Portugal

Recently reformed

Portugal Golden Visa · Lisbon · Western Europe

Since the 2023 reform, real estate no longer qualifies. The program now channels investment into regulated funds, cultural heritage, research, and job creation — while keeping one of Europe's shortest paths to citizenship.

From

€250,000

Processing

6–12 months

Minimum stay

7 days per year (average)

Citizenship

Citizenship or permanent residence after 5 years

Investment routes

Investment / venture capital funds

Regulated Portuguese funds (non-real-estate)

€500,000

Scientific research

Public or private research institutions

€500,000

Cultural heritage donation

Arts, heritage, and cultural production

€250,000

Job creation

Or company incorporation with employment

10 jobs

Key benefits

One of the shortest EU paths to citizenship (5 years)
Minimal stay — around 7 days per year
Schengen free movement
Family reunification included

Legal framework

Framework updated: 2024

Law 14/2021 as amended by the 'Mais Habitação' law (Law 56/2023), which removed real estate and capital-transfer routes. Qualifying options are now investment funds, scientific research, cultural production, and job creation.

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