EU Residency & Citizenship

Portugal’s Golden Visa Program

Introduced in 2012, The Portugal Golden Visa programme, also known as the residence permit for investment activity (ARI), is one of the most popular residency by investment programmes in the world.

The programme provides a way for non-EU citizens to live, work and study in Portugal, and in most EU countries, alongside Visa-free travels throughout the Schengen zone and up to 117 countries with Portuguese citizenship (4th most powerful globally).
  • EU Residency

    Estimated government approval in 90 days.

  • Visa-free Travel

    Within Schengen Zone and up to 117 countries with Portuguese Citizenship.

  • EU Permanent Residency & Citizenship

    Apply for citizenship after completing the 5th year.

  • Entire Family are Eligible

    Spouses, dependent children and parents.

  • Low Minimum Stay Requirements

    7 days during the 1st yr & 14 days during each subsequent 2yrs of residence.

  • Attractive Tax Regime

    Beneficial tax regime for non-habitual residents (NHR).

The Golden Visa Timeline

Year 0

Golden Visa
Application

Complete your investment process and submit your application for the Golden Visa Program.

Year 2 - 3

Renewing your
Golden Visa card

3 to 4 months before the expiration date of your Card, you will be contacted by the Portuguese authorities to set up an appointment to renew it.

Year 4 - 5

Second Golden
Visa renewal

Renew your Golden Visa Card again. Spend an average of 7 days per year in Portugal.

Year 5+

Apply for Portuguese Citizenship or Residency

Ending the initial 5 years period you can finally apply for:

  • Permanent Residency status
  • Portuguese Citizenship

Not required to maintain the investment you made when applying for the Golden Visa Program.

Why Portugal?

Portugal’s all-year sunny environment presents premium and hard-to-find conditions to practise water sports, lose yourself in our world-class golf courses or simply admire our astonishing beaches, natural reserves and dizzying historic heritage.

  • Powerful
    Passport

  • Best destination
    in Europe

  • Perfect
    Weather

  • 4th safest country
    in the world

  • Perfect destination
    for holiday golfing

  • Low cost
    of living

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