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Portugal Citizenship by Investment Program
The Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program, also known as a Portugal golden visa, is a five-year residence by investment program for non-EU nationals. Portugal is a full member of the EU. The residence permit allows visa-free access to Europe’s Schengen Area and requires an average stay of just seven days a year in Portugal over the five-year period.
Key Benefits
- Visa-free travel in Europe’s Schengen Area and the right to live, work, and study in Portugal
- Eligibility to apply for citizenship after five years while keeping other citizenship(s)
- Low physical presence requirement (14 days during the first two years and 21 days for the subsequent three years)
- Excellent international and Portuguese schools and universities
- High quality of life, local cuisine and wines, rich culture, mild climate, and a high level of security
- International quality healthcare clinics and hospitals
Portugal Golden Visa Requirements
Capital Transfer
1. EUR 500,000 for the acquisition of investment fund or venture capital fund units committed to the capitalization of companies incorporated under the Portuguese law, with a maturity of at least five years and with at least 60% of the investment portfolio in companies with a registered office in the national territory (real estate entities do not apply)
2. EUR 500,000 for research activities of public or private entities that are part of the national scientific and technological system
EUR 400,000 in a low population density area*
3. EUR 250,000 in support of artistic production or in the recovery or maintenance of national cultural heritage
EUR 200,000 in a low population density area*
Business
1. Creation of a minimum of ten new jobs
Eight new jobs in a low population density area*
2. EUR 500,000 for the incorporation of a commercial company that is registered and headquartered in Portugal, creating a minimum of five permanent jobs for a period of three years (or for the increase of the share capital of a company already incorporated and headquartered in Portugal, creating at least five permanent jobs or maintaining at least ten jobs for three years)
*A low population density area is defined as less than 100 inhabitants per km² or with a GDP per capita below 75% of the national average.
Procedures for the Portugal Golden Visa
Citizenship in Portugal
- The applicant is at least 18 years of age
- The applicant has been a resident in Portugal for at least five years
- The applicant has basic (A2 international level) knowledge of the Portuguese language
- The applicant has not been convicted for a crime that corresponds to a penalty equal to or more than three years according to Portuguese law
In order to create more favorable conditions for citizenship approval, the applicant may demonstrate tangible connections with the Portuguese community. Portugal allows dual citizenship.