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Portugal · Autorização de Residência para Investimento · Golden visa · apply online, in person · processing up to 90 days
Residence for non-EU investors through a qualifying fund, scientific research, cultural support, a company that creates jobs, or the creation of at least 10 jobs. The real-estate routes were repealed in October 2023. The investment must be kept for five years. The first permit and each renewal last two years, with seven days in Portugal in the first year and 14 days in each later two-year period.
| Type | Tier / zone | Min amount | USD equivalent | Holding | Returnable | Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | — | EUR 500,000 | $575,000 | 5 yr | Yes | Optional |
| Donation | Cultural/Heritage | EUR 250,000 | $287,500 | 5 yr | No | Optional |
| Research | — | EUR 500,000 | $575,000 | 5 yr | No | Optional |
| Business | Company with 5 jobs | EUR 500,000 | $575,000 | 5 yr | Yes | Optional |
| Job creation | 10 jobs | EUR 0 | $0 | 5 yr | No | Optional |
The reduced 2026 grant fee is EUR 6,314.20 per person on the digital schedule, and the same amount is charged for a family member. The in-person face amount is EUR 8,418.90. A separate analysis fee is EUR 632.10 reduced, or EUR 842.80 in person. Renewal is EUR 3,157.80 reduced, or EUR 4,210.30 in person. The USD 7,100 shown is an earlier conversion; at the 9 October 2026 ECB rate of 1.1206 the reduced grant fee is about USD 7,076. A legal representative is optional. Health cover is either the national health service or insurance. New nationality applications from 19 May 2026 need 10 years of legal residence, or 7 for nationals of Portuguese-speaking countries. The language proof in the nationality regulation is still A2. IFICI is a separate tax registration, not a feature of this permit.
Portugal also offers a digital nomad visa for remote workers
Last verified Oct 9, 2026 Last changed Oct 10, 2026 Source
grant fee checked at EUR 6,314.20 reduced and EUR 8,418.90 in person, plus an analysis fee. The earlier USD 7,100 conversion was kept, within 10% of the reduced grant fee at the 9 October 2026 ECB rate (aima.gov.pt).
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