Discover Portugal's Golden Visa: Your Gateway to Europe

The road to the Portuguese citizenship

Unlock the opportunity to live, work, and study in the heart of Europe with Portugal's esteemed Golden Visa program. Designed for non-EU nationals, this initiative offers a seamless path to temporary residency, with the potential to extend your stay and even secure citizenship. Explore how you can embrace the Portuguese lifestyle and enjoy free movement within the Schengen Area.

Why Choose the Portuguese Golden Visa?

Schengen Area Access: Travel visa-free across the Schengen Zone.
Live Your Best Life: Reside, work, and pursue education in picturesque Portugal.
Family Reunification: Bring your loved ones along on your European adventure.
Flexible Renewals: Maintain your residency with just 14 days' stay during each renewal period, without affecting your tax residency.
Path to Permanent Residency and Citizenship: After five years, you're eligible to apply for permanent residency or Portuguese citizenship.

Eligibility Criteria: Open the Door to Your European Dream

Portugal's Golden Visa is accessible to all third-country nationals who engage in an eligible investment activity. Whether you're an individual entrepreneur or represent a company established in Portugal, the following investment routes can pave your way:

Investment Funds: Contribute €500,000 or more to qualifying investment or venture capital funds to support Portuguese companies.
Job Creation: Create a minimum of 10 new jobs in Portugal.
Research Investment: Invest €350,000 or more in research activities within Portugal's national scientific or technological systems.
Cultural Support: Allocate €250,000 or more towards the arts or national heritage conservation.
Business Establishment: Invest €500,000 or more in starting a business in Portugal, creating at least five permanent jobs.

Note: This opportunity is not available to Portuguese, EU, or EEA nationals.

Begin Your Journey with AIMA

The application process starts at AIMA (Agência para a Integração Migrações e Asilo), your first step towards securing your Portuguese Golden Visa. With AIMA's guidance, navigate the application process smoothly and embark on your new life in Portugal.

Costs:

The costs paid directly to the Portuguese immigration entity AIMA (before called SEF) over a period of 6 years for a family of 3 is:

1º Application:

3x € 773,74 – For process analysis

3x € 7730,11 – Cost of the residence permits

= €2321,22 + €23190,33

= €25511,55

1º Renewal of residence permit:

3x €773,74 - For the process analysis

3x €3865,79 – Cost of the residence permits

= €2321,22 + €11597,37

= €13918,59

2º Renewal of residence permit:

3x €773,74 – For the process analysis

3x €3865,79 – Cost of the residence permits

= €13918,59

Total: €53 348,73

The average lawyer fees for a golden visa process of 6 years will be:

1º Application:

€6.000 (Main investor + 2 family members)

1º Renewal of residence permit:

€3000 (Main Investor + 2 family members)

2º Renewal of residence permit:

€3000 (Main Investor + 2 family members)

Tax representative over 6 years for 3 persons: €6300

*Addition costs for the due diligence of the golden visa project might occur.

Lawyer Total fees = €18300