Portugal Golden Visa

EUR 500,000 fund investment for EU residency across four generations

Portugal introduced a new investment route in October 2018, granting Golden Visa residency through a EUR 500,000 fund investment. Holders may live, work, run a business and study in Portugal.

Portugal borders Spain to the east and the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south. It covers about 92,226 square kilometres with 832 kilometres of coastline. Its mountainous north has a temperate oceanic climate, while the south enjoys a Mediterranean climate. Lisbon is the capital and Portuguese the official language. Textiles, footwear, winemaking and tourism are important industries.

Introduced in October 2018, this route grants Golden Visa residency through a EUR 500,000 fund investment. Holders may live, work, do business and study in Portugal. One application can include three generations, with access to public education, public healthcare and travel across 29 Schengen countries.

• The main applicant must be at least 18.

• A clean criminal record.

• Invest EUR 500,000 in a fund.

• No language, education or financial evidence requirements.

• Citizenship may be applied for after five years, subject to seven days of residence per year and A2 Portuguese; the passport offers visa-free access to over 180 destinations.

• Travel across 29 European Schengen countries.

• Public healthcare benefits.

• The investment can be recovered after obtaining permanent residency or citizenship.

• Identity documents:

• Original white-background photos of all applicants

• Colour scans of all pages of each applicant’s passport, including blank pages

• Colour scans of both sides of all applicants’ identity cards

• Colour scans of children’s medical birth certificates

• Financial documents (selected items):

• Fund investment certificate, health insurance and related documents