Residence Permit for Investment (ARI / Golden Visa)

Expenses for obtaining a residence permit depend on the Portugal residency program. Golden Visa applicants need to invest at least €250,000 in the country's economy. Digital nomads prove an income of €3,680 per month and savings of at least €11,040.

The Portugal Golden Visa generally requires an average physical presence of seven days per year during the applicable residence period. As of October 2023, due to the “Mais Habitação Law,” you cannot obtain Portuguese citizenship through investment by purchasing property.

In exchange for a qualifying investment (such as €500,000 in a fund or other options outlined below), investors receive a Portuguese residence permit for themselves and, if they wish, their immediate family members. Golden Visa residents gain the right to live, work, and study in Portugal.