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Golden Visa

Residency through qualifying investment in funds, research, or cultural heritage (real estate no longer eligible).

Estimated Cost

$555,700

Processing Time

~4 months

Validity

24 months

Description

Portugal's Golden Visa provides residency in exchange for qualifying investments. Direct real estate purchases are no longer eligible since 2023. Eligible investments include €500,000 in qualifying investment funds, €500,000 in research activities, or €250,000 in cultural heritage support.

Official informationLast updated: 2025-07-01

Timeline

Processing Time
2 months – 6 months

Average: 4 months

Visa Validity
2 years

Path to Residency

Path to Citizenship

~5 years

Eligibility

Min Income:$550,000/yr

Requirements

Qualifying investment (€500,000+)*

Clean criminal record*

Health insurance*

Minimum 7 days/year in Portugal*

Cost Breakdown

FeeAmountType
Application fee$5,700One-time
Investment amount$550,000One-time
Estimated Total$555,700