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Portugal
Portugal Golden Visa Dubai | Residency & Citizenship by Investment
Minimum Investment Donation
€ 250,000
Minimum Investment Fund
€ 500,000
Processing Time
18-24 Months
Portugal Golden Visa for Dubai Investors
The Portugal Golden Visa Dubai program is one of Europe’s most sought-after residency pathways, offering investors from the UAE an opportunity to gain long-term residence in Portugal and visa-free access across the Schengen Area. Through Carte Blanche, Dubai-based applicants can seamlessly apply for the Portugal Golden Visa by investment, ensuring every legal and financial requirement is met with precision.
This initiative allows qualifying investors to obtain Portugal residency by investment through real estate purchases, capital transfers, or job-creation projects. Successful applicants—and their eligible family members—can live, work, and study in Portugal while maintaining their lifestyle in Dubai. With professional guidance from Carte Blanche, the entire process from application to final residency permit is efficient, transparent, and fully compliant with UAE and Portuguese regulations.
Whether your goal is European mobility, a stronger global portfolio, or a path toward eventual citizenship, the Portugal Golden Visa UAE program offers unmatched flexibility and long-term benefits, making it an ideal choice for forward-thinking Dubai investors.
Portugal Golden Visa Dubai – Pathway to European Citizenship
Through the Portugal Golden Visa Dubai program, investors from the UAE can secure a clear route to European residency and eventual citizenship. By making an approved investment—such as real estate acquisition or capital transfer—applicants gain the right to live and work in Portugal while enjoying visa-free travel across the entire Schengen Area.
With expert assistance from Carte Blanche, Dubai residents can confidently navigate the Portugal Citizenship by Investment Program, meeting all five-year residency requirements to qualify for a coveted Portuguese passport. Our team streamlines each stage, from initial application to final approval, ensuring your investment not only meets legal criteria but also aligns with your long-term global mobility goals.
Investment Options for Portugal Golden Visa Dubai 2025
The Portugal Golden Visa Dubai program gives investors and families a flexible path to European residency and citizenship through a variety of approved investment options. For 2025, applicants can choose real estate purchases starting from €500,000 (or €350,000 for designated renovation areas), capital transfers of at least €1.5 million into Portuguese banks or government bonds, or investments in innovative businesses that create local jobs. Other eligible routes include contributing a minimum of €500,000 to scientific research or supporting Portugal’s national heritage projects.
With its low physical stay requirement and the ability to apply for EU citizenship after just five years, the Portugal Golden Visa remains one of Europe’s most attractive residency-by-investment opportunities. Carte Blanche assists Dubai-based investors through every step, from selecting the right investment option to completing the legal process, ensuring a smooth and compliant application.
Where is Portugal?
Benefits of Portuguese Citizenship
- Unrestricted access to Schengen area
- Minimal physical residency required (7 days)
- Pathway to citizenship in 5 years
- Quality of education & world-class health care
- No management experience required
- Family members can be included in the application
Investment Options
Option 1
Contribution (Economic Diversification Fund)
The applicant is required to make a non-refundable contribution to the Economic Diversification Fund based on number of dependents being included in the application.
Donation to Arts
€ 250,000
€ 250,000 donation to
artistic production or in the
recovery or maintenance of
national cultural heritage.
Venture Capital | Investment Fund
€ 500,000
Invest € 500,000 in a
Portuguese investment or
venture capital fund, with a
five-year maturity of which at
least 60% of the portfolio
invested in Portugal-based
companies (excluding real
estate).
Business Investment
€ 500,000
Creation of a business with
minimum of ten new jobs. or €
500,000 in the incorporation of a
commercial company that is
registered and headquartered in
Portugal and creating a minimum
of five permanent jobs.
Eligibility Requirements
No Criminal Record
Good Health
Be able to verify source of funds
Transfer Donation, Investment or company formation
Application Steps And Timeline
Process Start
I. Sign Contract II.Obtain Tax Number III.Open Bank Account Transfer Funds IV. Submit Civil Documents V. Initiate GV process
Biometrics
• Visit Portugal for biometrics
Issuance Of Residency Card
• Issue of EU Residency Card (the waiting time may vary). Valid for 2 years.
Extend Residency Card
• Meet the minimal residency requirement & apply for extension of EU residency Card (valid for another 2 years)
Extend Residency Card
• Meet the minimal residency requirement & apply for extension of EU Residency Card (valid for another 2 years)
Option 1- Permanent Residency Application
• Golden Visa renewal and lodge application for permanent residency
Option 2- Citizenship Application
• Golden Visa renewal and lodge application for Portugal Citizenship
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Portugal Golden Visa Dubai
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the Portugal Golden Visa Dubai program?
The Portugal Golden Visa Dubai program is a residency-by-investment route that allows UAE and GCC investors to gain Portuguese residency through approved investments such as real estate or capital transfers.
2. Who can apply for the Portugal Golden Visa from Dubai?
Any non-EU national with a clean record and the required investment funds can apply through Carte Blanche’s guidance, whether they live in Dubai or elsewhere in the UAE.
3. What are the investment options for the Portugal Golden Visa?
Applicants can invest in real estate, create jobs, or contribute to research and cultural projects that qualify under Portugal’s residency-by-investment rules.
4. How long does it take to get Portugal residency through this program?
Typically, applicants receive their initial residency permit within 6–8 months of submitting a complete Portugal Golden Visa Dubai application.
5. Can I include my family in the application?
Yes. Spouses, dependent children, and in some cases dependent parents can be included in a single Portugal Golden Visa application.
6. When can I apply for Portuguese citizenship?
After maintaining legal residency and meeting the five-year stay requirement, investors may apply for full Portuguese citizenship and a passport.
7. How can Carte Blanche help with my application?
Carte Blanche provides end-to-end support, from investment selection and documentation to government filings, ensuring a smooth path to residency and eventual citizenship.
8. Is real estate still an option in 2025?
No, as of the latest updates, real estate investment is no longer part of the Golden Visa program.
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