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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.

Minimum investment
€500,000
Processing time
6–8 months
Family
Family can be included
Residency requirement
7 days/yr

Quick answer

The Portugal Golden visa requires a minimum investment of €500,000. Government processing typically takes 6–8 months. A spouse and dependants can usually be included in one application. Residency requirement: 7 days/yr.

At a glance

Route: Golden visaCountry: PortugalRegion: Europe

Minimum investment
€500,000
Minimum ustalone przez państwo, przed kosztami urzędowymi.
Processing time
6–8 months
Typowy czas po złożeniu kompletnego wniosku.
Visa-free destinations
186
Kierunki bez wcześniejszej wizy. Dostęp może się zmienić.
Family inclusion
Yes
Przed złożeniem wniosku sprawdź, którzy członkowie rodziny się kwalifikują.
Residency requirement
7 days/yr
Minimalny pobyt w kraju, aby zachować status.

Official sources: Autorização de residência para investimento (art. 90.º-A) (accessed 1 października 2026); Tabela de taxas (Portaria 307/2023) (accessed 1 października 2026)

Last reviewed 1 października 2026 by Citizen Sure editorial team

Figures are pending review by a qualified adviser. Always confirm current rules with the official source before investing.

Service fees are not shown here: your adviser prepares a written quote for your family and route. Government and due diligence fees are paid to the authority.

The Portugal Golden Visa route grants a residence permit to investors who make a qualifying investment and meet the eligibility and background-check requirements. It is designed for families who want a lawful base in Portugal while keeping their existing nationality. Key facts at a glance: minimum investment from €500,000; typical processing time 6–8 months; stay requirement: 7 days per year; travel document access to 186 destinations without a visa in advance. Spouses and children can usually be included, subject to the programme's dependant rules. Every application is reviewed against source-of-funds and source-of-wealth evidence, police records and international screening databases. Preparing clean, certified and translated documents up front is the single biggest factor in avoiding delays. Programme rules, investment thresholds and government fees change frequently. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice — confirm the current requirements with a qualified adviser before you commit funds.

Is this programme right for you?

The Portugal Golden visa tends to suit applicants when most of these apply.

  • You can commit at least €500,000 to a qualifying investment
  • You can plan around a processing time of 6–8 months
  • You want your spouse and children in the same application
  • You can meet the residency requirement: 7 days/yr
Check your eligibility

Investment options

Official minimums for each qualifying route. Government and third-party costs are listed as estimates and change with family size.

  • Units in non-real-estate investment funds

    Minimum
    €500,000 (fund maturity at least 5 years; at least 60% invested in companies based in Portugal)
    Holding period
    At least 5 years
    Refundable
    You keep the asset

    Official costs (estimates)

    • AIMA fees per applicant for application analysis, permit grant and renewal, set in the Portaria 307/2023 fee table

    Official source

  • Company incorporation or capital increase with 5 permanent jobs

    Minimum
    €500,000
    Holding period
    At least 5 years; jobs kept for at least 3 years
    Refundable
    You keep the asset

    Official costs (estimates)

    • AIMA fees per applicant for application analysis, permit grant and renewal, set in the Portaria 307/2023 fee table

    Official source

  • Scientific research

    Minimum
    €500,000
    Holding period
    At least 5 years
    Refundable
    No, a contribution

    Official costs (estimates)

    • AIMA fees per applicant for application analysis, permit grant and renewal, set in the Portaria 307/2023 fee table

    Official source

  • Artistic production or national cultural heritage

    Minimum
    €250,000
    Holding period
    At least 5 years
    Refundable
    No, a contribution

    Official costs (estimates)

    • AIMA fees per applicant for application analysis, permit grant and renewal, set in the Portaria 307/2023 fee table

    Official source

  • Job creation

    Minimum
    At least 10 jobs (8 in low-density areas)
    Holding period
    At least 5 years
    Refundable
    You keep the asset

    Official costs (estimates)

    • AIMA fees per applicant for application analysis, permit grant and renewal, set in the Portaria 307/2023 fee table

    Official source

Who is eligible

  • Main applicant aged 18 or over
  • Clean criminal record and successful due diligence checks
  • Lawful, documented source of funds

Family members

  • Spouse or partner
  • Children under 18
  • Adult children in full-time study

Timeline

Typical steps from first call to approval.

  1. Eligibility assessment

    We review your goals, family profile and source of wealth, and confirm which investment options fit.

