Portugal Residence by Investment
and secure residency rights, which comes with an array of lifestyle and financial benefits.
Portugal
Capital
There are 2 ways to acquire Portugal Golden Residence Permit:
- Capital transfer:
- EUR 500,000 in an investment fund
- EUR 500,000 in research activities of public or private entities
- EUR 250,000 contribution to support artistic production or in the recovery or maintenance of national cultural heritage
- Business:
- Creation of a minimum of ten new jobs. Eight new jobs in a low population density area or EUR 500,000 for the incorporation or increase of the share capital of a company that is registered in Portugal, creating or maintaining a minimum of five permanent jobs for a period of three years
Important 2026 Program Update: Following recent amendments to Portugal’s Nationality Law (Organic Law No. 1/2026), the standard timeline for citizenship has been extended to 10 years. However, investors can still obtain Permanent Residency and safely liquidate their €500,000 fund investment after just 5 years.
Timeline
Over 12 months
Dependents
Spouse, parents (above the age of 65) of main applicant and spouse, children (no minimum age requirement, should be single, dependent on their parents and studying full time). Family reunification, including civil and same gender partners can also be added as dependents
Physical Presence
7 days within the validity period of the card issued for 1 year, and 14 days within the validity period of the card issued for 2 years
Minimum Time to Qualify for Citizenship
Renowned for its extensive historical background, Portugal is widely acknowledged as one of the most globally interconnected countries, earning a place among the top ten nations on the Global Peace Index. Portugal holds the distinction of being the largest provider of cork worldwide and thrives on the advantages derived from a thriving tourism sector.