Immigration · Golden Visa
Portugal Golden Visa 2025.
The Portugal Golden Visa remains available in 2025 — but only through specific routes. Real estate investments are no longer eligible. Today, the main options are qualifying investment funds and certified cultural donation, both leading to a residence permit with a path to Portuguese citizenship.
2025 status
Is the Golden Visa still available?
Yes. The Portugal Golden Visa is still available in 2025. Only the real estate routes were abolished. Investment in qualifying funds and certified cultural projects remains fully valid under the current law, allowing investors and their families to obtain Portuguese residency and, after five years, apply for citizenship.
Investment routes
Updated Golden Visa investment options.
Qualifying investment funds
Investment in regulated Portuguese funds that meet the eligibility criteria.
€500,000Cultural donation · standard areas
Certified contribution to Portuguese cultural heritage in standard-density areas.
€250,000Cultural donation · low-density areas
Certified cultural contribution in designated low-density territories.
€200,000Benefits
Main benefits of the Golden Visa.
Family residency
Residence permit in Portugal for you and your family, including spouse, dependent children, and dependent parents.
Minimal stay requirement
Only seven days per year on average required in Portugal to maintain your residency status.
Schengen mobility
Free movement throughout the Schengen Area for travel, business, and leisure.
Healthcare & education
Access to Portuguese healthcare and education systems once you become a resident.
Path to citizenship
Eligibility to apply for permanent residency and Portuguese citizenship after five years of legal residence (subject to legal requirements, including a language test).
EU passport potential
Portuguese citizenship grants an EU passport with visa-free access to 180+ countries worldwide.
Requirements
Basic eligibility requirements.
We conduct a thorough eligibility assessment during your initial consultation to identify any potential issues before you commit to an investment.
- iClean criminal record — no serious criminal offences in Portugal or in your country of residence.
- iiLawful origin of funds — ability to demonstrate the legal source of your investment capital.
- iiiInvestment commitment — ability to maintain the qualifying investment for the required period (minimum 5 years).
- ivHealth insurance — valid health insurance coverage in Portugal (where applicable).
- vNo Schengen restrictions — no entry bans or alerts in the Schengen Information System.
Our process
Step-by-step Golden Visa process.
- Legal and tax assessment. We analyse your profile, source of funds, family structure and preferred route (funds or cultural donation), including high-level tax implications.
- Selecting and executing the investment. We coordinate with regulated fund managers or certified cultural entities, review documentation, and assist with NIF (tax number) and bank account where needed.
- Preparing and submitting the application. We prepare all required documents, translate and legalise where necessary, and submit the application through the official online system.
- Biometrics and residence card issuance. You will be accompanied by one of our attorneys to your biometrics appointment at AIMA. We follow up until the residence cards are issued for you and your family.
- Renewals and path to citizenship. We assist with renewals, compliance with minimum stay, and later with your Portuguese citizenship application if you qualify.
Why choose us
How our law firm helps investors.
Working with a Portuguese law firm — not agents or intermediaries — ensures independent legal advice and full accountability.
- iIndependent legal advice — objective guidance on funds and cultural donations. We do not sell investment products or receive commissions from fund managers.
- iiFull legal representation — we represent you directly before Portuguese consulates and AIMA (immigration authority), with no middlemen or third-party agents.
- iiiTax strategy coordination — we coordinate with tax advisors to align your immigration plan with your overall tax strategy, in Portugal and your home country.
- ivTransparent fee structure — a clear, written fee structure with no hidden commissions. You know exactly what you are paying for before we begin.
Related services
- →Citizenship by residency after five years — Golden Visa holders may apply for Portuguese citizenship after five years of legal residence.
- →Family reunification for Golden Visa holders — bring your spouse, children, and dependent parents to Portugal.
- →Portuguese tax obligations and double taxation — understand your tax position as a Portuguese resident.
- →Legal representation before Portuguese authorities — we act on your behalf at AIMA and other government agencies.
Common questions
Golden Visa FAQs.
This information is general and does not replace individual legal advice. It does not constitute a guarantee of any outcome. The applicable framework depends on the law in force and the specific circumstances of each case.
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