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Portugal
residence by investment
Portugal's Golden Visa uses qualifying fund, cultural and other permitted routes. AIMA processing times are not guaranteed.
Calculate your budget
- Investment
- from €250,000
- Timeline
- depends on AIMA
- Presence
- 7 days per year
- Status
- 2 years, then renewable
Investment routes
Current routes in 2026
Investment funds
CMVM-regulated funds focused on Portuguese companies; currently the most widely used route.
€500,000
Arts and cultural heritage
A donation supporting national cultural heritage projects.
€250,000
Job creation
A company and qualifying employment route for an operating business.
10 jobs
Your circumstances
Questions to settle before investing
Your citizenship, family, source of funds and intended stay shape the route. Review the questions that apply to you before committing capital.
US investors
- • Would a fund investment or a non-refundable cultural contribution fit your objective?
- • What should your US tax adviser review about the investment and a possible change in residence?
- • What are the fees, holding period, exit terms and family-document requirements?
UK investors
- • Which qualifying investment route fits your budget and intended time in Portugal?
- • What are the fund's fees and exit terms, or the terms of a cultural contribution?
- • How would a residence application affect your family plans and tax questions?
Process
From application to documents
Review and NIF
Profile review, Portuguese tax number and bank account.
2 weeksInvestment selection
Due diligence on funds or projects, documents and transfer of capital.
3–4 weeksAIMA filing
Preparation and online filing of the family application.
1 weekBiometrics and card
Biometric visit and issue of renewable two-year residence cards.
subject to appointmentWhat's included
Portuguese NIF and bank-account support
Fund due diligence and source-of-funds review
Document preparation and legalisation for the whole family
AIMA filing and biometric appointment
Residence-card renewals and citizenship preparation
Frequently asked questions
Must I live in Portugal?
No. The minimum is seven days in the first year and 14 days in each subsequent two-year period.
Who may join the application?
A spouse, dependent children generally up to age 26, and qualifying dependent parents.
When may I apply for citizenship?
Under the general rules effective from 19 May 2026: after seven years for EU and Portuguese-speaking nationals and after ten years for others, subject to all conditions.
Programme consultation
We'll map the route for your family
The form already accounts for the selected programme: Portugal.
- 01Official qualifying threshold and government fees
- 02Family composition and applicable surcharges
- 03Timeline, requirements and next steps
Quick enquiry
Discuss residency options
Share your goal, budget and preferred timing.
Portugal Golden Visa guides
Funds, property and residence rules
Portugal Golden Visa funds: what to check before you invest
How the €500,000 Portugal Golden Visa fund route works: AIMA rules, fees, liquidity, due diligence and the separate €250,000 cultural route.
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A foreign buyer's guide to Portugal: NIF, CPCV, land-registry checks, IMT and stamp duty. Why buying a home no longer qualifies for a Golden Visa.
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Greece vs Portugal Golden Visa in 2026: compare property, funds, the two very different €250,000 routes, family residence and citizenship risks.
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