Portugal Golden Residence Permit Visaconnect
Portugal Golden Residence Permit Visaconnect
Portugal Golden Residence Permit Visaconnect
Any non-EU/EFTA national can apply for apply for a golden visa in Portugal, or Portuguese
investor visa, provided they make at least one of the investments below, either as an
individual business-person or via a business set-up or another EU member state.
You must fit at least one of the following categories to claim Portuguese residency by
investment:
1. The purchase of real estate property in Portugal worth at least EUR 500,000 in
Portugal.
Property Purchase in Lisbon and Porto Not Allowed after 1 January 2022
• This new law means that Properties acquired for residential purposes after 1
January 2022 will be limited to the Azores, Madeira or any of the interior
regions of the country. Therefore, Applicant Investors looking to purchase a
second home in the booming Lisbon and Porto residential market or in the
coastal areas will no longer be considered eligible under the Golden Visa law.
2. The purchase of real estate property in Portuguese urban regeneration areas at least
30 years old to the value of at least EUR 350,000
The Portuguese golden visa scheme allows family reunion, permitting the following family
members to join the golden visa holder in Portugal:
• Spouse
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• Minor dependent children
• Minor adopted children
• Full-age dependent children who are still engaged in study
• Dependent parents of either the golden visa holder or spouse
• Minor dependent brothers or sisters who are under guardianship of the golden visa
holder.
Along with the Portuguese golden visa application, you will need to submit the following
documents:
In addition to this, applicants need to show commitment to maintain their investment for a
minimum of five years, plus evidence of their investment, for example:
• Processing fee (application and renewal) – EUR 514.80 (plus EUR 80.20 per family
member)
• Initial golden visa – EUR 5,147.80
• Initial golden visa for family members – EUR 5,147.80
• Renewal of golden visa – EUR 2,573.90
1. Make and maintain the qualifying investment for a minimum of five years;
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2. Spend a minimum of seven days in Portugal for the first year, then no less than 14 days
each subsequent two-year period (this is called the stay requirement); and
‘Stay Requirement’ is one of the main benefits of your Portuguese residency visa.
With your Portuguese residency visa, you will need to renew your card in years one and
three as well as spend a few days in Portugal each year in the following order:
• In year one, you must spend at least seven days in Portugal; and
• In years two through to five, you must spend at least 14 days in Portugal (whether or
not they are consecutive) during each two-year period.
Holders of a Portuguese golden visa can apply for permanent residence in Portugal after
five years of residence.
Portuguese Citizenship
Citizenship requirements
There are certain criteria that need to be met, such as proof of income and accommodation,
criminal record requirements and basic level knowledge of the Portuguese language.
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