PORTUGAL

RESIDENCY BY INVESTMENT

OVERVIEW

WHY PORTUGAL RESIDENCY BY INVESTMENT?

  • Travel visa-free within the Schengen and EU member states.
  • Eligible for permanent residency or citizenship of Portugal after five years as a temporary resident.
  • Residence visa waiver (under the Golden Visa program) for entering Portugal and visiting Schengen countries.
  • Family members such as children and parents can be included.

WHAT ARE THE QUALIFICATIONS?

  • Applicants should not have a criminal record.
  • The primary applicant’s property should not be frozen in any EU states.
  • Applicants must enter Portugal with a valid Schengen visa for the first time.
  • Applicants must meet the requirements on minimum period of stay.

COSTS

INVESTMENT OPTION

Investors can choose from the below investment options as per the updated Act 63/2015 and Regulatory Decree 15-A/2015 in July 2015.

Property Investment Capital Investment
  • Purchase real estate properties worth € 500,000 or more.
  • Acquire real estate property worth € 350,000 or more to renovate. The property should at least be 30 years old or in the urban regeneration areas.
  • Make real estate property acquisition that meets any of the aforementioned requirements with a 20% reduction on the minimum amount of investment when the purchase is made at a low-density population area (€ 400,000 or € 280,000).
  • Make a minimum investment of € 350,000 in research activities.
  • Invest a minimum of € 250,000 to support Portugal’s local arts or for the refurbishment of national heritage projects.
  • Make a minimum investment of € 500,000 to purchase shares in investment funds or venture capital firms that offer capital to small or medium-sized Portuguese companies.
  • Applicants must provide employment opportunities for 10 or more people.

COUNTRIES OFFER RBI

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