Portugal Golden Visa & Fast Track to EU Passport

Portugal's Golden Visa provides the most accessible pathway to a full European Union passport. Requiring only 14 days of stay every two years, you can secure permanent European status without uprooting your family or tax obligations.

Calculate Investment Costs

500,000€Minimum Investment

Official Contribution

27Schengen Countries

Border-Free EU Travel

12 - 18 MonthsProcessing Time*

*Subject to country of origin

7 Days*Physical Residency

*7 days per year on average

Portugal — Historic Lisbon Waterfront and Atlantic Coastline

Calculate Your Total Program Investment

Select your preferred investment pathway and family structure to preview an itemized estimate of statutory fees.

1. Select Investment Route

CMVM-regulated private equity and venture capital funds investing in Portuguese companies and green technology.

2. Choose Family Structure

Include Spouse

Dependent Children (under 18)Reduced government fees

Adult Dependents / Parents (18+)Subject to full due diligence

Estimated Outlay BreakdownCost Breakdown1 Member

Base Investment Amount

500,000€

Government & Statutory Fees6,650€

Total Estimated Capital Outlay

506,650€(EUR)

* Estimate includes statutory fees; legal disbursement and banking escrow charges may vary slightly.

CMVM-Regulated Investment Funds & Portuguese European Residency

Unlock Portugal's premier Golden Visa route through vetted investment funds and luxury estates, offering Schengen travel and a streamlined 5-year path to an EU passport.

CMVM Funds & Premier Atlantic Coastal Estates

Allocate capital into regulated Portuguese venture capital and private equity funds or support cultural heritage, exempt from municipal property taxes with clear redemption terms.

CMVM Regulated & Monitored Fund Options

Zero Municipal Transfer & Stamp Taxes

Diversified Venture & Commercial Portfolio

5-Year Full Capital Redemption Horizon

5-Year Citizenship Path & Schengen Freedom

Gain European residence requiring only 7 days per year stay in Portugal, providing seamless access across 27 Schengen states and full citizenship eligibility after 5 years.

Eligible for EU Passport After 5 Years

Freedom of Movement Across 27 Schengen States

Live, Work & Establish Businesses in Portugal

Minimal Physical Stay (Average 7 Days/Year)

Key Advantages & International Privileges

Program Highlights & Benefits

Guaranteed constitutional privileges

EU Passport Eligibility after 5 Years

Under Portuguese law, the 5-year clock to citizenship begins on the date of your Golden Visa application submission.

Minimal Stay: Only 7 Days Per Year

Spend just 14 days in Portugal every two years to maintain active legal residency status.

Full Schengen Mobility

Travel freely across 27 Schengen countries for business, leisure, and family vacations.

High Safety & Quality of Living

Ranked among the top 10 safest countries globally with exceptional international schools and pleasant climate.

Travel Mobility for Residency Holders:

Freedom of Travel in 29 Schengen Countries

Fiscal & Tax Advantages

Optimized tax incentives for global investors

Non-tax resident if staying under 183 days per year

Exemption from Portuguese tax on non-Portuguese source income for non-tax residents

Fund returns paid to non-residents are often subject to 0% withholding tax

Tax liability depends on physical tax residency status and applicable bilateral double-taxation treaties.

Travel Mobility Map for Portuguese Republic Residency Holders

Interactive map outlining travel privileges and European Schengen border mobility for Portuguese Republic residency holders under official regulations.

Residency Host NationVisa-Free / eTAVisa Required

*Hover or click any territory to inspect consular rules

Visa waiver agreements are subject to official IATA and diplomatic updates. North Immigration provides dedicated consular monitoring.

Compare Portugal with Greece & Golden Visas

Mandatory Applicant Requirements

Main applicant must be 18 years or older with no criminal record.

Invest 500,000€ in CMVM-accredited Portuguese qualifying funds.

Demonstrate clean source of wealth and passing background checks.

A complimentary pre-screening check is performed prior to onboarding.100% Confidential

4 Milestones to Passport or Residency Issuance

Clear milestones with defined turnaround times, supervised end-to-end by our accredited advisors.

01Weeks 1 - 4

NIF Issuance & Fund Selection

Obtain Portuguese tax number (NIF), open local bank account, and complete compliance review of selected funds.

Phase 1 of 4

02Weeks 5 - 8

Fund Subscription & Capital Transfer

Execute fund subscription documents and wire the 500,000€ capital from your account.

Phase 2 of 4

03Months 3 - 6

AIMA Online Submission

Formal online filing of residency application with the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA).

Phase 3 of 4

04Months 12 - 18

Biometrics Appointment & Card Issuance

Attend in-person biometrics appointment in Portugal; receive 2-year renewable biometric residency cards.

Phase 4 of 4

Everything You Need to Know

No. The Portuguese government officially eliminated the real estate investment routes in late 2023. The regulated 500,000€ investment fund route is now the primary and safest pathway.

Recent legislative updates clarify that the 5-year period required to apply for Portuguese citizenship counts from the date the initial Golden Visa application was formally submitted to AIMA.

Applicants only need to pass a basic A2 level Portuguese language test after 5 years to obtain their EU passport.

You are only required to spend an average of 7 days per year in Portugal (14 days across each 2-year residency permit period). This minimal stay obligation maintains your residency status and preserves your eligibility for full Portuguese European citizenship after 5 years.

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