Real estate route removed in 2023. Funds, donations, and research remain.
Real-world processing — including the bottlenecks competitors don't talk about.
Research funds, donation programmes, or job-creation routes carefully — check 5-year track record.
Funds must arrive from outside Portugal.
Subscribe to fund, sign donation, or incorporate Portuguese company.
Application is fully online via AIMA's portal.
Severe backlog — 12–24 months is realistic in 2025–26.
Standard Portuguese tax if you become resident. Most GV holders structure to stay non-resident.
Correct. The Mais Habitação law of October 2023 closed all direct real-estate purchase routes. Some investment funds hold real-estate exposure indirectly, but the regulator is restrictive — verify your fund's holdings before subscribing.
7 days in year 1, then 14 days across each subsequent 2-year period. The lightest minimum stay of any EU Golden Visa.
After 5 years of legal residency from the date AIMA accepts your application — even if your residence card is delayed, the clock starts at acceptance.
Varies widely. Look for CMVM-regulated funds with a real 5+ year track record, transparent fees, and a clear exit strategy. Don't pick by promised yield alone.
Yes — spouse, dependent children, and dependent parents of both spouses, no additional investment required.
Politically debated. Investors who lock in now under current law generally keep their rights even if rules change later.
Hand-picked immigration lawyers licensed to practise in Portugal. We don't take a cut — the booking link goes straight to their calendar.
Costa Advogados · Lisbon
Bar reg: OA 00000
Lisbon-based, handles D7 and D8 from initial NIF setup through AIMA biometrics. Experienced with backlog escalations and consulate liaison.
Ferreira & Partners · Porto
Bar reg: OA 00000
Porto-based, focused on Golden Visa investment-fund applicants and post-residency IFICI tax planning. Handles 5-year citizenship filings.
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