Portugal
Portugal Golden Visa
Since the real estate route was closed in 2023, the programme runs mainly through regulated funds. The figures below carry their source and review date.
- Investment threshold
- €500,000
- Main route
- Fund investment
- Stay requirement
- About 7 days a year
- Family scope
- Spouse, children, parents over 65
Last updated: 16.09.2026
Programme facts
Conditions follow Portuguese legislation and are re-confirmed for each file.
Last reviewed: 16.09.2026
- Investment amount
- €500,000 Into eligible funds. The real estate route is closed.
- Holding period
- At least 5 years The investment is held for the duration of the status.
- Fund supervision
- CMVM Funds authorised by the Portuguese securities regulator.
- Stay requirement
- About 7 days a year Calculated as 14 days over each two-year period.
- Family scope
- Spouse, dependent children, and the parents over 65 of the investor and spouse The age and education status of children affects eligibility.
- Citizenship
- After the legal period and a language requirement How the period is counted has changed more than once; current practice is confirmed per file.
How the process runs
We coordinate the institutions; you are not left to chase them one by one.
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01
Initial assessment
Family structure, time horizon and objectives are reviewed against the route.
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02
Tax number and bank account
A Portuguese tax number is obtained and the account opening is prepared.
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03
Fund review
Prospectuses, cost structures and audit reports are compared.
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04
Investment
Subscription documents are signed, the transfer is made and the certificate is issued.
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05
Application
The file is completed and submitted to the authority.
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06
Biometrics and card
Appointments are tracked and the residence card is followed through.
Is Portugal the right fit for you?
Family structure, time horizon and how much time you can spend abroad usually narrow the options quickly.
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The information on this page is general in nature and does not constitute investment advice. Programme conditions are subject to the legislation of the country concerned and are re-confirmed before any application.
Last updated: 16.09.2026