Real-estate investment was removed in October 2023. Active routes in 2026: investment funds (€500K), cultural-heritage donations (€250K), business creation, and research projects — with EU residency in return.
| Route | Minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate | — (removed) | No longer eligible since Oct 2023 |
| Qualifying investment fund | €500,000 | Most popular post-reform route |
| Cultural-heritage donation | €250,000 | Lowest entry; non-refundable |
| Business creation + jobs | €500,000 + 5 jobs | Real operating business |
| Research projects | €500,000 | Funded research at Portuguese institutions |
| Days in Portugal / yr | 7 days / yr | Among the world’s lowest residency-day requirements |
Vet qualifying funds, cultural projects, or business plans. Verify regulator approval and track record.
Portuguese tax number and bank account opened (we coordinate via local counsel).
Capital deployed; AIMA application filed with proof of investment, source-of-funds dossier, and clean criminal record.
Biometric appointment; residence permit issued. Renewals in 2-year increments; citizenship route under reform.
Eight questions covering capital, route, language plan, and EU residency intent. The 2023 reforms reshaped the Golden Visa — the plan walks through which route fits your profile.
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No. Real-estate investment was removed as a qualifying route in October 2023. Property purchases no longer grant Golden Visa eligibility.
Currently 5 years of legal residency. Portuguese parliament has approved amendments that may extend this to 10 years — the law isn’t in force yet. We track the legislation closely.
7 days in year 1, then 14 days in each subsequent 2-year period — averaging 7 days per year. Among the lowest in any residency-by-investment program.
We vet each fund against regulator approval, audited financials, and track record. We don’t recommend opportunities that haven’t cleared due diligence.
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Information reflects current trends as of the most recent update. Visa rules, fee schedules, intake windows, and entry requirements change regularly and depend on individual circumstances. For the most up-to-date position that applies to your case, please contact us or check directly with the relevant authority before acting.
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