Get EU passports for your family with Portugal's Golden Visa
The Portugal Golden Visa is one of the quickest and simplest ways to achieve a European citizenship. By investing in a qualifying Portuguese investment fund, you will receive the right to live, work, and study in Portugal – and enjoy visa-free travel across Europe’s Schengen Area.
After 5 years, you can qualify for Portuguese citizenship and a full European passport. Almost the entire process is remote, and you only need to spend an average of 7 days per year in Portugal to qualify.
My team and I have handled over 10% of all Golden Visas ever issued in Portugal, with over 1000 applications submitted (at a 100% success rate).
How the Portugal Golden Visa works
Invest in a qualifying fund
We offer exclusive, innovative investment options with capital requirements starting at just €399,000. As experienced international wealth managers, we are well-placed to build and manage the perfect investment structure for your Golden Visa, managing the risk and ensuring strong returns.
Get residency
After making the investment, we will obtain your Golden Visa residence permit. You will now have the legal right to live in Portugal and travel anywhere in the EU. You can either live in Portugal or remain in your home country, and you do not have to become tax resident. Physical stay requirements in Portugal are just 1 week per year.
Get your passports
After 5 years, take a basic Portuguese language test and apply for your second passports. You and your family are now permanent citizens of Portugal with the right to live, work, study and retire anywhere in the European Union. These benefits can also be passed down to future generations.
Portugal Citizenship by Investment
Whilst the Golden Visa is sometimes referred to as Portugal Citizenship by Investment, you must comply with the above requirements to qualify for dual nationality after the 5-year holding period. A direct Portugal Citizenship by Investment program (i.e. passport upon investment) does not exist.
Portugal Golden Visa: Latest Legal Context
The legislation surrounding the Portugal Golden Visa program is subject to frequent review and revisions.
You can watch our latest update on this topic in the video below:
Featured Portugal Golden Visa Investment (2024)
Whilst we offer a variety of qualifying Portugal Golden Visa investment options to choose from, some cases warrant special attention. Not all investments are the same, and the below is a qualifying Golden Visa investment that is exclusive to my team. We feel it offers the strongest case available in the market by some distance.
Working in partnership with our long-standing partners in the country, we have designed an investment case that qualifies for the Golden Visa whilst still delivering high transparency, strong returns, a low-cost structure, a tightly controlled exposure to risk and a flexible exit strategy. Many Golden Visa investment options in Portugal are only available with lengthy tie-in periods, high exposure to volatility and an aggressive fee structure – all of which we have looked to eliminate when building this investment case.
Royal Obidos Spa & Golf Resort
- An investment of €500,000 into a popular 5* golf resort
- €101,000 upfront return on investment
- Guaranteed buy back after 6 years
- No entry fees, management fees, or performance fees
- Very low capital entry point for a GV investment
- Secure: an asset-backed GV investment
- Guaranteed exit to either cash or real estate
- Capital required €399,000
Full details on investment structure available on request.
Portugal Golden Visa: Key Facts
- Minimum investment: €500,000 (you must have €399k+ as cash assets to qualify)
- Processing time to Portugal Golden Visa: 12 months
- Attractive investment case – see a return on investment and acquire a Portuguese passport
- Significant tax breaks available to Portuguese tax residents on overseas assets/income
- Full EU residency rights after citizenship
- A pathway to moving to any country in Europe
A fully managed, done-for-you solution
Almost the entire Golden Visa application process can be done online. Once pre-approved by the immigration authorities, you will need to travel to Portugal for a biometrics appointment. Otherwise, our legal teams will be able to carry out the entire process for you – while you relax at home.
Our team have personally handled over 10% of all Portuguese Golden Visas ever issued. So you can be certain you are in safe hands.
Still have questions?
Portugal Golden Visa Investment Funds
Selecting a Portuguese Golden Visa investment fund can be a confusing task, even for experienced investors. With around 50 funds to choose from, with huge variations in investment philosophy, risk profiles and charging structures, it’s important to understand what you are signing up for.
In the below video, we outline the types of Golden Visa fund that exist, the risks to be aware of before taking a decision, and how to choose the best investment to suit your family’s needs.
Why Choose Us?
By working with us, you are partnering with an industry leader. Our exclusive investment opportunities are the most profitable options available for the Portugal Golden Visa, and are designed to minimize risk. What’s more, we have the experience and knowledge to give you total peace of mind.
We have processed more than 1,000 Golden Visa applications in Portugal, with a 100% success rate.
That’s over 10% of all the Golden Visas ever issued in the country. There is a reason why we are rated “Excellent” on Trustpilot.
Speak to a Portugal Golden Visa expert for a free quote
Use the calendar below to book your free session with Jonathan (or one of our expert Residency & Citizenship by Investment team members).
In this session, we will explore your objectives, personal circumstances and the most appropriate investment options for your needs. Joining instructions will be sent to your email inbox instantly.
