🇵🇹 Portugal
Five years to a European passport.
Portugal's Golden Visa remains one of Europe's most flexible residency-by-investment programs — and one of the few requiring only seven days of physical presence per year.
From
€250k
Residency
~2 months
Stay required
7 days / year
Citizenship
Year 5
Investment routes
Four ways in. We help you choose the right one.
Investment Fund
€500,000
Subscribe to a regulated Portuguese fund (≥60% allocated to Portuguese companies). The dominant route since 2024.
Cultural Contribution
€250,000
Donation to a qualifying cultural, artistic or heritage project — the lowest entry threshold.
Scientific Research
€500,000
Investment into research activities carried out by Portuguese scientific institutions.
Job Creation
10 jobs
Create at least 10 jobs (8 in low-density areas) within a Portuguese company.
Process
From inquiry to citizenship.
01
Eligibility & strategy call
We benchmark your goals against current SEF guidance.
02
Legal kickoff & NIF
Power of attorney, Portuguese tax number, bank account opening.
03
Investment & application
Funds are placed; biometrics scheduled at our partner law firm.
04
Residency card
Two-year card issued; renewals every two years.
05
Citizenship
Eligible to apply for Portuguese citizenship in year five.