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Portugal Golden Visa
Portugal Golden Residence Permit — Executive Overview
Portugal’s Golden Visa remains Europe’s benchmark residency‑by‑investment route, pairing a world‑class quality of life with straightforward entry to the EU’s Schengen Area. Created in 2012, the framework has channelled more than €5 billion in foreign investment and is now carefully focused on strategic sectors such as innovation, job creation and cultural preservation.
Why Portugal?
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Global lifestyle appeal – voted World’s & Europe’s Leading Destination and ranked the 4ᵗʰ most peaceful country worldwide
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Schengen mobility – visa‑free access to 29 EU states plus the right to live, work and study nationwide
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Family‑friendly path to citizenship – permanent residence and naturalisation possible after 5 years; children born in Portugal may acquire citizenship after one parent has held residence for 12 months
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Stable business environment – euro‑denominated economy, modern infrastructure and attractive incentives for foreign investors
Qualifying Investments (choose one)
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Route |
Capital Outlay |
Key Requirement |
|---|---|---|
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Venture‑capital / investment fund |
€500,000 |
Purchase of fund units targeting Portuguese ventures |
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Company set‑up or expansion |
€500,000 |
Create 5 permanent jobs, or invest in an existing firm while keeping 10 jobs |
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Research donation |
€500,000 |
Fund accredited R&D institutions |
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Arts & cultural heritage |
€250,000 |
Support artistic production or heritage restoration |
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Direct job‑creation |
10 jobs |
Establish a business that signs ten new, indefinite labour contracts |
All options require funds to be transferred from abroad and maintained for the permit’s duration.
Eligibility Snapshot
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Non‑EU/EEA/Swiss nationals
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Clean criminal record & valid Schengen visa for biometrics visit
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Minimum physical presence: 14 days in each 2‑year renewal cycle
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Government, legal and processing fees payable in addition to the investment
Five‑Step Application Roadmap
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Stage |
Action |
Indicative Timing* |
|---|---|---|
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1. Pre‑approval |
KYC screening, sign Power of Attorney |
Month 1–2 |
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2. Bank & Tax Setup |
Obtain NIF tax number, open account, transfer funds |
Month 1–2 |
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3. Online Filing |
Legal team lodges application |
Month 3+ |
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4. Biometrics in Portugal |
Two‑day trip; submit originals & fingerprints at AIMA |
Typically Month 4–12 |
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5. Residence Cards Issued |
Initial permit valid 2 years; renew at years 2 & 4 |
Month 6–18 |
*Time lines vary with document readiness and AIMA capacity.
Programme Benefits at a Glance
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Live, work and study in Portugal from day one
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Visa‑free travel to the entire Schengen Area (currently 177 destinations for Portuguese residents/passport holders)
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Attractive tax planning tools, including the NHR (Non‑Habitual Resident) regime
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Multi‑generational coverage: spouse/partner, dependent children and parents may be included under one file
Your Next Step
Our specialist team will help you select the optimal investment route, coordinate legal representation, and streamline every milestone from compliance to card collection — allowing you to focus on the opportunities Portugal unlocks for your family and your capital.
Contact Us info@avertiss.com
All information is current as of January 2025 and sourced from official Portuguese regulations. Government fees, requirements and processing speed are subject to change without notice.