How does Golden Visa work?

How does Golden Visa work?

How does Golden Visa work?

How does Golden Visa work?

How does Golden Visa work?

​​​​​​​The Residence Permit for Investment Activity (ARI) regime, in force since October 8, 2012, allows third-country nationals to obtain a temporary residence permit for investment activity without a residence visa. to enter national territory.

The Residence Permit for Investment Activity (ARI) regime, in force since October 8, 2012, allows third-country nationals to obtain a temporary residence permit for investment activity without a residence visa. to enter national territory.

Golden Visa Real Estate

Golden Visa Real Estate

Golden Visa Real Estate

Golden Visa Real Estate

Golden Visa Real Estate

Golden Visa Advantages

Golden Visa Advantages

Benefit from family reunification.

Possibility of requesting the acquisition of Portuguese nationality.

Possibility of requesting the acquisition of Portuguese nationality.

Possibility of requesting the acquisition of Portuguese nationality.

Enter Portugal without a residence visa.

Enter Portugal without a residence visa.

Enter Portugal without a residence visa.

Live and work in Portugal.

Circulate through the Schengen area, visa-free.

280 000€ Golden Visa 

280 000€ Golden Visa 

280 000€ Golden Visa 

280 000€ Golden Visa

280 000€ Golden Visa 

Eligible Algarve municipalities:

Alcoutim, Aljezur, Castro Marim, Monchique, Vila do Bispo, São Marcos,  Alte, Ameixial, Salir, União de Freguesias de Querença, Tôr e Benafim, Cachopo e Santa Catarina da Fontes do Bispo 

 

Eligible   Alentejo municipalities:

Aljustrel, Almodôvar, Alvito, Barrancos, Beja, Castro Verde, Cuba, Ferreira do Alentejo, Mértola, Moura, Ourique, Serpa, Vidigueira.

Eligible Algarve municipalities:

Alcoutim, Aljezur, Castro Marim, Monchique, Vila do Bispo, São Marcos,  Alte, Ameixial, Salir, União de Freguesias de Querença, Tôr e Benafim, Cachopo e Santa Catarina da Fontes do Bispo 

 

Eligible   Alentejo municipalities:

Aljustrel, Almodôvar, Alvito, Barrancos, Beja, Castro Verde, Cuba, Ferreira do Alentejo, Mértola, Moura, Ourique, Serpa, Vidigueira.

Low density

Documentation for Golden Visa Portugal​​​​​​

Documentation for Golden Visa 

Documentation for Golden Visa Portugal​​​​​​

Documentation for Golden Visa Portugal​​​​​​

In addition to the documents mentioned below, specific documents will be required according to the type of investment made. Thus, it is necessary to consult the specific documents for each type of investment on the SEF website.

In addition to the documents mentioned below, specific documents will be required according to the type of investment made. Thus, it is necessary to consult the specific documents for each type of investment on the SEF website.

In addition to the documents mentioned below, specific documents will be required according to the type of investment made. Thus, it is necessary to consult the specific documents for each type of investment on the SEF website.

Criminal record certificate from the country of origin issued up to 3 months before submission of documentation.

Criminal record certificate from the country of origin issued up to 3 months before submission of documentation.

Criminal record certificate from the country of origin issued up to 3 months before submission of documentation.

Proof of Tax Identification Number of the country of tax residence.

Proof of Tax Identification Number of the country of tax residence.

Proof of Tax Identification Number of the country of tax residence.

Proof of Tax Identification Number of the country of tax residence.

Valid passport.

Valid passport.

Valid passport.

Proof of entry and legal stay in Portuguese territory.

Application for consultation of the completed Portuguese criminal record.

Application for consultation of the completed Portuguese criminal record.

Application for consultation of the completed Portuguese criminal record.

Declaration on the commitment of honor, in which the applicant declares the commitment to maintain the investments in the country for five years.

Declaration on the commitment of honor, in which the applicant declares the commitment to maintain the investments in the country for five years.

Declaration on the commitment of honor, in which the applicant declares the commitment to maintain the investments in the country for five years.

Proof of regularized contributory status by submitting a negative debt statement issued, at most 45 days in advance, by the Tax and Customs Authority and Social Security or, failing that, a declaration of non-existence of registration with these entities.

