Residency by Investment

Portugal Golden Visa

The Portugal Golden Visa offers economic benefits, and superior lifestyle options

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schengen countries

€325,000

minimum requirement

24+

months processing time

The Portugal Golden Visa by Investment Programme provides visa-free travel within the Schengen area thanks to the country’s EU membership.

It also offers a path to a Portugal Passport and Citizenship by Naturalization or Permanent Residence after as little as five years.

Benefits of the Portugal Golden Visa Programme

Include Family Members

One of the key benefits of Portugal Residency by Investment is that you can also extend your application to dependents. This provides an excellent option for families seeking a European base.

Maintain a Base Elsewhere

With just 7 days of residence required within Portugal for the first year and 14 for subsequent years, this allows you to enjoy a primary residence in a non-EU country.

Forge a Path to Citizenship

The Portuguese RBI scheme provides you with an easy-to-follow path to citizenship or permanent residence after 5 years.

Enjoy EU Access

Through the Golden Visa Programme, you and your family can travel visa-free through 29 countries in the Schengen area.

Who Can Get Portugal Residency

Investor

Firstly, over 18 years old
Secondly, have not received a custodial sentence of more than one year
Next, free from debts in Portugal
Also, source investment capital outside Portugal
Fifthly, able to confirm the legality of your income
Sixthly, no serious illnesses
Lastly, hold medical insurance

Spouse

Firstly, over 18 years old
Plus, have not received a custodial sentence of more than one year
Next, no serious illnesses
Finally, hold medical insurance

Children

Either fully financially dependent on you the investor
Or live in the family home or study at university

Parents

Fully dependent on you, the investor
Over 55 years old

Program Requirements

To be eligible for the Portugal Golden Visa, you must fulfil ONE of the following investment options AND meet other requirements:

OPTION 1. Make one of the following capital contributions:

Contribute €250,000 in support of either artistic output or maintenance of national heritage (€200,000 in a less densely-populated area)
Donate €500,000 to activities conducted by public or private scientific research institutions
Invest €500,000 in either Portuguese investment funds or venture capital funds
Donate €168,000 and a trusted lender will finance your Portuguese fund investment

OPTION 2. Realize a business investment in Portugal

You can incorporate a company or, as an alternative option, increase the share capital of an existing Portuguese company for €500,000. This must also create 5 local jobs for a 3-year period. Another way to obtain a Portuguese Golden Visa this way is to create a minimum of 10 new jobs.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND BENEFITS

You must spend at least 7 days per year in Portugal during your first term of residency. In each extra 2-year period, you must reside in Portugal for 14 days. In terms of benefits, an attractive tax regime accompanies a high living standard. You can also add dependent children and dependent parents to your application.

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Application Process

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We commence our process, naturally enough, with Form 1. This is the initial RIF Trust due diligence. After screening, we will give you a Client Agreement (CA) to review and sign.

Upon receiving the signed agreement and retainer payment, our case processing team next complete all the government forms. They also collate supporting documents.

This includes documentation establishing a good standing with the Portuguese Tax and Customs Authority and Social Security system. What’s more, we help you with opening a Portuguese bank account.

We liaise with the Portuguese Immigration and Border Service (Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras – SEF) on your behalf as the Golden Visa applicant. You then receive your Golden Visa.

Golden Visa issued for two years

Once the initial period of your Golden Visa Programme ends, we will assist you with the renewal. This means that you still qualify for the 2-year extension. Our expert team will guide you through all the steps.

Renewing your Portuguese Golden Visa

As the fourth year of your Portuguese Golden Visa programme approaches, we help you with the renewal. This ensures that you remain eligible.

You will renew your Golden Visa for 2 years. This means you to keep your residency status in Portugal and, furthermore, enjoy all the benefits.

Achieving permanent residency or citizenship

In year 5 of the Portugal Golden Visa Programme, you qualify for permanent residency or citizenship. Choose from either long-term residency or nationality options in Portugal.

So, while the Golden Visa is not a Citizenship by Investment as such, you become eligible for Portuguese citizenship after 5 years.