Portugal · golden visa
Portugal Golden Visa: EUR 500k in qualifying funds for 5-year EU citizenship path. Only 7 days/year presence required. Real estate option removed in 2023.
Who is this for?
High-net-worth individuals seeking EU citizenship with minimal physical presence through fund investment.
Pros
Only 7 days/year presence
EU citizenship in 5 years
Family included
Schengen access
No real residence requirement
Cons
EUR 500k minimum (funds only)
Real estate no longer qualifies
Long processing times
Fund lock-up period
Assumed clean — update in profile if needed
Must obtain health insurance before/during application
Typical: 120 days (60–180)
Valid
From: Passport office · ~14d
Fund subscription confirmation
From: Fund manager · ~14d
From all countries of residence
From: Police · ~21d · Max 3mo old
Portuguese tax number
From: Portuguese tax office · ~7d
You keep
€33,165/yr
€2,764/mo
Based on €60,000/yr income
Special Regimes
• NHR 2.0: 20% flat tax for qualifying professions
Permanent Residency
After 5 years
Language: Portuguese (A2)
Citizenship
After 5 years
Language: Portuguese (A2)
Dual citizenship: Allowed
Last updated: 2025-11-01 · Verified: 2025-11-01 · Always verify with official sources.