The Portugal Golden Visa is a program that allows non-EU citizens to obtain residency in Portugal by making a financial investment. In 2024, the requirements for the program include:
Investment: Applicants must invest at least €250,000 in an approved sector. There are several investment options, including:
Investing in a qualifying investment fund or venture capital fund
Investing in an existing Portuguese company that creates or maintains jobs
Investing in scientific research
Donating to an artistic production or cultural heritage
Time commitment: Applicants must spend at least seven days in Portugal each year, and at least 14 days every two years.
Clean record: Applicants must have an unblemished criminal record.
Documents: Applicants must provide a valid passport, proof of residence, and a criminal record certificate. If applying with family members, additional documents are required.
Nationality: Applicants must be non-EU, non-Swiss, and non-EEA nationals.
Benefits of the Portugal Golden Visa include:
The right to live, work, and study in Portugal
The right to travel without a visa to the other 26 Schengen countries
The right to family reunification in Portugal and the European Union
The potential to request Portuguese citizenship after five years
