Golden Visa

What is Golden Visa?
The "Golden Visa" Program was created by the Portuguese authorities in October 2012, and is a quick way for foreign investors from countries outside the European Union to obtain a valid permanent residence permit in Portugal, which also allows them to travel freely in most European countries (Schengen Area).

Under the "Golden Visa" program, non-EU citizens only need to make one of the investments provided for by law to obtain a residence permit in Portugal. In order to attract foreign investment to Portugal, Golden Visa is a very simple and flexible program, with simple and clear legal requirements.

What are the benefits and advantages?
It is not necessary to obtain a visa to enter Portugal
It is not necessary to obtain a visa to travel in Europe (Schengen Area)
Living and working in Portugal, even if residing in a different country
Extremely low minimum stay periods
Permanent residence
Residence extended to family members

What are the requirements for obtaining it?
Each type of qualifying investment with specific characteristics, as follows:
Acquisition of real estate
Minimum investment of € 500,000
Acquisition of one or more properties
All property types
Possibility of co-ownership
Own housing or lease
Fund transfer
Minimum investment of € 1,000,000
Funds transferred from abroad to a bank in Portugal
Total freedom to invest funds
Possibility to use the funds to invest in company shares
Job Creation
Creation of a minimum of 10 jobs
There is no minimum investment amount
Without limitation of areas / activities
Possibility of subsidies / incentives / benefits

Where to order Golden Visa?
Make your order online at: SEF
Deliver the order to the Portuguese Diplomatic and Consular Posts abroad
Deliver the request to the Directorates and Regional Delegations of the Aliens and Borders Service
More information at: www.sef.pt