Portugal Golden Visa
Secure global mobility and EU citizenship through investments in the Portuguese economy.
Secure global mobility and EU citizenship through investments in the Portuguese economy.
The Legacy You Leave Behind
The Golden Visa is an expedited path for individuals not originally from the EU, EEA, or Switzerland to get Portuguese and EU Residency.
It grants you the right to live, work, and study in Portugal, giving you a real European foothold.
The Golden Visa allows the inclusion of a spouse, children, and parents of both the main applicant and their spouse within the same application.
It also allows visa-free access to 29 European Schengen countries.
As a Golden Visa holder, you can apply for permanent residency in Portugal after 5 years and for citizenship after 5 years without needing to live in Portugal full-time.
Combine that with Portugal’s high quality of life, access to public healthcare and education, and lower cost of living, and you have one of Europe’s most attractive residency options.
Launched in 2012 as the Residence Permit for Investment Activity (ARI), the Portugal Golden Visa was designed to attract foreign capital and support economic growth.
Since inception, the program has issued over 20,000 residence permits to investors and their families and has generated over €7 billion for the Portuguese economy.
The structure is straightforward: make a qualifying investment, include eligible family members, maintain the investment, and keep on renewing the permit until you’re either eligible for permanent residency or citizenship.
The combination of mobility, stability, and tangible local contribution explains why Portugal remains a leading choice for global investors.
A New Era of Opportunity With Investment Funds
As the regulatory landscape evolves, Investment Funds have emerged as the most attractive and strategic route to secure residency in Europe and a pathway to Portuguese citizenship.
This structured solution with potential return on investment offers transparent navigation and strategic capital allocation that meets all eligibility criteria, securing you and your family all the benefits of European residency.
(*) Since October 2023, Real Estate no longer qualifies for the Portuguese Golden Visa.
More Than a Permit - A Life Upgrade
Your Path to a Better Future
The Portugal Golden Visa is an open programme available to non-EU, non-EEA, and non-Swiss citizens who can meet the eligibility and investment criteria.
The Golden Visa Eligibility Criteria are:
Be an adult, at least 18 years old;
Be a third country national, meaning you can’t be originally from the EU, EEA or Switzerland;
Have a valid passport;
Have a clean criminal record;
Have private medical insurance.
Portugal Golden Visa and family inclusion
You can also include your family members in your Portugal Golden Visa application.
Dependent children and handicapped children under each of the spouse's guardianship;
Adopted children—whether by the main applicant or the spouse;
Dependent parents from either the Golden Visa holder or spouse;
18+ dependent children, whether of the main applicant or spouse, who are still studying;
Minor dependent siblings who are under the guardianship of the main Golden Visa applicant.
There's a Superior Choice
To qualify for the Golden Visa, applicants must make either a donation or an investment in the Portuguese economy.
Portugal Homes provides expert guidance throughout the Golden Visa application process, from investment selection to residency approval. Contact us today to start your journey to Portuguese residency and EU citizenship!
Everything You Need to Know
Besides the eligibility criteria, you must supply a list of documents to support you Portugal Golden Visa application, as well as comply with the programme’s requirements.
The Timeline to a Freer Tomorrow
Year 0 & 1
Meet with our investment advisors to select the best option;
Make your investment and submit your Golden Visa application;
Due to high demand, processing may take up to 18 months.
Year 1 & 2.
Receive your Golden Visa and temporary residency permit.
Live, work, and study in Portugal with access to the Schengen Area, subject to a minimum physical presence requirement of 7 days per year, consecutive or non-consecutive.
Year 3 & 4
Renew your Golden Visa for another two years while maintaining residency benefits.
Year 5 & 6
Completion of the 5 Year Golden Visa investment;
After 5 years, you become eligible for permanent residency or Portuguese citizenship
Returns Beyond Residency Benefits
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Your Dedicated Partner
Portugal Homes is your dedicated partner throughout your Golden Visa journey, offering clear guidance and hands-on support at every stage.
From selecting the most suitable investment option to managing requirements, specialists coordinate the entire process with precision and transparency.
Contact Us TodayWhat Our Clients Say About Us
What impressed me most was their transparency, efficiency, and warm approach. They truly go above and beyond to make you feel supported and confident in your decisions.
Ozlem Isik
Türkiye
Ryan is very professional, but also friendly and knowledgeable about the Golden Visa market. He was also flexible as he travelled from the Algarve to meet me in Lisbon.
Investor
United Kingdom
So far it has been great. Simon Hobson is very knowledgeable and friendly.
Loay El Abiad
Saudi Arabia
Ryan has been extremely helpful and responsive to our questions. It was a delight to have worked with him, including Mariana, LuÃsa, and David as well. Very experienced team!
Marjorie Tan-Thronson
USA
Antoine has been great. He is very proactive, positive and knowledgeable about Lisbon. I was initially paired up with him as a GV client and later switched to an investor.
Peter Leong
Netherlands
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