Programmes/Portugal
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Move to Portugal

10 verified programmes for residency, citizenship and tax optimisation.

10
Programmes
$1k
From
Golden, DN
Types available
Yes
Dual citizenship

Golden Visa(2)

Portugal Golden Visa

Portugal Golden Visa grants residency via investment. Minimum 7 days/year physical presence. Path to citizenship in 5 years. One of Europe's most popular investor programmes.

Cost
€500k fund investment (real estate route closed)
Processing
8 months

Residence Permit for Investment (ARI / Golden Visa)

No NHR 2.0 benefit unless 183+ days/yr. Golden Visa is mainly a pathway to EU passport Real estate route closed 2023. Fund or cultural investment active. Minimum 7 days/yr in Portugal.

Cost
€500k investment fund OR €250k arts/cultural donation
Processing
4 months

Digital Nomad(1)

Digital Nomad Visa (D8)

NHR 2.0 possible if 183+ days; otherwise standard Portuguese rates Remote workers only. Must work for non-Portuguese employer/clients. Schengen access included.

Cost
€3,040/mo gross income (4x minimum wage)
Processing
3 months

Entrepreneur(1)

Startup Visa

NHR 2.0 possible if qualifying profession and 183+ days/yr Must be endorsed by a certified entity (incubator, accelerator). Can apply without Portuguese co-founder.

Cost
Valid startup endorsed by certified entity
Processing
4 months

Retirement Visa(1)

D7 Passive Income Visa

NHR 2.0 (IFICI): 20% flat tax on qualifying foreign income for 10 years Must spend 183+ days/yr in Portugal. NHR 2.0 requires qualifying profession.

Cost
€920/mo passive income
Processing
3 months

Tax Regime(1)

NHR 2.0 / IFICI Tax Regime

20% flat income tax rate for qualifying professions; foreign income exemption Must apply by Jan 15 of year following tax residency. Old NHR ended 2024.

Cost
Requires prior residency permit
Processing
2 months

Citizenship by Descent(3)

Brazil–Portugal Special Reciprocal Status (Estatuto de Igualdade)

Under the 1971 Treaty of Friendship, Brazilians residing in Portugal and Portuguese residing in Brazil enjoy full civil and political equality, including voting rights in all elections. This goes beyond what any other bilateral arrangement offers. Brazilians in Portugal can naturalise after just 2 years (vs 5 years standard). This is the most privileged bilateral citizenship arrangement in the world. Voting rights in all elections | Naturalization: 2 years (vs 5 standard) | Most privileged bilateral arrangement globally | 1971 Treaty of Friendship | Fully reciprocal Eligible nationalities: Brazilian nationals in Portugal (and Portuguese nationals in Brazil)

Cost
Free
Processing
5 months

Citizenship by Descent

Portuguese citizenship for those with Portuguese parents or grandparents. Strong EU passport with full Schengen access. Opens access to Portugal's favourable NHR tax regime.

Cost
Free (admin fees only)
Processing
12 months

Sephardic Jewish Citizenship

Portugal grants citizenship to descendants of Sephardic Jews expelled in 1492. No residency requirement. Full EU passport.

Cost
Legal fees ~$5,000
Processing
12 months

Passive Income Visa(1)

Non-Lucrative Residence Visa

Portugal's D7 visa is the main passive income visa, requiring stable income from pensions, rentals, dividends or investments. Minimum income approximately EUR 820 per month.

Cost
€920/month passive income
Processing
3 months

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