Holders of a Golden Visa essentially have a Portugal residence permit which allows them access to the Europe Schengen area.
Without the need of any additional visa and can enjoy long term residency in Portugal.
To apply for a Golden Visa, there needs to be proof that the applicant has made a purchase of ANY type of real estate in Portugal of at least €500,000.
The Golden Visa is originally issued for one year and then renewed for successive periods of two years.
There are a number of ways to get a Golden Visa in Portugal; bellow you can find the different options:
Capital transfer of at least EUR 1 million into Portugal
The creation of at least 10 job positions in Portugal
The purchase of real estate property in Portugal worth at least EUR 500,000
The purchase of real estate property in Portuguese urban regeneration areas at least 30 years old to the value of at least EUR 350,000
Investment of at least EUR 350,000 in scientific research in Portugal
Investment of at least EUR 250,000 in Portuguese arts, culture and heritage
Investment of at least EUR 500,000 in small and medium businesses in Portugal.
Invest at least 350,000€ in an investment fund (not real estate fund directly)