Portugal’s Residence Permit for Investment Activity (ARI), commonly known as the "Golden Visa" is an investment-based visa acess program that provides qualifying individuals and their family with full rights to live, work and study in Portugal.

The Golden Visa also provides visa-free access throughout the Schengen Area of 26 European countries for 90 days within any 180 days and, after five years, the right to apply for permanent residency or citizenship in Portugal.

Portugal’s Residence Permit for Investment Activity (ARI), commonly known as the "Golden Visa" is an investment-based visa acess program that provides qualifying individuals and their family with full rights to live, work and study in Portugal.

The Golden Visa also provides visa-free access throughout the Schengen Area of 26 European countries for 90 days within any 180 days and, after five years, the right to apply for permanent residency or citizenship in Portugal.

Portugal’s Residence Permit for Investment Activity (ARI), commonly known as the "Golden Visa" is an investment-based visa acess program that provides qualifying individuals and their family with full rights to live, work and study in Portugal.

The Golden Visa also provides visa-free access throughout the Schengen Area of 26 European countries for 90 days within any 180 days and, after five years, the right to apply for permanent residency or citizenship in Portugal.

Portugal’s Residence Permit for Investment Activity (ARI), commonly known as the "Golden Visa" is an investment-based visa acess program that provides qualifying individuals and their family with full rights to live, work and study in Portugal.

The Golden Visa also provides visa-free access throughout the Schengen Area of 26 European countries for 90 days within any 180 days and, after five years, the right to apply for permanent residency or citizenship in Portugal.

Since January 2022 (revised conditions)

i. Capital transfer with a value equal to or above 1,5 million Euros.

ii. The creation of, at least, 10 job positions.

iii. The purchase of residential, commercial, or agricultural real estate with a minimum purchase value of €500,000. Qualifying residential real estate now restricted to the interior of mainland Portugal and the autonomous regions of Madeira and the Azores. Reduced by 20% to €400,000, if the real estate is in a designated area of low GDP or low population density

iv. The purchase of residential, commercial, or agricultural real estate, with construction dating back more than 30 years or located in urban regeneration areas, for refurbishing, with a minimum purchase value of €350,000. Qualifying residential real estate now restricted to the interior of mainland Portugal and the autonomous regions of Madeira and the Azores. Reduced by 20% to €280,000, if the real estate is in a designated area of low GDP or low population density.

v. Capital transfer with a value equal to or above 500 thousand Euros for investing in research activities conducted by public or private scientific research institutions involved in the national scientific or technologic system.

vi. Capital transfer (donation) with a value equal to or above 250 thousand Euros for investing  in artistic output or supporting the arts, for reconstruction or refurbishment of the national heritage, through the local and central authorities, public institutions, public corporate sector, public foundations, private foundations of public interest,  networked local authorities, local corporate sector organizations, local associations and public cultural associations, pursuing activities of artistic output, and reconstruction or maintenance of the national heritage.

vii. Capital transfer of the amount of 500 thousand Euros, or higher, for the acquisition of units of investment funds or venture capital fund of funds dedicated to the capitalization of companies, capital injected under the Portuguese legislation, whose maturity, at the moment of the investment, is, at least, of five years and, at least, 60% of the investments is realized in commercial companies with head office in national territory.

viii. Capital transfer of the amount of 500 thousand Euros, or higher, for constitution of a commercial society with head office in the national territory, combined with the creation of five permanent working jobs, or for the reinforcement of the share capital of a commercial society with head office in national territory, already existing, with the creation or keeping of working jobs, with a minimum of five permanent jobs, and for a minimum period of three years.

Since January 2022 (revised conditions)

i. Capital transfer with a value equal to or above 1,5 million Euros.

ii. The creation of, at least, 10 job positions.

iii. The purchase of residential, commercial, or agricultural real estate with a minimum purchase value of €500,000. Qualifying residential real estate now restricted to the interior of mainland Portugal and the autonomous regions of Madeira and the Azores. Reduced by 20% to €400,000, if the real estate is in a designated area of low GDP or low population density

iv. The purchase of residential, commercial, or agricultural real estate, with construction dating back more than 30 years or located in urban regeneration areas, for refurbishing, with a minimum purchase value of €350,000. Qualifying residential real estate now restricted to the interior of mainland Portugal and the autonomous regions of Madeira and the Azores. Reduced by 20% to €280,000, if the real estate is in a designated area of low GDP or low population density.

v. Capital transfer with a value equal to or above 500 thousand Euros for investing in research activities conducted by public or private scientific research institutions involved in the national scientific or technologic system.

