Minimum Stay Requirement

Golden Visa holders are subject to comparatively limited physical presence requirements.

According to AIMA, applicants are generally required to stay in Portugal for at least:

• 7 days during the first year
• 14 days during each subsequent two-year period

Qualifying Investment Routes

Eligible investment routes may include:

• €500,000 investment in qualifying non-real-estate Portuguese investment funds
• Investment in eligible scientific research activities
• Contribution to qualifying cultural, artistic or heritage preservation projects
• Business investment and employment creation
• Other qualifying investment activities permitted under applicable Portuguese legislation

Direct residential real-estate investment is no longer a qualifying Golden Visa route.

Cultural & Heritage Investment Route

Portugal also provides qualifying investment opportunities linked to arts, culture and national heritage projects.

Certain approved cultural projects may provide an alternative route for applicants seeking Portuguese residency through a qualifying contribution, subject to the investment amount, project approval and immigration requirements applicable at the time of application.

Family Inclusion

Eligible family members may generally be included through family reunification provisions, subject to applicable requirements.

This may include:

• Spouse or legal partner
• Dependent children
• Eligible dependent parents

Pathway to Citizenship

Portugal offers a potential route to citizenship for individuals who meet the applicable nationality requirements.

Portuguese government guidance currently states that a person who has legally resided in Portugal for at least five years may be eligible to apply for Portuguese nationality, subject to additional legal requirements including language and other eligibility conditions.

Why Portugal?

Portugal combines a strong European lifestyle with access to the wider Schengen region, internationally recognised education and healthcare, a stable business environment and attractive long-term residence opportunities.

For investors seeking European residency while maintaining flexibility over where they live and work, the Portugal Golden Visa can provide a structured route toward long-term residence and potentially citizenship.