🇵🇹 Portugal — EU Residency by Investment
Live, work, and study in the EU with minimal physical presence. Portugal's Golden Visa is the most flexible residency-by-investment program in Europe.
Launched in 2012, the Portugal Golden Visa (ARI) grants Non-EU nationals a legal residency permit in exchange for a qualifying investment. It remains one of the world's most popular residency programs.
The program's standout feature is its minimal physical presence requirement — just 7 days in the first year and 14 days in subsequent two-year periods. This means you can maintain your current life while enjoying full EU residency.
After 5 years, holders may apply for permanent residency or full Portuguese citizenship — one of the world's most powerful passports with access to 186+ countries visa-free.
Travel freely across 26 Schengen countries without extra visas.
Become eligible for a powerful EU passport after 5 years.
Only 7 days/year of physical presence required to maintain status.
Spouse, children, and dependent parents all included under one investment.
Portugal's Non-Habitual Resident program offers major foreign income exemptions.
Children access top European universities at EU tuition rates.
Discuss your goals and best investment options.
We guide you through gathering all required documents.
Open Portuguese bank account and complete investment.
Submit via AIMA portal and schedule biometrics.
Single appointment in Portugal for fingerprints.
Receive your 2-year Golden Visa residency permit.
No. Only 7 days per year in the first year and 14 days every subsequent 2-year period are required. You can maintain your life anywhere while holding EU residency.
Yes — spouse, minor and dependent adult children, and dependent parents of both the applicant and spouse are all included at no additional investment cost.
Typically 12–18 months end-to-end. Our team actively monitors your application to ensure the fastest possible timeline.
Yes. After 5 years of maintaining the Golden Visa (even without living full-time in Portugal), you are eligible for citizenship provided you have an A2 level of Portuguese and a clean criminal record.
As of late 2023, residential real estate is no longer eligible. Investment funds, company capital, cultural contributions, and R&D activities remain valid pathways.
Book a free, no-obligation consultation with our Portugal immigration specialists.
