Program Overview
Visa-free Access
29 Schengen Area Countries
Minimum Investment
€500,000 Investment Fund
Time to Residency
8 : 12 months
Residency Requirements
7 Days per year
Program Requirements
The Portuguese Residency by Investment Program, commonly known as the Golden Visa, was established in October 2012.
To qualify, applicants must be over 18, in good health, and have no criminal record. As part of the residency requirements, a minimum stay of 7 days per year is required during the first five years.
Eligible investment options include real estate acquisition, capital transfer, or job creation in Portugal.
Main Applicant Requirements
- Aged 18 or older
- In good health
- Clean criminal record
- Pass due diligence
- Verified investment funds
Eligible Dependents
- Spouse of the main applicant
- Children under 18 (biological or adopted)
- Dependent parents
Program Benefits
Freedom of Travel
Enjoy visa-free travel across the Schengen zone as a Portuguese resident.
Legal Basis
Government-backed program established by law since 2012.
Pathway to Citizenship
eligible for a Portuguese citizenship after 5 years of holding your residency.
Health & Education
Access top-tier healthcare and education in Portugal.
Investment Options
Portugal’s Golden Visa program offers a range of flexible investment routes designed to stimulate economic growth while granting investors and their families residency rights. Options include job creation, research investment, investment in cultural projects, investment funds, and business incorporation, allowing applicants to choose the path that best aligns with their goals.
Investment in approved Portuguese investment funds.
€500,000
Contribute to cultural or artistic projects.
€250,000
Create and hold permanent jobs in Portugal.
10 jobs
Application Process
The application process typically takes around 8 months. Timelines may vary based on how quickly documents are collected. Our team provides guidance and templates to streamline the process. Government review times can differ, but we work closely with authorities to ensure a smooth and efficient experience.
8 Months Process
We assess your eligibility and sign an engagement agreement to begin your Golden Visa journey.
We help you obtain a Portuguese tax number and open a local bank account to transfer your investment.
After funds transfer, we guide you through collecting and preparing the required documents.
We submit your application to AIMA. Upon review, a pre-approval notification is issued.
You travel to Portugal for biometrics. After final approval, your Golden Visa cards are issued.
Application Process
The application process typically takes around 3 months, though the initial stage may vary depending on how quickly the applicant can gather the required documents. Our team provides full guidance with templates and best practices to streamline this step. The government review stage depends on official processing schedules and may be affected by factors beyond our control. Throughout the entire process, Elite Path Consultancy works closely with the authorities to ensure the experience is as smooth and efficient as possible.
3 Months Process
Eligibility Review
We assess your eligibility and sign an engagement agreement to begin your Golden Visa journey.
Bank & Tax ID
We help you obtain a Portuguese tax number and open a local bank account to transfer your investment.
Investment & Documentation
After funds transfer, we guide you through collecting and preparing the required documents.
Application Submission
We submit your application to AIMA. Upon review, a pre-approval notification is issued.
Biometrics & Visa Issuance
You travel to Portugal for biometrics. After final approval, your Golden Visa cards are issued.
F.A.Q.
The Portugal Golden Visa is a residency-by-investment program that allows non-EU nationals to obtain legal residence in Portugal through qualifying investments. It provides visa-free access to the Schengen Area and a pathway to Portuguese citizenship.
Under the updated program, the initial residency card is valid for two years, and can be renewed for three-year periods thereafter, as long as the investment and minimum stay requirements are maintained.
The average processing time ranges from 6 to 12 months, depending on your investment type, application completeness, and AIMA (immigration authority) timelines.
No. The Golden Visa only requires you to spend an average of 7 days per year in Portugal. It’s ideal for investors who want EU residency flexibility without relocation.
Yes. After 5 years of holding legal residency, you may apply for citizenship, provided you meet integration requirements such as a basic Portuguese language test and clean legal record.
Yes. Eligible family members include your spouse, dependent children, and in some cases, dependent parents. They’ll receive the same residency rights as the main applicant.
Contact Us
Address
Beverly Hills, Sheikh Zayed City, Giza, Egypt
info@epconsultancy.net
Phone
+1 234 567 890