ARI (Portugal) (ARI) Definition

Also known as:ARIAutorização de Residência para Atividade de InvestimentoPortugal golden visa

Definition

The official name of the Portugal golden visa: a residence permit granted for a qualifying investment activity.

The permit is renewable and comes with a low minimum stay. Time spent with the permit can count towards permanent residence or citizenship under the general rules.

Where ARI (Portugal) comes up

Programme
Portugal Golden Visa
Portugal Golden Visa: residence rights for qualifying investors from €500,000, typical processing of 6–8 months, 7 days per year, and family inclusion.
Answer
Should I do CBI or RBI? How do I decide?
I'm torn between Caribbean CBI (faster, full passport) and an EU residency-by-investment route (longer pathway but EU access). Budget is around USD 600k. What framework do you use to decide?
Answer
How long does a CBI application really take, end-to-end?
I've seen "3–4 months" advertised for Caribbean CBI, but a friend's application took nearly a year. What's realistic, and what causes the delays?
Answer
Does getting a Caribbean CBI passport change my tax residency?
I'm considering St Lucia's CBI. I work remotely and currently pay tax in Australia. Will obtaining a second citizenship trigger any tax obligation in St Lucia or change my Australian tax position?

Latest insights and guides on ARI (Portugal)

Country guide
Portugal Golden Visa: Country Guide
A practical guide to Portugal Golden Visa: investment options from €500,000, processing of 6–8 months, family inclusion and how to prepare a clean application.
Published Oct 1, 2026
Tax Strategy
UAE vs Portugal: Which Tax Residency Strategy Delivers Superior Returns in 2026?
A detailed comparison of tax implications, lifestyle trade-offs, and financial outcomes for HNW families choosing between UAE and Portugal as their primary tax base.
Published Mar 18, 20261 min read
Market Report
Caribbean CBI Programmes: 2026 Competitiveness Index — Which Wins?
We rank all five Caribbean CBI programmes across 12 criteria including cost, processing speed, visa-free access, and family eligibility.
Published Mar 2, 20261 min read

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Frequently asked questions

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What is investment migration?

Investment migration is the legal process of obtaining citizenship or residency in a foreign country through a qualifying financial contribution — such as a government fund donation, real estate purchase, or business investment. Programmes are offered by sovereign governments and are fully legal, internationally recognised, and increasingly common among UHNW and HNW individuals and families.

What is the difference between residency and citizenship by investment?

Residence by investment gives you the right to live in a country; citizenship by investment makes you a national with a passport and full civic rights.

Residence permits usually need renewing and may carry stay requirements, while citizenship is generally permanent. Many families combine the two to cover different needs.

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