Golden Visa

The "Golden Visa" Program was launched by the Portuguese authorities in October 2012, and is a quick way for foreign investors from non-European Union countries to obtain a permanent residence permit valid in Portugal, and also allowing them to travel freely in most European countries (Schengen Area).

Under the "Golden Visa" program, non-EU citizens only need to make one of the investments provided for by law to obtain a residence permit in Portugal. With the aim of attracting foreign investment to Portugal, the Golden Visa is a very simple and flexible program, with simple and clear legal requirements.

Stay requirements are also extremely low, clearly making the Golden Visa one of the most attractive residency programs in the world for investors.

The "Golden Visa" Program provides investors with the following advantages:

• It is not necessary to obtain a visa to enter Portugal
• It is not necessary to obtain a visa to travel in Europe (Schengen Area)
• Living and working in Portugal, even if you reside in a different country
• Extremely low minimum stay periods
• Permanent Residency after 5 years
• Citizenship after 6 years
• Residency extended to family members