Europe · EU
Portugal
residency by investment
Portugal's Golden Visa uses qualifying fund, cultural and other permitted routes. AIMA processing times are not guaranteed.
Calculate the budget
- Investment
- from €250,000
- Timeline
- depends on AIMA
- Presence
- 7 days per year
- Status
- 2 years, then renewable
Investment options
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
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 our support includes
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 will plan the right route for your family
The form already includes your selected programme: Portugal.
- 01Official participation threshold and government charges
- 02Family composition and applicable additions
- 03Timing, requirements and next steps
Quick enquiry
Discuss residency options
Share your goal, budget and preferred timing.