Portugal Golden Visa
Your Path to EU Residency & Citizenship
What Is the Portugal Golden Visa?
The Portugal Golden Visa is one of Europe’s most popular and flexible residency-by-investment programs. It grants non-EU citizens the legal right to reside in Portugal — with minimal physical presence — and unlocks visa-free travel across the Schengen Zone, full family inclusion, and a path to EU citizenship in just 5 years.
Why Choose the Portugal Golden Visa?
Portugal is the only program offering citizenship after 5 years, low stay requirements, and a regulated fund route — all with full family inclusion and no tax residency obligation.
Visa-free travel to 29 Schengen countries
A secure residency foothold in Europe
Rights to live, study, and work across the EU
A long-term plan B for your family and assets
Generational security through citizenship
| Portugal | Italy | Greece | Spain | |
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INVESTMENT CRITERIA |
• €500k Non Real Estate
Investment Fund • +10 Job creation • €500k Scientific research • €500k Cultural donation |
• €250k Investment in innovative start-ups
• €500k shares in Italian companies • €2M Government Bond |
• €250k preserved or converted into industrial properties
• €800k (120 sqm) in Attica, Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia and islands with more than 3,100 inhabitants • €400k in other areas |
• €500k Real estate
• CIM Investment in Spanish company shares |
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WORK/STUDY/ TRAVEL VISA |
All three |
Study and Travel with restrictive work |
All three |
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STAY REQUIREMENTS |
14 days every 2 years |
No Minimum Requirement for temporary residency |
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ROUTE TO CITIZENSHIP |
5 years of residency 14 days every 2 years stay requirement Language Test |
10 years of residency 183 days stay requirement Language Test |
7 Years of residency 183 days a year stay requirement
Language and Citizenship Test |
10 Years of residency 183 days stay requirement
Language test Renunciation of Previous Citizenship |
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FAMILY INCLUSION |
Spouse, Dependent Children, Dependent Parents |
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TAX INCENTIVE
PROGRAM |
NHR 2.0 Regime:
20% flat tax for certain incomes
0% on international passive income
20% on local income |
Flat tax regime: option to pay €100k flat tax |
7% Flat tax rate on foreign pensions €100k flat tax for HNWI |
Beckham law: special tax regime for expats |
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INHERITANCE TAX |
0% |
4% to close (exempting €1Μ) |
• Up to €150k: 0%
• € 150k to €300k: 1% • €300k to €600k: 5% • Over €600k: 10% |
From 1% to 7% depending on the region |
Explore Our Key Program Features
- Investment routes begin from €250,000 — fund route starts at €500,000
- Choose between donation, cultural support, funds, or business
- Only 7 days per year required in Portugal
- Full family inclusion (spouse, children, parents)
- Apply for citizenship after 5 years
- Visa-free travel within Schengen
- Live in a safe, stable country with affordable living
Who Can You Include on Your Application?
- Spouse or legal partner
- Children under 18
- Children 18+ if single, financially dependent, and enrolled in full-time education
- Parents of the applicant or spouse/partner if financially dependent (typically under 65, though older applicants may qualify with documentation)
Who Is Eligible to Apply?
- Be a non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizen
- Be at least 18 years old
- Make a qualifying investment starting from €250,000
- Hold the investment for a minimum of 5 years
- Provide a clean criminal record
- Show legal source of investment funds
- Spend at least 7 days in Year 1, and 14 days across each following 2-year period
What Are the Investment Options?
To qualify for the Golden Visa, you must invest in one of the government-approved categories:
| Investment Route | Minimum Amount |
|---|---|
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Private Equity / Venture Capital Funds |
€500,000 |
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Cultural or Artistic Contribution |
€250,000 |
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Restoration of National Heritage |
€250,000 |
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Scientific Research Support |
€500,000 |
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Business Setup / Job Creation (10+ jobs) |
No fixed minimum |
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Share Capital + Job Creation |
€500,000 |
📌 Note: While donation-based routes are valid, most applicants prefer options that preserve capital and offer the potential for return.
What Are the Investment Options?
While all investment paths are legally valid, most international applicants choose the regulated fund route — for its legal clarity, simplicity, and potential capital return.
Understand the Full Process:
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Fund subscriptions offer:
- No need to manage real estate, business, or staff
- Structures are regulated and approved by CMVM (Portugal’s securities authority)
- Managed by professional, audited fund managers
- A fully passive, secure, and compliant path to EU residency
Disclaimer: OuroVia does not provide investment advice.
We maintain working relationships with a broad network of CMVM-regulated funds and coordinate introductions only to fully compliant, investor-aligned partners.
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