  2. Documents and due diligence

    We prepare certified, translated documents and pre-screen the file against the government's checks.

  3. Investment and submission

    You complete the qualifying investment through regulated channels and the application is filed.

  4. Approval and issuance

    After approval, permits or passports are issued and we plan renewals and next steps with you.

Documents checklist

The core documents most applicants prepare. Your adviser gives you the complete list for your nationality and family.

  • Valid passport for every applicant
  • Birth and marriage certificates
  • Police clearance from countries of residence
  • Proof of address
  • Source of funds and source of wealth evidence
  • Bank reference letters
  • Medical certificate and health insurance where required
  • Certified translations and apostilles

Benefits

  • Lawful residence

    A residence permit in Portugal for you and your family.

  • Light presence rules

    Stay requirement: 7 days per year.

  • Family inclusion

    Spouses and children can usually be included in one application.

186

Visa-free and visa-on-arrival destinations

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Tax overview

This jurisdiction offers tax advantages to new residents.

General information only, pending review by a tax adviser. Your tax position depends on where you are resident, not only on your new status.

Przedłużenie i droga do obywatelstwa

Zezwolenie jest przedłużane w stałych odstępach, dopóki utrzymujesz inwestycję. Pobyt stały lub obywatelstwo mogą nastąpić zgodnie z prawem krajowym, zwykle po dłuższym pobycie i spełnieniu wymogów integracyjnych.

Przed podjęciem decyzji sprawdź aktualne warunki przedłużenia w oficjalnym źródle.

Pros and cons

Strengths

  • Low stay requirement: 7 days in the first year and 14 days in later years
  • Spouse, children, dependent parents and some siblings can join through family reunification

Things to weigh

  • Real estate does not qualify
  • Investments must be held for at least 5 years
  • Research and cultural routes are non-refundable

Ryzyka i due diligence

Uwzględnij te kwestie przed przelaniem środków.

  • Główny wnioskodawca i dorośli członkowie rodziny przechodzą weryfikację przeszłości i pochodzenia środków.
  • Wnioski mogą zostać odrzucone, a niektóre formy inwestycji są bezzwrotne.
  • Progi, zasady i dostęp bezwizowy mogą zmienić się w krótkim czasie.
  • Współpracuj tylko z licencjonowanymi agentami i niezależnie weryfikuj tytuły do nieruchomości lub funduszy.

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How it compares

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Portugal Golden visa€500,0006–8 months1867 days/yr
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UAE Golden visaAED 2,000,0007–10 working days (Dubai)180No minimum stay
Malta Obywatelstwo za inwestycjęClosed (2025)12–14 months18612 months
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Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum investment for the Portugal Golden visa?

The official minimum is €500,000. Government, due diligence and third-party costs are extra and depend on family size.

How long does the Portugal Golden visa take?

Government processing typically takes 6–8 months once a complete application is filed. Preparing documents usually adds a few weeks.

Can I include my family?

Yes. A spouse and dependent children can usually be included; some programmes also accept dependent parents.

Do I need to live there?

Yes: 7 days/yr.

Do I get my investment back?

It depends on the route. Contributions are not refundable. With property, bond, deposit or fund routes you keep the asset and can usually sell or redeem it after the holding period.

Do ilu krajów posiadacze Portugal Golden visa mogą podróżować bez wizy?

186 kierunków według aktualnie publikowanych danych. Dostęp może się zmienić, sprawdź przed podróżą.

Czy Portugal Golden visa czyni mnie rezydentem podatkowym?

Sam status nie czyni Cię rezydentem podatkowym. Zależy to od miejsca zamieszkania i przepisów każdego kraju, dlatego skorzystaj z niezależnej porady podatkowej.

Czy Portugal Golden visa może prowadzić do obywatelstwa?

Zezwolenie jest przedłużane w stałych odstępach, dopóki utrzymujesz inwestycję. Pobyt stały lub obywatelstwo mogą nastąpić zgodnie z prawem krajowym, zwykle po dłuższym pobycie i spełnieniu wymogów integracyjnych. Przed podjęciem decyzji sprawdź aktualne warunki przedłużenia w oficjalnym źródle.

Jakie weryfikacje obejmuje wniosek o Portugal Golden visa?

Główny wnioskodawca i dorośli członkowie rodziny przechodzą weryfikację przeszłości i pochodzenia środków. Wnioski mogą zostać odrzucone, a niektóre formy inwestycji są bezzwrotne.

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