Nowadays, would-be expats are facing a somewhat confusing landscape when looking to invest in Portugal for citizenship. We’ve made no secret of the fact that the best route to Portugal’s Golden Visa in 2024 will be a qualifying investment fund. Whilst a €250,000 donation to culture and the arts or the creation of 10 jobs inside Portugal are legitimate alternatives to the €500,000 fund investment, they simply do not offer the returns or the reliability (respectively) that can be achieved through a prudent find-based investment.

Regardless of the route you choose, Portugal’s Golden Visa remains the premier remote route to a second citizenship in Europe. The big draw here is the fact that you do not need to relocate or adopt Portuguese tax residency to become eligible for full dual citizenship, which is not the case for almost all other residency by investment programs in the developed world.

So how do you go about selecting the right fund for your Golden Visa investment in Portugal? This can be a tricky topic to navigate. With the previous Golden Visa regime, real estate investments were the staple. They were easy to understand, transparent and offered the security of a tangible asset. Not so with investment funds. However, with the right knowledge and the right partner behind you, there is no reason why you cannot achieve an even better outcome by using an investment fund.

In this video, Jonathan explains how best to invest in Portugal for citizenship in 2024. We’ll look at the legislative framework for the Golden Visa, the options available now, and zero in on Golden Visa investment funds. We’ll pay special attention to the main pitfalls to look out for when selecting your investment fund, how to avoid hidden charging structures that erode your returns and the key questions you must consider before parting with your hard-earned cash.

This video was originally published on YouTube.

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