vi. Capital transfer (donation) with a value equal to or above 250 thousand Euros for investing  in artistic output or supporting the arts, for reconstruction or refurbishment of the national heritage, through the local and central authorities, public institutions, public corporate sector, public foundations, private foundations of public interest,  networked local authorities, local corporate sector organizations, local associations and public cultural associations, pursuing activities of artistic output, and reconstruction or maintenance of the national heritage.

vii. Capital transfer of the amount of 500 thousand Euros, or higher, for the acquisition of units of investment funds or venture capital fund of funds dedicated to the capitalization of companies, capital injected under the Portuguese legislation, whose maturity, at the moment of the investment, is, at least, of five years and, at least, 60% of the investments is realized in commercial companies with head office in national territory.

viii. Capital transfer of the amount of 500 thousand Euros, or higher, for constitution of a commercial society with head office in the national territory, combined with the creation of five permanent working jobs, or for the reinforcement of the share capital of a commercial society with head office in national territory, already existing, with the creation or keeping of working jobs, with a minimum of five permanent jobs, and for a minimum period of three years.

Since January 2022 (revised conditions)

i. Capital transfer with a value equal to or above 1,5 million Euros.

ii. The creation of, at least, 10 job positions.

iii. The purchase of residential, commercial, or agricultural real estate with a minimum purchase value of €500,000. Qualifying residential real estate now restricted to the interior of mainland Portugal and the autonomous regions of Madeira and the Azores. Reduced by 20% to €400,000, if the real estate is in a designated area of low GDP or low population density

iv. The purchase of residential, commercial, or agricultural real estate, with construction dating back more than 30 years or located in urban regeneration areas, for refurbishing, with a minimum purchase value of €350,000. Qualifying residential real estate now restricted to the interior of mainland Portugal and the autonomous regions of Madeira and the Azores. Reduced by 20% to €280,000, if the real estate is in a designated area of low GDP or low population density.

v. Capital transfer with a value equal to or above 500 thousand Euros for investing in research activities conducted by public or private scientific research institutions involved in the national scientific or technologic system.

vi. Capital transfer (donation) with a value equal to or above 250 thousand Euros for investing  in artistic output or supporting the arts, for reconstruction or refurbishment of the national heritage, through the local and central authorities, public institutions, public corporate sector, public foundations, private foundations of public interest,  networked local authorities, local corporate sector organizations, local associations and public cultural associations, pursuing activities of artistic output, and reconstruction or maintenance of the national heritage.

vii. Capital transfer of the amount of 500 thousand Euros, or higher, for the acquisition of units of investment funds or venture capital fund of funds dedicated to the capitalization of companies, capital injected under the Portuguese legislation, whose maturity, at the moment of the investment, is, at least, of five years and, at least, 60% of the investments is realized in commercial companies with head office in national territory.

viii. Capital transfer of the amount of 500 thousand Euros, or higher, for constitution of a commercial society with head office in the national territory, combined with the creation of five permanent working jobs, or for the reinforcement of the share capital of a commercial society with head office in national territory, already existing, with the creation or keeping of working jobs, with a minimum of five permanent jobs, and for a minimum period of three years.

i. Capital transfer with a value equal to or above 1,5 million Euros.

ii. The creation of, at least, 10 job positions.

iii. The purchase of residential, commercial, or agricultural real estate with a minimum purchase value of €500,000. Qualifying residential real estate now restricted to the interior of mainland Portugal and the autonomous regions of Madeira and the Azores. Reduced by 20% to €400,000, if the real estate is in a designated area of low GDP or low population density

iv. The purchase of residential, commercial, or agricultural real estate, with construction dating back more than 30 years or located in urban regeneration areas, for refurbishing, with a minimum purchase value of €350,000. Qualifying residential real estate now restricted to the interior of mainland Portugal and the autonomous regions of Madeira and the Azores. Reduced by 20% to €280,000, if the real estate is in a designated area of low GDP or low population density.

v. Capital transfer with a value equal to or above 500 thousand Euros for investing in research activities conducted by public or private scientific research institutions involved in the national scientific or technologic system.

vi. Capital transfer (donation) with a value equal to or above 250 thousand Euros for investing  in artistic output or supporting the arts, for reconstruction or refurbishment of the national heritage, through the local and central authorities, public institutions, public corporate sector, public foundations, private foundations of public interest,  networked local authorities, local corporate sector organizations, local associations and public cultural associations, pursuing activities of artistic output, and reconstruction or maintenance of the national heritage.

vii. Capital transfer of the amount of 500 thousand Euros, or higher, for the acquisition of units of investment funds or venture capital fund of funds dedicated to the capitalization of companies, capital injected under the Portuguese legislation, whose maturity, at the moment of the investment, is, at least, of five years and, at least, 60% of the investments is realized in commercial companies with head office in national territory.

viii. Capital transfer of the amount of 500 thousand Euros, or higher, for constitution of a commercial society with head office in the national territory, combined with the creation of five permanent working jobs, or for the reinforcement of the share capital of a commercial society with head office in national territory, already existing, with the creation or keeping of working jobs, with a minimum of five permanent jobs, and for a minimum period of three years.

