Golden Visa Portugal

What qualifies for Golden Visa in Portugal?….

Portugal's Golden Visa remains an attractive option for investors seeking residency

Among the most popular investment options, the €500,000 investment in venture capital funds has emerged as a viable and strategic alternative. But how does it work, and what are its advantages?

What Are Qualified Investment Funds?

  • Qualified funds are venture capital funds regulated by Portuguese financial authorities, such as the CMVM (Portuguese Securities Market Commission). These funds invest in key economic sectors, including technology, infrastructure, healthcare, renewable energy, and commercial real estate

Key Investment Requirements

To qualify for the Golden Visa, an investor must:

  • Apply a minimum of €500,000 in a government-approved qualified fund

  • Maintain the investment for at least five years

  • Choose a fund that does not invest directly in residential real estate

What is the Golden Visa in Portugal?….

Residency & Citizenship :

The Golden Visa is a residency authorisation program for investors who make qualified financial contributions to the country. In addition to the possibility of residing in Portugal, the program allows beneficiaries to travel freely within the Schengen Area and, after five years, apply for Portuguese citizenship

What are the advantages of investing in funds?….

Less Bureaucracy:
Unlike real estate purchases, fund investments avoid lengthy processes related to deeds and registrations

Professional Management:
Funds are managed by specialised firms, reducing the investor’s direct involvement

Diversification:
Capital is allocated across different sectors, lowering risk

Higher Liquidity:
Compared to direct real estate investments, funds may offer structured exit strategies at the end of the investment period

Benefits of Golden Visa?….

  • Flexible residency: A minimum stay requirement of just 7 days per year in Portugal (The first year requires 14 days)

  • Access to the Schengen Area: Free movement across 29 Schengen countries.

  • Citizenship eligibility: After five years, holders can apply for a Portuguese passport

Fast Track….

Golden Visas in Portugal typically take up to 2 years, which is frustrating for those who have made significant investment, within every Golden visa we offer, we include the utilisation of the law, to push stalled processes through to completion, typically this can reduce the processing time from 2 years down to just 6-12 months. *

So, with all of these benefits, start your Golden Visa journey here, schedule a dedicated consultation using the QR code below, or click the link to schedule directly in our calendar!

  • These timescales are not guaranteed and depend on the scheduling by AIMA