Portugal Golden Visa
Your EU gateway - residency in Portugal with just 7 days a year and a path to one of the world's strongest passports.
Who Portugal suits
Investors who want EU access without relocating: the stay requirement is roughly 7 days a year.
Families seeking a route to EU citizenship over time, with a spouse and dependent children included.
Frequent travellers who value one of the world's strongest passports (191 visa-free destinations).
Investment routes
Qualifying investment fund
OpenFrom EUR 500,000 into an approved fund.
Business / job creation
OpenCapital transfer or company investment that creates jobs.
Residential real estate
ClosedCLOSED. Portugal removed the residential real-estate route in 2023. Listed only to pre-empt the common, now-outdated question.
What you’ll pay
Our service fee is a flat 10% of government cost. Due diligence and biometrics are passed through at cost. Figures are for a single applicant and rise with government fees and additional dependants.
Indicative all-in
from €550,000
Tax considerations
A Portuguese residency permit does not by itself change your tax residency, and obtaining it does not automatically create a Portuguese tax liability. Your position depends on where you are tax-resident and how much time you spend in Portugal. We coordinate with qualified tax advisers rather than giving tax advice.
Portugal: frequently asked
Do I have to live in Portugal?
No. The Golden Visa has a minimal stay requirement of around 7 days per year, which is one of its main attractions.
Can I include my family?
Yes. A spouse and dependent children can be included, and in many cases dependent parents.
How long until citizenship?
Residency is the first step. Under the nationality law in force since May 2026, citizenship by naturalisation opens after 10 years of legal residence (7 for EU and Portuguese-speaking nationals), counted from when your first residence permit is issued, plus an A2 Portuguese language test.
Which investment routes are open now?
The fund and business routes are the active options. The residential real-estate route was removed in 2023. We confirm the current rules for you at qualification.