Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Portugal Golden Visa Attracts Investors with Residency and EU Access
Portugal's Golden Visa is like a special pass for people from outside the EU who want to live in Portugal.
If you invest in Portugal, you can get this pass.
It lets you live, work, and travel easily in many European countries.
After five years, you can even become a citizen of Portugal.
The best part is you don't have to spend much time there each year.
There are different ways to invest, like putting money into funds or starting a business.
It's a popular choice for those seeking a 'Plan B' to secure their future in Europe.
Portugal's Golden Visa program offers residency to non-EU nationals through investment.
Holders can live, work, and study in Portugal and travel visa-free in the Schengen area.
Applicants can get Portuguese citizenship after five years without giving up their current citizenship.
The program requires minimal physical presence in Portugal, with about 7 days per year needed.
Investment options include capital transfers and business creation pathways.
- Who
- Non-EU nationals and high-net-worth investors.
- What
- A residency program for non-EU nationals through investment.
- When
- Launched in 2012.
- Where
- Portugal and the Schengen area.
- Why
- To provide global mobility, lifestyle security, and a path to EU citizenship.
- Program Name
- Golden Residence Permit Program
- Citizenship Eligibility
- After 5 years
- Schengen Access
- Visa-free travel
- Minimum Stay Requirement
- 7 days per year or 14 days in a 2-year block
- Investment Options
- Capital transfers, business creation
- Main benefit
- Path to citizenship