Portugal

Residency Requirement

14 days per 2 years

Time to Residency - Temporary

3-6 months

Time to Residency - Permanent

After 5 years of Temporary Residency

Time to Citizenship

7 Years

Family

Include spouse, dependent children & parents

Visa-free Travel

Within the Schengen member countries

Employment Benefits

Right to live and work in Portugal

The Portugal Golden Resident Permit Programme allows applicants to get a residency permit in as little as 3-6 months by making an investment in the country. Successful applicants and their family can choose to live and work in Portugal, but residency is not required. In addition, applicants are able to travel visa free to the 27 Schengen member countries including Germany, France and Switzerland.

Investment Opportunities

The Golden Residence Permit Programme provides applicants the opportunity to obtain residency in Portugal and eligibility for citizenship by investing in the country. Investment options are as follows:

OPTION 1: Real Estate

Minimum Investment – €350,000
Applicants may purchase real estate with a minimum value of €500,000 or purchase a property with a minimum value of €350,000 with the purpose of refurbishing it (includes refurbishing cost). To qualify, the property must have been constructed more than 30 years ago or located in an area designated for urban regeneration.

OPTION 2: Capital Investment

Minimum Investment – €250,000
The programme has been updated to include a variety of investment options:

€1 million to a Portuguese bank account or flexible investment.
€350,000 to research by the national scientific and technological system
€250,000 in support of artistic production, or the recovery or maintenance of national cultural heritage
€500,000 in investment or venture capital funds for the capitalization of small and medium size companies

OPTION 3: Job Creation

Minimum Investment – None
Create at least 10 jobs in Portugal.

ADVANTAGES

Your residency obligation is only 7 days per year.
Processing time of 3-6 months.
Limited number of documents to be submitted with the application forms.

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