Non-Real Estate Route
Invest at least €500,000 in qualifying non-real estate investment schemes in Portugal
Portugal Golden Residence Permit
Europe’s flagship residency programme, with a five-year path to an EU passport.
Golden Visa
Explore Your Eligibility for Portugal Golden Visa
Portugal Golden Visa offers global investors and families a path to get residency in Europe through qualifying investment routes. This program requires a minimum contribution of €250,000 in cultural activities.
Book a consultation and our experts will help you with the program's costs and investment paths before making the long term commitment.
- Official Language
- Portuguese, English is also widely spoken
- Economy
- Tourism, technology and financial services
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Portugal Golden Visa Investment Options
Portugal Golden Visa offers several investment routes for non-EU investors, including approved investment funds, research activities, cultural contributions, and job creation.
Research Activities
Contribution of €500,000 or more for scientific research activities in Portugal
Job Creation
Invest €500,000 in a qualifying business and create or maintain at least 5 permanent jobs in Portugal
Golden Visa Funds
Capital transfer of €500,000 in shares of approved investment funds under the Portugal Golden Visa program
Cultural Activities
Make a contribution of €250,000 to approved cultural projects or in Portuguese heritage restoration projects.
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Benefits of Portugal Golden Visa
The Portugal Golden Visa benefits include European residency, family inclusion, international travel, and a possible pathway to citizenship.
Schengen Area Travel
A Portugal residence permit allows investors to visit other Schengen countries for up to 90 days within any 180-day period without a separate short stay visa.
Low Stay Requirements
Investors can maintain their Portuguese residency without moving permanently to Portugal. The program requires limited physical presence, making it suitable for investors managing businesses abroad.
Family Residency
Eligible investors can include their spouse, dependent children and qualifying family members under the program's family reunification rules.
Pathway to Citizenship
Portugal Golden Visa may lead to permanent residency or citizenship after applicants meet the applicable residence, language and legal requirements. Eligible applicants may apply for citizenship after 7 years if they are EU or Portuguese-speaking country nationals or after 10 years for other nationalities.
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Portugal Golden Visa Requirements
To qualify for the Portugal Golden Visa, the basic requirements include:
Applicant Eligibility
- At least 18 years of age for the main applicant
- Clean criminal record
- Provide legal proof of investment funds
- Must be in good health condition
Investment
- Minimum contribution of €250,000 in qualifying cultural activities
- €500,000 in the non-real estate investment
- €500,000 for scientific research
- €500,000 in a Portuguese company and create at least 5 job opportunities
- €500,000 in shares of approved investment funds
Keeping the Permit
- Minimum stay requirement of 7 days in the first year and 14 days in each subsequent year
- Hold an investment for 5 years
Step by step
Application Process for Portugal Golden Visa
The Portugal Golden Visa application process includes:
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Initial Eligibility Assessment
Our advisors review your eligibility, source of funds and investment routes of the program
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Document Preparation
Our team helps you prepare the required documents, including a valid passport, financial statements, police clearance certificates and legitimate proof of investment funds.
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Application Submission
We assist you in submitting your application through the official channels and scheduling your biometric appointment. The relevant government authorities review your application and conduct necessary background checks.
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Golden Visa Approval
Once your application is approved by the relevant authorities. We guide you through the final steps to get your golden visa permit. You and your eligible family members can then enjoy the residency benefits of Golden Visa of Portugal.
FAQ's
Portugal Golden Visa minimum investment starts from a contribution of €250,000 in approved cultural projects or in heritage restoration projects. However, Portugal Golden Visa cost can also depend on other factors like, government fee, application processing fee, and other
Portugal Golden Visa requirements include the main applicant's age of 18 or above, must have a clean criminal record, pass the due diligence checks and meet the minimum investment criteria of the program.
Investors and families can secure a residency permit in Portugal by meeting the eligibility criteria of the program. The main applicant must be at least 18 years of age, have a clean criminal record, provide legal proof of investment funds and have good health condition. They also need to meet the investment requirement of the program according to Portugal Golden Visa laws.
Portugal real estate investment route is no longer available as an investment route for investors and other applicants to get residency in the country. There are other investment options available like non-real estate investment funds, cultural contribution, research activities and investment funds.
The main Portugal Golden Visa benefits include access to Schengen area, family inclusion, flexible stay requirement along with legal residency in the country.
Eligible investors and families from Dubai can apply for Portugal Golden Visa program without any permanent relocation. Applicants need to meet the required investment, documentation and other due diligence checks.
Portugal Golden Visa does not automatically provide special tax benefits. The Portugal Golden Visa tax benefits depend upon the applicants individual tax status, income, and eligibility under the current tax laws of the country.
Why SA Global
SA Global Citizenship is a team of immigration advisors with over 20 years of experience, serving clients from South Asia, the Middle East, Europe, the Caribbean and the USA.
- Personal guidance. One advisor matches the route to your family and budget, and tells you if another programme fits better.
- Full application support. Forms, notarisation, legalisation and every government query, handled for you.
- Transparent payments. Government and due diligence fees go directly to official accounts at set milestones. We never hold client investment funds.
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How to Get Portugal Golden Visa
Here is what you do next and what we do for you. Most clients go from first call to submitted application in two to four weeks.
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Book a consultation
At our Dubai, Lahore or Karachi office, or online. Bring a list of the family members you want to include.
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Get your eligibility result
A written route recommendation with an itemised cost, before any government fee is paid.
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We prepare your file
Your dedicated legal expert completes the forms and guides you through the documents only you can obtain.
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We submit for you
Your application goes to the government and we manage it through to approval and payment.
Ready to start your Portugal application?
Book a strategic consultation and get a clear, obligation-free plan for your family’s mobility.