Since January 2022 (revised conditions)

i. Capital transfer with a value equal to or above 1,5 million Euros.

ii. The creation of, at least, 10 job positions.

iii. The purchase of residential, commercial, or agricultural real estate with a minimum purchase value of €500,000. Qualifying residential real estate now restricted to the interior of mainland Portugal and the autonomous regions of Madeira and the Azores. Reduced by 20% to €400,000, if the real estate is in a designated area of low GDP or low population density

iv. The purchase of residential, commercial, or agricultural real estate, with construction dating back more than 30 years or located in urban regeneration areas, for refurbishing, with a minimum purchase value of €350,000. Qualifying residential real estate now restricted to the interior of mainland Portugal and the autonomous regions of Madeira and the Azores. Reduced by 20% to €280,000, if the real estate is in a designated area of low GDP or low population density.

v. Capital transfer with a value equal to or above 500 thousand Euros for investing in research activities conducted by public or private scientific research institutions involved in the national scientific or technologic system.

vi. Capital transfer (donation) with a value equal to or above 250 thousand Euros for investing  in artistic output or supporting the arts, for reconstruction or refurbishment of the national heritage, through the local and central authorities, public institutions, public corporate sector, public foundations, private foundations of public interest,  networked local authorities, local corporate sector organizations, local associations and public cultural associations, pursuing activities of artistic output, and reconstruction or maintenance of the national heritage.

vii. Capital transfer of the amount of 500 thousand Euros, or higher, for the acquisition of units of investment funds or venture capital fund of funds dedicated to the capitalization of companies, capital injected under the Portuguese legislation, whose maturity, at the moment of the investment, is, at least, of five years and, at least, 60% of the investments is realized in commercial companies with head office in national territory.

viii. Capital transfer of the amount of 500 thousand Euros, or higher, for constitution of a commercial society with head office in the national territory, combined with the creation of five permanent working jobs, or for the reinforcement of the share capital of a commercial society with head office in national territory, already existing, with the creation or keeping of working jobs, with a minimum of five permanent jobs, and for a minimum period of three years.

1- Flexible investment requirements.

2- Low minimum stay requirements: 7 days in the first year and 14 days during each of the two subsequent two-year periods, whether or not consecutive.

3- Extendable to family members.

4- Freedom to travel without a passport to all European countries that are part of the Schengen area for up to 90 days within any 180 days

5- After 5 years of legal residence individuals can apply for permanent residency status in, or citizenship of Portugal. Additional qualifying criteria apply.

6- No limitations on ownership of the selected investment.

7- Access to all portuguese public services, including health and education.

8- No limitation on subsequent investments or employment opportunities.

1- Flexible investment requirements.

2- Low minimum stay requirements: 7 days in the first year and 14 days during each of the two subsequent two-year periods, whether or not consecutive.

3- Extendable to family members.

4- Freedom to travel without a passport to all European countries that are part of the Schengen area for up to 90 days within any 180 days

5- After 5 years of legal residence individuals can apply for permanent residency status in, or citizenship of Portugal. Additional qualifying criteria apply.

6- No limitations on ownership of the selected investment.

7- Access to all portuguese public services, including health and education.

8- No limitation on subsequent investments or employment opportunities.

Application Process 

Application Process 

After helping choosing the type of investment adequated to your needs, our team and specialized partners will conduct the all the process near SEF (foreign Service and borders).

After helping choosing the type of investment adequated to your needs, our team and specialized partners will conduct the all the process near SEF (foreign Service and borders).

After helping choosing the type of investment adequated to your needs, our team and specialized partners will conduct the all the process near SEF (foreign Service and borders).

After helping choosing the type of investment adequated to your needs, our team and specialized partners will conduct the all the process near SEF (foreign Service and borders).

After helping choosing the type of investment adequated to your needs, our team and specialized partners will conduct the all the process near SEF (foreign Service and borders).