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.
€ 250,000 donation to
artistic production or in the
recovery or maintenance of
national cultural heritage.
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).
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.
I. Sign Contract II.Obtain Tax Number III.Open Bank Account Transfer Funds IV. Submit Civil Documents V. Initiate GV process
• Visit Portugal for biometrics
• Issue of EU Residency Card (the waiting time may vary). Valid for 2 years.
• Meet the minimal residency requirement & apply for extension of EU residency Card (valid for another 2 years)
• Meet the minimal residency requirement & apply for extension of EU Residency Card (valid for another 2 years)
• Golden Visa renewal and lodge application for permanent residency
• Golden Visa renewal and lodge application for Portugal Citizenship
Yes! You don’t have to live full-time in Portugal. Just stay 7 days a year and your visa stays valid. It’s great for people who want flexibility.
No, not anymore. Real estate investment is no longer an option. You can now invest in funds or donate to culture/art to qualify.
Not right away. The Golden Visa gives you residency, not a passport. But after 5 years, you can apply for Portuguese citizenship and get a passport.
Not for living or working, but you can travel freely to all 26 Schengen countries like France, Germany, Italy, etc., without a separate visa.
Yes! You’re free to work, start a business, or even study in Portugal if you want. Or you can just use it as a backup residency option.
Yes. You can include your spouse, kids (even over 18 if they’re studying), and dependent parents in one family application.
If you remove your investment before the required 5 years, your visa might get canceled. So you must keep the investment active to maintain your residency.
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