Investment requirements

Investment options (in real-estate):

Option 1:

The investor has an option of acquiring a property for a total value equal to or above €500,000.

Option 2:

The investor also has an option of acquiring a property for a total value equal to or above €350,000. This is applicable for such properties which are more than 30 years old or are located in distant urban areas and need refurbishing.

Option 3:

The investment fitting any of the above requirements can further be reduced to 20% on the minimum investment, if such propery is acquired in a thinly populated area (€280,000 or €400,000).

Investment options (through capital transfer):

Option 1:

The investor can furnish a capital transfer of minimum €350,000 towards acquiring shares in investment funds, investment in venture capital, set-up of a commercial society with the creation of 5 jobs, or capitalization of existing national companies with creation or maintenance of 5 jobs.

Option 2:

The investor can also provide for a capital transfer of a minimum of €250,000 towards investment in the arts, or for restoration of national heritage projects.

Option 3:

The investor can also mover forwards with the capital transfer of a value equal to or above €500,000 in order to purchase shares in investment funds or in venture capital.

Other requirements to qualify for the Portugal’s Golden Resident Permit Program

These are the following requirements under this Program -

The investor has to accomplish the requisite investment in any one suitable investment options and the funds for such investment must be sourced from outside Portugal.
The investor has to comply with the minimum stay requirement, which is 7 days in the first year and 14 days in the following years.
The investor will have to provide with the proof of ownership for the real estate, issued by the Land Registry Office.

Family Coverage under the Portugal’s Golden Resident Permit Program

The spouse of the main investor, his/her children under the age of 18 are eligible to qualify for this program along with the investor. Children above the age of 18 can also apply, provided they are dependent on the main applicant and plan to pursue their higher studies in Portugal.

Processing time

The application is processed usually within 6 months from the date of application.

Benefits of the Portugal’s Golden Resident Permit Program

The investor can live and work in Portugal without any restrictions.

The investor gets a residence visa waiver on his entrance in Portugal.

Travel within the Schengen area becomes easier for the investor.

In a few years, the Resident Permit secures a path to Portuguese citizenship for the investor and his family.

The investor can provide resourceful European education to his children and can go ahead with starting a new venture of his own.

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