What is the Golden Visa?

The "Golden Visa" program was created by the Portuguese authorities in October 2012 and is a fast way for foreign investors from countries outside the European Union to obtain a permanent residence permit valid in Portugal and also allows traveling freely in the majority European countries (Schengen Area).

Under the "Golden Visa" program, non EU citizens only need to make one of the investments provided for by law in order to obtain a residence permit in Portugal. With the aim of attracting foreign investment to Portugal, Golden Visa is a very simple and flexible program, with simple and clear legal requirements.

The legislative amendment on the qualification of Investments to obtain a Residence Permit for Investment (Golden Visa), published in Decree-Law no. 14/2021 from February 12, takes effect on January 1, 2022.

Quais os benefícios e vantagens?

• Não é necessário obter um visto para entrar em Portugal
• Não é necessário obter um visto para viajar na Europa (Espaço Schengen)
• Viver e trabalhar em Portugal, mesmo com residência num país diferente
• Períodos de estadia mínima extremamente baixos
• Residência Permanente
• Residência estendida aos familiares

What are the requirements for obtaining it?

The changes to the Portugal Golden Visa are intended to boost investment in the low-density areas of Portugal, relieving pressure from metropolitan locations and encouraging foreign investment in other areas of the country.

1. Real estate acquisition
   • Minimum investment of €280,000 in properties to be rehabilitated in the interior of the country, Madeira, and in sparsely populated areas (Lisbon and Porto are excluded);
   • Minimum investment of €400,000 if not for rehabilitation;
   • Acquisition of one or several properties;
   • All types of property;
   • Possibility of co-ownership;
   • Property intended for services, commerce and tourism, such as offices, shops, tourist apartments, aparthotels and the like, anywhere in the country;
   • Own housing or lease.