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What is the Portuguese Golden Visa program?
The Golden Visa program was created with the intent of attracting investors to Portugal by allowing non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens to get a Portuguese residency and/or citizenship via one single investment.
What are
the benefits?
A range of affordable investments starting at 280.000€
A range of affordable investments starting at 280.000€
Extendable to direct family
Extendable to direct family
Visa-free travel within the Schengen area for the investor and family
Visa-free travel within the Schengen area for the investor and family
Possibility to become a Portuguese citizen after 5 years
Possibility to become a Portuguese citizen after 5 years
Access to healthcare anywhere in the EU/EEA
Access to healthcare anywhere in the EU/EEA
Spend only 7 days in Portugal each year for 5 years
Spend only 7 days in Portugal each year for 5 years
Exit the investment after 5 years or after obtaining the citizenship
Exit the investment after 5 years or after obtaining the citizenship
Types of investment for the Golden Visa
Helping you find your best investment option
Real Estate Acquisition
Investment funds
Capital Transfer
Following recent legal changes, real estate no longer qualifies for the Golden Visa Program.
One the investments that qualify for the Golden Visa Program is the acquisition of units in Portuguese investment funds or venture capital funds with a minimum amount of €500.000. An investment fund invests capital belonging to several investors in several sectors with the aim of capitalizing their capital. Depending on the investment fund there can be quick to slow returns, low or high returns and low or high risk.
Bank deposit with a minimum investment of €1,500,000
Golden visa timeline
Decision of investment type
First renewal (Year 3-4)
Second renewal (Year 4-5)
Pre-Application
Residency permit (Year 1-2)
Permanent residency (After year 5)
Get a Portuguese NIF number and open a bank account
Minimum stay requirement in Portugal - 14 days over 2 years
Minimum stay requirement in Portugal - 14 days over 2 years
Submit initial application online
Residency permit valid for 2 years
Possibility to apply for a Portuguese citizenship or continue renewing the residence permit
Decision of the investment opportunity and transfer of funds to the bank account
Proof of ownership of the investment unit(s)
Proof of ownership of the investment unit(s)
Retake biometrics, provide updated criminal record and payment of government renewal fees
Retake biometrics, provide updated criminal record and payment of government renewal fees
Payment of government application fees
Investor and family allowed to travel freely within Schengen area
Complete face-to-face interview
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Initial application
First renewal
Second renewal
Apply of citizenship
Apply of citizenship
FAQ
We are an independent agency and act in the best interest of the client. We can assist the client in finding the best investment opportunity according to the client profile and interest. We are a one stop shop and we assist the client from start to finish providing legal and accounting services.
Yes. You can be joined in your Golden Visa application by:
• Your legal partner.
• Your children (under 18 years old or under 26 if dependent, unmarried, and registered as full-time students).
• The parents of either partner if over the age of 66 years old (or 55 and dependent).
• Siblings of either partner under 18 years old, if legally responsible.
Note that dependent children need to be dependent not only during the application, but also during each renewal.
• Your legal partner.
• Your children (under 18 years old or under 26 if dependent, unmarried, and registered as full-time students).
• The parents of either partner if over the age of 66 years old (or 55 and dependent).
• Siblings of either partner under 18 years old, if legally responsible.
Note that dependent children need to be dependent not only during the application, but also during each renewal.
Yes but if you apply for the Portuguese citizenship after 5 years, you will need to pass a Portuguese language test, at the A2 level.
It is valid for 5 years but you will need to renew it twice. After 5 years, you can apply for a Portuguese citizenship or alternatively, you can continue renewing the Golden Visa for a period of two years, while you maintain your investment and meet the requirements.
Yes. You will only be required to come to Portugal for your SEF appointment.
Applying for the Golden Visa can be a lengthy process. You will need to gather all the necessary documentation, submit the application, schedule your appointment with SEF and wait for the final verdict. The process can take between 4 to 12 months (Due to Covid-19 the process is taking longer).
The applicant will pay 533,00€ for the initial processing fee, plus an additional €84,00 for each additional family member. The initial issuance of the Golden Visa will cost €5.325,00 per person. For each of the renewals you will pay €2.663,00 per person (Two renewals at the end of year 2 and 4). Additionally, on each renewal, you will also pay the €533,00 processing fee, plus an additional €84,00 for each additional family member.
Real estate was considered the popular choice but nowadays investment funds are getting increasingly popular due to its simplicity and lower taxes.
Yes
You will be required to come to Portugal for your SEF appointment where your biometrics will be taken. During the 5-year period, you are only required to stay in Portugal a minimum of 7 days in the first year and 14 days in each subsequent 2-year period. To renew the Visa you will have another appointment with SEF. The time spent in Portugal for your second appointment with SEF counts towards the 14 days required for the corresponding 2-year period.
Yes. After 5 years you can apply for Portuguese citizenship.
You will be charged taxes depending on the investment you make. If your tax residency is not in Portugal you won ́t be taxed unless you spend more than 183 days in Portugal during any 12 month period or if you maintain a habitual residence in the country. Note that you can qualify for the Non- Habitual Resident tax regime which has significant benefits.
No, but you will have to cover most of the health care costs yourself. We advise you to get a health insurance for your stay in Portugal.
Yes. If you don ́t meet all the requirements your application can be denied. That is why it important to have full support during the entire process.
You will keep your investment even if you are not eligible for the Golden Visa.
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