Proof of regularized contributory status by submitting a negative debt statement issued, at most 45 days in advance, by the Tax and Customs Authority and Social Security or, failing that, a declaration of non-existence of registration with these entities.

Proof of regularized contributory status by submitting a negative debt statement issued, at most 45 days in advance, by the Tax and Customs Authority and Social Security or, failing that, a declaration of non-existence of registration with these entities.

Receipt of payment of ARI application review fee.

Proof that you are covered by health protection, which can be PB4 or travel insurance.

Proof that you are covered by health protection, which can be PB4 or travel insurance.

Proof that you are covered by health protection, which can be PB4 or travel insurance.

Who can apply?

Who can apply?

All third-country nationals who carry out an investment activity, personally or through a company incorporated in Portugal or in another EU State and with a permanent establishment in Portugal, who meet one of the quantitative requirements and the time requirement provided for in the applicable legislation, may request a Residence Permit for Investment Activity via investment in one of the following possibilities:

All third-country nationals who carry out an investment activity, personally or through a company incorporated in Portugal or in another EU State and with a permanent establishment in Portugal, who meet one of the quantitative requirements and the time requirement provided for in the applicable legislation, may request a Residence Permit for Investment Activity via investment in one of the following possibilities:

All third-country nationals who carry out an investment activity, personally or through a company incorporated in Portugal or in another EU State and with a permanent establishment in Portugal, who meet one of the quantitative requirements and the time requirement provided for in the applicable legislation, may request a Residence Permit for Investment Activity via investment in one of the following possibilities:

What are the investment options for the Golden Visa?

What are the investment options for the Golden Visa?

What are the investment options for the Golden Visa?

What are the investment options for the Golden Visa?

There are eight investment conditions that fall under the Golden Visa:  

Send money safely, quickly and with the best exchange rate.

There are eight investment conditions that fall under the Golden Visa:  

Send money safely, quickly and with the best exchange rate.

There are eight investment conditions that fall under the Golden Visa:  

Send money safely, quickly and with the best exchange rate.

There are eight investment conditions that fall under the Golden Visa:  

Send money safely, quickly and with the best exchange rate.

The transfer of capital in an amount equal to or greater than 1 million euros.

The transfer of capital in an amount equal to or greater than 1 million euros.

The transfer of capital in an amount equal to or greater than 1 million euros.

Transfer of capital in an amount equal to or greater than 250 thousand euros, which is applied in investment or support for artistic production, recovery or maintenance of national cultural heritage, through central and peripheral direct administration services, public institutes, entities that integrate the sector business public, public foundations, private foundations with public utility status, inter-municipal entities, entities that make up the local business sector, municipal associative entities and public cultural associations, which pursue responsibilities in the area of ​​artistic production, recovery or maintenance of the national cultural heritage.

Transfer of capital in an amount equal to or greater than 250 thousand euros, which is applied in investment or support for artistic production, recovery or maintenance of national cultural heritage, through central and peripheral direct administration services, public institutes, entities that integrate the sector business public, public foundations, private foundations with public utility status, inter-municipal entities, entities that make up the local business sector, municipal associative entities and public cultural associations, which pursue responsibilities in the area of ​​artistic production, recovery or maintenance of the national cultural heritage.

Transfer of capital in an amount equal to or greater than 250 thousand euros, which is applied in investment or support for artistic production, recovery or maintenance of national cultural heritage, through central and peripheral direct administration services, public institutes, entities that integrate the sector business public, public foundations, private foundations with public utility status, inter-municipal entities, entities that make up the local business sector, municipal associative entities and public cultural associations, which pursue responsibilities in the area of ​​artistic production, recovery or maintenance of the national cultural heritage.

Transfer of capital in an amount equal to or greater than 250 thousand euros, which is applied in investment or support for artistic production, recovery or maintenance of national cultural heritage, through central and peripheral direct administration services, public institutes, entities that integrate the sector business public, public foundations, private foundations with public utility status, inter-municipal entities, entities that make up the local business sector, municipal associative entities and public cultural associations, which pursue responsibilities in the area of ​​artistic production, recovery or maintenance of the national cultural heritage.

