The Portugal Golden Visa is a residence visa issued to non-EU nationals who have made a significant investment in Portugal, such as purchasing real estate, making a capital investment, or creating employment opportunities.

It is a fast-track process for obtaining permanent residence and citizenship in an EU country – via the Golden Visa, you can become eligible for Portuguese citizenship in as little as five years.

Portugal Golden Visa Investment Options

To be eligible for a Golden Visa in Portugal, you must make one of the following investments:

• Transfer of capital in an amount equal to or greater than 500,000 (euro), intended for the acquisition of shares in non-immovable collective investment undertakings, which are incorporated under Portuguese law, whose maturity, at the time of the investment, is at least five years and at least 60% of the value of the investments is carried out in commercial companies established in national territory.
• Transfer of capital in an amount equal to or greater than 500,000 (euro), intended for the incorporation of a commercial company with head office in Portugal, combined with the creation of five permanent jobs, or for the reinforcement of the share capital of a commercial company with head office in Portugal, already incorporated, with the creation of at least five permanent jobs or maintenance of at least ten jobs, with a minimum of five permanent jobs, and for one minimum period of three years.
• Make a capital transfer of at least €500,000 for research activities in science or technology by either public or private scientific research institutions.
• Make a capital transfer of at least €250,000 to support the arts or reconstruction of national heritage.

Can You Get Portugal Citizenship by Investment?

Yes, if you receive a Golden Visa, you become eligible for citizenship after five years. Unlike other countries, you do not actually need to live in Portugal during that period to acquire citizenship via the Golden Visa route. You only need to spend seven to fourteen days per year in the country.

However, you will have to prove you have accommodation in Portugal, a steady income, as well as knowledge of the Portuguese language, at least on a basic level.