Portugal's Golden Visa program allows non-EU/EEA investors to obtain residency by qualifying investment. Significantly reformed in October 2023 (Law 56/2023): real estate investment routes (residential property purchase and capital transfer for real estate) were eliminated. Remaining investment options: (1) Capital transfer ≥EUR 500,000 into qualifying investment funds or venture capital; (2) Capital transfer ≥EUR 500,000 for scientific research; (3) Capital transfer ≥EUR 250,000 for arts/cultural heritage support; (4) Creation of ≥10 jobs in Portugal; (5) Investment ≥EUR 500,000 in eligible company capital and creation of ≥5 jobs. Minimum physical presence: only 7 days/year required. Fast track to citizenship: eligible after 5 years.
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss national • Qualifying investment maintained throughout residency period
No age restriction
Investment of EUR 250,000–500,000+ (varies by type); no minimum income
Investment options: Capital transfer of EUR 500,000 in research activities; Capital transfer of EUR 250,000 in cultural heritage or arts; Investment fund of EUR 500,000 in qualifying VC or PE funds; Job creation of at least 10 jobs; Real estate routes now restricted to interior regions only (EUR 500,000 or EUR 350,000 in low-density areas)
Spouse/partner, minor children, and dependent adult children in full-time education eligible; parents of holder and adult children's spouse if dependent also eligible; all receive same residency status
Portugal's Golden Visa program allows non-EU/EEA investors to obtain residency by qualifying investment. Significantly reformed in October 2023 (Law 56/2023): real estate investment routes (residential property purchase and capital transfer for real estate) were eliminated. Remaining investment options: (1) Capital transfer ≥EUR 500,000 into qualifying investment funds or venture capital; (2) Capital transfer ≥EUR 500,000 for scientific research; (3) Capital transfer ≥EUR 250,000 for arts/cultural heritage support; (4) Creation of ≥10 jobs in Portugal; (5) Investment ≥EUR 500,000 in eligible company capital and creation of ≥5 jobs. Minimum physical presence: only 7 days/year required. Fast track to citizenship: eligible after 5 years.
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss national • Qualifying investment maintained throughout residency period
Yes (self-employment)
Residence Permit: 2 years initial → 2-year renewal → 2-year renewal → Permanent Residency / Citizenship after 5 years
Spouse/partner, minor children, and dependent adult children in full-time education eligible; parents of holder and adult children's spouse if dependent also eligible; all receive same residency status
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