ABOUT THE
PORTUGAL GOLDEN VISA
Night view of the Sintra Palace.
© Vikas Tandon
The Portugal Golden Visa Programme allows citizens of Non-EU countries to obtain Portuguese residency by investment. The visa allows one to live and work in Portugal, and travel freely within the Schengen area. There are many options for investment. By investing as little as €500,000 (or donating €250,000) in Portugal, one can obtain the Portuguese Golden Visa for the whole family including dependent parents and in-laws (although a recent new proposed law may change this for family members).
AFTER 5 YEARS OF
GOLDEN VISA RESIDENCY >
*Subject to prevailing Nationality Laws at the time
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Apply for Portuguese citizenship, and
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Live & Work in any country within The European Union
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Enjoy visa-free travel to 186 countries, OR
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Apply for Permanent Residency to continue living and working in Portugal and enjoy visa-free travel in the Schengen region
BENEFITS
REQUIREMENTS
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The applicant must be a citizen of a Non-EU country.
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Invest in one of the eligible investment options (Venture Capital Funds, Invest in a business, Start a business, etc.)
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The funds for the investment for Residence Permit MUST originate from outside Portugal.
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Investment can be made as an individual or as a legal entity.
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Multiple applicants can invest together as a group, however each applicant’s contribution/share must meet the required threshold.
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Demonstrate that all applicants hold no criminal record.
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Stay in Portugal for at least 7 days in the first year, and for at least 14 days in each of the two subsequent 2-year periods.
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Stay invested for the entire duration of 5 years of the Golden Visa.
COSTS
Cost Head | Year 0 | Year 2 | Year 4 | Year 6 |
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Legal Fees (approx. per family) | €6,000 | €3,000 | €3,000 | €3,000 |
On Approval of Application (Per Person) | € 8,060.20 | € 4,030.90 | € 4,030.90 | € 4,030.90 |
Analysis of Application (Each Family Member) | € 806.80 | € 806.80 | € 806.80 | € 806.80 |
Analysis of Application (Main Applicant) | € 806.80 | € 806.80 | € 806.80 | € 806.80 |
*Subject to prevailing rates. Please call us to confirm.