Portugal Residency - Global Citizenship Investment

Portugal Golden Visa

Overview

Launched in 2012 to encourage investment into Portugal, the Golden Visa Program has attracted billions of euros into real estate and other sectors.
- Designed for non-EU nationals
- Five-year program granting the right to live, work, and study in Portugal
- Free movement across Europe’s Schengen Area
- Thousands of families successfully relocated
- Portugal is globally recognized as one of the safest and most peaceful nations

The country

Population: ~10.2 million
Area: 92,212 km²
Life Expectancy: 81 years (one of the highest in Europe)
Currency: Euro (€)
Capital City: Lisbon (~505,000 population)
Languages: Portuguese (official). English widely spoken (27% of population), also Spanish (10%) and French (15%).
Climate: 300 days of sunshine per year; hot summers, wet winters
GDP: $240B (2021), projected to grow to $280B (2023)

Visa-Free Travel → Access to all 26 Schengen countries
Education → Access to high-standard schools & EU university tuition rates
Tax Benefits → Favourable Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) tax regime
Investment Opportunities → Real estate yields up to 7% with ~5% annual capital appreciation
Minimal Stay Requirement → Only 5 weeks over 5 years
EU Citizenship → Apply after 5 years (permanent residency in 3 months, citizenship in ~18 months)

Investment Options – How to Obtain a Golden Visa

Invest in Funds:
- Minimum €500,000 in regulated Portuguese funds
- Held for 5 years
- Some funds offer fixed income with capital protection
- After 5 years, principal is returned and yields typically cover program costs

Golden Visa Application Process

Year 0 – Months 1–6

• Investment secured
• Application submitted

Year 1 – Months 12–18

• Application approved
• Golden Visa cards issued (valid for 2 years)

Year 2

Golden Visa renewed for another 2 years

Year 4

Golden Visa renewed again for 2 years

Year 6

Application for citizenship submitted

Years 7–8

EU Passports issued

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how it works

Our Process

Step 1

Initial Consultation

Step 2

Presentation & Program Selection

Step 3

Application Preparation & Due Diligence

Step 4

Submission & Processing

Step 5

Investment / Donation Payment

Step 6

Citizenship or Residency Granted

FEATURED PROGRAMS

Antigua and Barbuda

Key Benefits:
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 150+ countries (including the UK & Schengen Zone)
No tax on worldwide income, wealth, or inheritance
Family inclusion: spouse, children under 30, parents & grandparents over 55

Grenada

Key Benefits:
Visa-free to 140+ countries
E-2 Treaty with USA (live & work in the US with an E-2 visa)
Full family inclusion including unmarried siblings

St. Lucia

Key Benefits:
Visa-free to 140+ countries
Multiple investment routes (donation, real estate, bonds)
Dual citizenship allowed

Türkiye

Key Benefits:
Access to European & Asian markets
Fast-track citizenship process
Family inclusion