Transfer of capital in an amount equal to or greater than 250 thousand euros, which is applied in investment or support for artistic production, recovery or maintenance of national cultural heritage, through central and peripheral direct administration services, public institutes, entities that integrate the sector business public, public foundations, private foundations with public utility status, inter-municipal entities, entities that make up the local business sector, municipal associative entities and public cultural associations, which pursue responsibilities in the area of ​​artistic production, recovery or maintenance of the national cultural heritage.

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The acquisition of real estate with a value equal to or greater than 500 thousand euros.

The acquisition of real estate with a value equal to or greater than 500 thousand euros.

The acquisition of real estate with a value equal to or greater than 500 thousand euros.

IV

Acquisition of immovable property, the construction of which has been completed for at least 30 years or located in an urban rehabilitation area and carrying out rehabilitation works of the acquired immovable property, in the total amount equal to or greater than 350 thousand euros

Acquisition of immovable property, the construction of which has been completed for at least 30 years or located in an urban rehabilitation area and carrying out rehabilitation works of the acquired immovable property, in the total amount equal to or greater than 350 thousand euros

Acquisition of immovable property, the construction of which has been completed for at least 30 years or located in an urban rehabilitation area and carrying out rehabilitation works of the acquired immovable property, in the total amount equal to or greater than 350 thousand euros

Transfer of capital in an amount equal to or greater than 350 thousand euros, which is applied in research activities carried out by public or private scientific research institutions, integrated in the national scientific and technological system.

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VI

Transfer of capital in the amount equal to or greater than € 350 000, intended for the acquisition of participation units in investment funds or venture capital funds dedicated to the capitalization of companies, which are constituted under Portuguese legislation, whose maturity, in the time of the investment, is at least five years and at least 60% of the value of the investments is carried out in commercial companies headquartered in the national territory;

Transfer of capital in the amount equal to or greater than € 350 000, intended for the acquisition of participation units in investment funds or venture capital funds dedicated to the capitalization of companies, which are constituted under Portuguese legislation, whose maturity, in the time of the investment, is at least five years and at least 60% of the value of the investments is carried out in commercial companies headquartered in the national territory;

Transfer of capital in the amount equal to or greater than € 350 000, intended for the acquisition of participation units in investment funds or venture capital funds dedicated to the capitalization of companies, which are constituted under Portuguese legislation, whose maturity, in the time of the investment, is at least five years and at least 60% of the value of the investments is carried out in commercial companies headquartered in the national territory;

Transfer of capital in the amount equal to or greater than € 350 000, intended for the acquisition of participation units in investment funds or venture capital funds dedicated to the capitalization of companies, which are constituted under Portuguese legislation, whose maturity, in the time of the investment, is at least five years and at least 60% of the value of the investments is carried out in commercial companies headquartered in the national territory;

VII

Transfer of capital in an amount equal to or greater than €350,000 intended for the establishment of a commercial company based in Portugal, combined with the creation of five permanent jobs, or to reinforce the share capital of a commercial company based in Portugal already constituted, with the creation or maintenance of jobs, with a minimum of five permanent ones, and for a minimum period of three years.

Transfer of capital in an amount equal to or greater than €350,000 intended for the establishment of a commercial company based in Portugal, combined with the creation of five permanent jobs, or to reinforce the share capital of a commercial company based in Portugal already constituted, with the creation or maintenance of jobs, with a minimum of five permanent ones, and for a minimum period of three years.

Transfer of capital in an amount equal to or greater than €350,000 intended for the establishment of a commercial company based in Portugal, combined with the creation of five permanent jobs, or to reinforce the share capital of a commercial company based in Portugal already constituted, with the creation or maintenance of jobs, with a minimum of five permanent ones, and for a minimum period of three years.

Transfer of capital in an amount equal to or greater than €350,000 intended for the establishment of a commercial company based in Portugal, combined with the creation of five permanent jobs, or to reinforce the share capital of a commercial company based in Portugal already constituted, with the creation or maintenance of jobs, with a minimum of five permanent ones, and for a minimum period of three years.

VIII

The creation of at least 10 jobs;

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