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Golden Visa de Portugal a Partir de Estados Unidos
Americans using Portugal's golden visa now invest through funds, since the property route closed in 2023. What is different for US investors: most Portuguese funds can be treated as passive foreign investment companies for US tax, which changes how gains are taxed, and the minimum stay is only days per year.
Atualizado em 1 de outubro de 2026
Resposta rápida
US citizens can get a Portuguese golden visa by investing €500,000 in qualifying Portuguese investment funds; there is no property route. The minimum stay is 7 days in the first year and 14 days in each later two-year period. Non-US funds are often PFICs for US tax, which can make gains costly unless a qualifying election is available, so take US tax advice before choosing a fund.
Em 1 de outubro de 2026
| Fato | Detalhe |
|---|---|
| Visitas curtas | Sem visto para visitas até 90 dias em 180 (o ETIAS aplicar-se-á quando entrar em funcionamento)Fonte · verificado em 2 de outubro de 2026 |
| Documentos | Aceita-se a apostila: o seu país faz parte da Convenção da HaiaFonte · verificado em 2 de outubro de 2026 |
| Convenção de dupla tributação | Existe uma convenção abrangente sobre o rendimento em vigorFonte · verificado em 2 de outubro de 2026 |
| Dupla nacionalidade | Confirmamos isto para o seu caso |
| Mínimo | €500,000 in qualifying investment funds (real estate removed in October 2023)Fonte |
O que muda a partir de Estados Unidos
PFIC rules
US taxpayers holding non-US funds may be subject to the passive foreign investment company rules (Form 8621). Some funds provide information for a qualified electing fund election; check this before you invest.
No property route
Since October 2023, real estate no longer qualifies for the Portuguese golden visa, including through capital transfers.
Light presence
You only need to spend 7 days in Portugal in the first year and 14 days in each later two-year period, which suits people who keep living in the US.
Vias abertas para si
Os valores são mínimos legais de fontes oficiais. As taxas oficiais são estimativas e mudam; os nossos honorários são orçamentados para o seu caso.
Golden visa through investment funds
Investors subscribing to qualifying (non-real-estate) Portuguese funds. There is no property route.
- Mínimo
- €500,000 in qualifying investment funds (real estate removed in October 2023)
- Percurso
- Minimum stay of 7 days in year one and 14 days in each later two-year period
Não sabe que via lhe convém?
Um consultor verifica a sua elegibilidade a partir de Estados Unidos e responde num dia útil.
Passo a passo a partir de Estados Unidos
Choose a qualifying fund
Pick a CMVM-registered fund that meets the golden visa rules and suits your US tax position.
NIF and bank account
Get a Portuguese tax number and open a bank account.
Invest
Subscribe €500,000 and obtain the fund declaration.
Apply with AIMA
File online and attend biometrics in Portugal.
Renew
Keep the investment and meet the minimum stay to renew.
Documentos e legalização
Apostile em Estados Unidos os documentos públicos (certidões de nascimento e casamento, antecedentes criminais, diplomas) e traduza-os com tradutor certificado quando o destino o exigir.
Normalmente precisa de um certificado de antecedentes criminais de Estados Unidos e de qualquer outro país onde tenha vivido recentemente.
Onde pedir
Apply online with AIMA, then attend a biometrics appointment in Portugal.
Impostos: o que verificar antes de se mudar
Convenção de dupla tributação: Existe uma convenção abrangente sobre o rendimento em vigor Listed in AT CDT table 2023
Informação geral, não aconselhamento fiscal. Os pontos fiscais desta página aguardam revisão por um especialista.
Fontes e revisão
Última atualização: 1 de outubro de 2026
- AIMA (Portuguese Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum)
- IRS: Form 8621 (passive foreign investment companies)
- IRS: US citizens and resident aliens abroad
- Portuguese Tax Authority: double taxation conventions
Partes desta página aguardam revisão pela nossa equipe jurídica; confirmamos cada ponto para o seu caso antes do pedido.
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Frequently asked questions
Can Americans still buy property for a Portuguese golden visa?
No. Property routes were removed in October 2023; funds are the main route.
Are Portuguese golden visa funds PFICs?
Many non-US funds are treated as PFICs for US tax. Some offer reporting for a QEF election; take US tax advice.
Do I need to live in Portugal?
No. The minimum stay is 7 days in the first year and 14 days in each later two-year period.
Can it lead to citizenship?
Under the nationality law in force since 19 May 2026, citizenship needs 10 years of legal residence (7 for EU and Portuguese-speaking CPLP nationals). We confirm how your residence periods count.
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