Portugal Golden Visa

Holders of a Golden Visa have a Portugal residence permit which allows access to the Schengen area — without the need for any additional visa, and with the right to enjoy long-term residency in Portugal.

The Golden Visa is issued for one year and then renewed for successive two-year periods, provided that investment requirements and minimum stay periods in Portugal are maintained.

Investment Options to Qualify

  • Fund subscription: minimum €500,000 to a qualifying Venture Capital or Private Equity fund
  • Scientific research: minimum €500,000 (or €400,000 in low-density regions)
  • Job creation: incorporate a company and generate at least 10 jobs, valued at €500,000
  • Artistic production: minimum €250,000 to support artistic endeavours
  • National heritage donation: minimum €250,000
  • Capital transfer of at least €1,000,000 into Portugal
  • Scientific research investment of at least €350,000

Required Documents

  • Passport or valid travel ID
  • Proof of legal entry into Portugal
  • Proof of health insurance (last 3 months)
  • Criminal record certificate (last 3 months)
  • Tax and Social Security compliance evidence
  • Receipt of Golden Visa fee payment
  • Bank statement (financial investment)
  • Employment contracts (job creation)
  • Deeds of purchase (real estate investment)

Key Benefits of a Golden Visa

Flexibility to Reside Outside Portugal

Maintain Portuguese residence with just 7 days in the first year and 14 days in each following two-year period.

Free Travel in the EU and Schengen Area

Golden Visa holders do not need to apply for a visa to travel anywhere in Europe.

Family Reunion Visa

Apply for family members to also receive a Portuguese Permit, allowing the whole family to live, study and work in the EU.

Path to Portuguese Citizenship

After 6 years of official residence, you can apply for a Portuguese passport.

Map of Portugal

Portugal — Invest in a New Lifestyle

Portugal has been a member of the European Union for over 26 years and uses the Euro as its currency. In 2010, Lisbon was rated the "Best Destination" by the European Consumers Choice Awards.

In 2011, Portugal was voted one of the 42 cities in the world with the best quality of life by the Worldwide Quality of Living Survey.

Portugal has clear and transparent tax rules and offers excellent facilities for obtaining residence permits — making it one of the best countries in Europe for foreign investors to buy property.

CAMIL.CA provides up-to-date and reliable information from official sources to help you make the right decision.

Property Purchase Conditions for Golden Visa

€500,000+

Property Investment

The applicant needs to invest in a property or properties with a combined value of €500,000 or more.

€500,000+ each

Joint Ownership

Each joint owner must individually invest in property equal to or above €500,000.

€500,000 deposit

Promissory Purchase

Through a promissory purchase agreement, subject to a deposit equal to or above €500,000.

Flexible Use

Property Purposes

The property can be used for leasing or for commercial, touristic and agricultural purposes.

Financing Available

Down Payment Option

Buyers can apply for financing provided the first €500,000 is remitted as a down payment.

5 Year Minimum

Minimum Hold Period

Properties must be maintained for a minimum of 5 years from the date the residence permit is granted, free from charges or mortgages.

Important: The purchase of a property must have been made at the time the application for the residence permit is presented. The properties acquired must be free from any charges or mortgages for the full 5-year period.

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