Portugal
Residence program
Overview
The Portugal Golden Residence Permit (Golden Visa) Program is a residence by investment program that grants non-EU investors the right to reside, work and study in Portugal in exchange for an investment of at least €280,000. This Portuguese program allows successful applicants to qualify for either permanent residence or citizenship after 5 years.
7-day stay requirement
Minimum investment of € 280,000
Entire family
5 years for citizenship
Schengen Area
Investment options
PROPERTY
ACQUISITION
Fulfill one of the following investment options:
Residential Real Estate
€500,000 minimum real estate purchase (residential property is limited to designated interior areas). Investment reduced to €400,000 if within a low population density area.
Residential Real Estate Rehabilitation
€ 350,000 minimum real estate purchase for the refurbishment of residential properties older than 30 years or within an urban regeneration area, including the cost of renovations (residential property is limited to designated interior areas). Investment reduced to € 280,000 if within a low population density area.
Commercial Real Estate
Commercial real estate investment of at least €500,000 located anywhere IN Portugal. Investment is reduced to €400,000 if within a classified low-density area.
Commercial Real Estate Rehabilitation
Investment of €350,000 in tourism or commercial rehabilitation works located anywhere in Portugal. Properties must be at least 30 years old. Investment reduced to €280,000 if within a low-density area.
CAPITAL
TRANSFER
One of the following options :
- Capital transfer with a value of at least €250,000 for investment in artistic output or national heritage maintenance.
- Capital transfer with a value of at least €500,000 for investment in research activities.
- Capital transfer with a value of at least €500,000 for the purchase of shares in investment funds or in venture capital geared towards the capitalization of small and medium companies.
- Capital transfer with a value of at least €1.5 million into a Portuguese bank account.
BUSINESS
- Create a minimum of 10 new jobs.
- Incorporate a company or increase the share capital of an existing Portuguese company by a minimum of €500,000 and create 5 local jobs for a three-year period.
Benefits
Process
Obtain a tax identification number in Portugal.
Open a bank account in Portugal.
Complete the qualifying investment.
Meet all application documentation requirements.
Submit the application to the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service (SEF).
Upon approval, the applicant must visit Portugal for biometric submission before the residence permit is issued.
The residence permit is valid for a 2-year period and renewable every 2 years, subject to conditions.