Golden Visa Portugal
Portuguese residency through qualifying investment, with mobility in the Schengen area and inclusion of spouse and dependants.
Four investment routes
Investment funds
Non-real-estate funds supervised by the CMVM, with a minimum maturity of 5 years and at least 60% invested in Portuguese companies.
Arts and culture
Support for artistic activities and the restoration or upkeep of national cultural heritage.
Scientific research
Funding research at Portuguese scientific institutions.
Job creation
Setting up a company or increasing share capital, creating 5 to 10 jobs.
- Property purchase
- Capital transfer
- Bank deposits
Eight steps to residency
- 1
Onboarding
Initial meeting with the onboarding and legal teams, process map and choice of investment route.
- 2
Documentation
Gathering documents for the applicant and dependants, with translation, notarisation and certification where needed.
- 3
Tax number and bank account
Appointing a tax representative, issuing the tax number and opening a bank account remotely.
- 4
Investment
Formalising the investment and checking the requirements of the chosen route.
- 5
Online application
Submission on the ARI Portal, with guidance from a legal representative.
- 6
Pre-approval
AIMA reviews the application, checks the requirements and communicates the outcome.
- 7
Biometric data
Booking and in-person attendance for biometrics, around 2 months later.
- 8
Issuance
AIMA's decision, payment of the issuance fee and delivery of the residence permits.
Minimum stay in Portugal
What people usually ask
Can I invest in real estate?
No. Since 7 October 2023, buying property is no longer an eligible route.
What is the minimum investment?
On the fund route, the minimum is €500,000. Research and job creation also start at €500,000. The €250,000 amount applies only to culture. Check any reductions with a lawyer.
Who can I include in the application?
Spouse or partner, minor children, dependent adult children who are studying, and dependent parents.
How does citizenship work since May 2026?
Organic Law 1/2026, in force since 19 May 2026, requires 10 years of legal residence for most nationalities and 7 years for citizens of Portuguese-speaking countries and the European Union. The count starts when the residence permit is issued, not on the application date. Procedures pending on that date follow the previous law.
Is the Greenpower FCR eligible?
The manager states that it is, for the investment fund route, with a minimum of €500,000. Before investing, ask for the eligibility statement.
Is the residence permit guaranteed?
No. The decision lies with AIMA and depends on meeting all legal requirements, including keeping the investment and the minimum stay.
What should I check before investing in a fund?
The eligibility statement, the fund end date, the 60% in Portuguese companies, the total annual fees and the official documents. Also check your own case with a lawyer.
Where is the application submitted?
On the ARI Portal, run by AIMA, which succeeded SEF in 2023. The process is mostly digital.
General information reviewed on 6/11/2026, not legal, tax or investment advice. Rules may change: always check the legislation in force. Investing in a fund may result in the loss of the capital invested.