repurchased by the fund after 5 years
Use of Funds: Hotel refurbishment in a fully operational property
Exit Strategy: Choose to retain the asset or receive your full investment back
How long does the process take?
Expect the entire process to take approximately 6-12 months.