Portugal

Residency by Investment

Minimum Investment

€280,000

Real Estate

Time To Residency

6

Month

Time To Citizenship

6

Years

Visa-Free Access

186

Countries & Territories

INVESTMENT OPTIONS

The following investment options serve as a qualifier for the Portuguese Golden Visa Programme.

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT

  • Minimum Investment in real estate of EUR 500,000, (In the City Center)
  • Minimum Investment in real estate of EUR 350,000, (historical properties more than 30 years old or located in urban regeneration areas designated for refurbishing.)
  • Minimum Investment in real estate of EUR 280,000, (historical properties more than 30 years old or located in urban regeneration areas designated for refurbishing.)
  • Freedom to use, rent of lease.

Property holding period 6 years

Government processing fees and due diligence fees apply

PORTUGAL RESIDENCY APPLICATION PROCESSS

Month 1-2

Profile Assessment& Preliminary Due Diligence Check
Retain IRC Invest & Payment % of Legal Fee
Commence Government Document Collection

Months 2-3

4 Day Trip on location & Property Selection
Property Deposit Down Payment
Bank Account Compliance
Biometrics for Residency Card

Month 3-4

Bank Account Opening Approval
Property Full Amount Escrow Deposit
File Government Submission
Government Processing Fees % Transfer
Government Due Diligence Checks

Month 4-5

Government Residency Approval
Government Processing Fee % Transfer

Month 5-6

Residency Card Issuance

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