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Portugal Golden Visa

EU residence with 7 days a year on average in Portugal.

Minimum investment
€200,000
Passport visa waiver (on citizenship)
185
Processing
10 months
Visit / stay
7 days/year on average

Buy online · 2026

Portugal ARI Golden Visa Program

No.1 Golden Visa Program in Europe. Starts €200,000 onwards

  1. ReserveUS$500 online
  2. Pre-eligibilityDue diligence screening
  3. Submit & investPaid to the government
  4. Residence permit10 months

Investment options · Frequently asked questions

Overview

Portugal's Golden Visa gives non-EU investors and their families the right to live, work and study in Portugal while spending on average only seven days a year in the country. Since the real estate route closed in October 2023, most investors qualify with €500,000 in a regulated Portuguese investment fund. Other routes are a €250,000 cultural heritage contribution (€200,000 in low-density areas), €500,000 for scientific research, or €500,000 of company capital creating five jobs.

AIMA processes applications in around 10 months. Permanent residence is available after five years and citizenship after ten years under the Nationality Law in force since 19 May 2026.

Key benefits

  1. Right to live, work and study in Portugal
  2. Visa waiver travel throughout the 29-country Schengen Area
  3. Minimal stay: on average only 7 days a year
  4. Spouse, children and dependent parents included
  5. Permanent residence after 5 years
  6. Path to Portuguese passport after 10 years – an EU passport with access to 185 destinations.
  7. Fund route: your capital is invested in CMVM-regulated funds, not donated
  8. Cultural heritage donation route from €250,000 (€200,000 in low-density areas)
  9. No obligation to become tax resident in Portugal
  10. Access to Portugal's schools, universities and healthcare
  11. Consistently among the world's safest countries in the Global Peace Index
  12. Warm climate, excellent quality of life, and English widely spoken

Investment options

Qualifying investment fund (PE/VC)

CMVM-regulated fund. The most common route.

€500,000

Cultural heritage / arts contribution

In low-density areas; €250,000 elsewhere.

€200,000

Scientific research

Public or private research institutions.

€500,000

Company capital + 5 jobs

Incorporate or capitalise a Portuguese company.

€500,000

Government & due diligence fees

Application fee (per person)€618.60
Approval / card issue (per person)€6,179.40
Renewal (per person)€3,090.40

Family & requirements

Who can be included
Spouse, children and dependent parents
Visit or residence
7 days/year on average
Path to citizenship
Permanent residence after 5 years; citizenship after 10 years under the Nationality Law in force since 19 May 2026.
Processing time
10 months
  • Real estate route closed since October 2023
  • Citizenship timeline extended to 10 years (May 2026)
  • Schengen travel while resident

Portugal passport: travel access

185destinations without a visa in advance

Visa waiver, visa on arrival or electronic travel authorisation (eTA), per the Henley Passport Index. eVisas are not counted.

  • Schengen Area – no visa in advance
  • United Kingdom – no visa in advance
  • Ireland – no visa in advance
  • Canada – no visa in advance
  • United States – no visa in advance
  • Singapore – no visa in advance
  • Japan – no visa in advance
  • South Korea – no visa in advance
  • Brazil – no visa in advance
  • Russia – visa required
  • China – no visa in advance
  • United Arab Emirates – no visa in advance
  • Switzerland – no visa in advance
  • Australia – no visa in advance
  • New Zealand – no visa in advance
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Count: Henley Passport Index, updated 12 Oct 2026 (227 destinations incl. territories). Country list: Wikipedia – Visa requirements for Portuguese citizens (sovereign countries only). Always confirm entry rules with the destination before travel.

How Citizenship Shop helps

Add the program to your cart or click Buy now to reserve it for US$500. Create your client account and complete the pre-eligibility questions at checkout. A senior advisor then reviews your profile within one business day, confirms the best investment route and the exact government fees for your family, and prepares your application with a licensed local agent.

Portugal Golden Visa: FAQ

How much does the Portugal Golden Visa cost?

The minimum investment is €200,000. Available options: Qualifying investment fund (PE/VC) (€500,000); Cultural heritage / arts contribution (€200,000); Scientific research (€500,000); Company capital + 5 jobs (€500,000). Government and due diligence fees are charged on top – see the fee table above. The investment is paid directly to the government or approved project, never to us.

How long does the Portugal Golden Visa take?

Processing typically takes 6-10 months from submission of a complete application. Your advisor gives you a personal timeline after the pre-eligibility review.

Can I include my family in the application?

Family members who can be included: Spouse, children and dependent parents. Your advisor checks each dependant’s eligibility before you apply.

Do I need to visit or live in Portugal?

7 days/year on average. Rules change from time to time, so your advisor confirms the current requirement in writing.

Does the Portugal Golden Visa lead to citizenship?

Permanent residence after 5 years; citizenship after 10 years under the Nationality Law in force since 19 May 2026.

Official source

Prices and rules on this page were verified on 28 September 2026 against: AIMA – Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum.

Governments revise fees and thresholds without notice. Your advisor confirms the exact figures in writing before any investment is made.

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