Residence in the EU
The right to live, work and study in Portugal.**
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GOLDEN VISA
Portuguese Golden Visa Programme
One investment - multiple benefits: the route to residence in Portugal, Schengen travel freedom, and a ten-year track to Portuguese citizenship*.
Golden Visa route: from €500,000 Fund investment: from €100,000
What the Portuguese Golden Visa Programme actually offers.
Schengen Travel Freedom
29 Schengen states, no internal border checks.
Citizenship Pathway
Long-term pathway (10 years*).
Seven days, not a relocation
Spend a week a year in Portugal on average and the permit renews.
Family included
Spouse, dependent children & dependent parents.
Tax Treatment
Depends on individual circumstances - independent tax advice recommended.
Permanent residence from year five
Available after five years of legal residence, subject to the law in force.
Healthcare and education
Access to the Portuguese public health and education systems as a resident.
And the investment stays yours
€500,000 into a regulated fund - an investment, not a fee and not a donation.
Schengen figure: European Commission. 29 member states since 1 January 2025.
PORTUGAL AT A GLANCE
Important: The requirements below apply to Portugal's Golden Visa residence programme itself - not to the Fund investment threshold. Fund investors can invest from €100,000; the €500,000 minimum shown below applies only to those seeking Golden Visa residency.
Minimum Requirements
Eligibility
Non-EU/EEA nationals, 18+, clean criminal record, legitimate source of funds.
Minimum Investment
€500,000 in a regulated, non-real-estate investment fund (≥60% Portuguese companies, 5-year minimum term).
Holding Period
At least 5 years in a qualifying investment, counted from the residence permit.
Documentation
Valid passport, health insurance, tax documents, Portuguese bank account.
Process
1
Investment
Fund subscription, min. €500K
2
Application
Submit documents
3
Biometrics
Appointment for data capture
4
Residence
Receive residence card
5
Citizenship pathway
Long-term pathway (10 years*)
*Investment does not guarantee Golden Visa approval - residency decisions rest solely with AIMA, and the ARI programme and Portuguese nationality law may change. The actual pathway to citizenship may exceed the statutory minimum due to application processing times. Cresvia Capital provides no immigration or tax advice; obtain independent legal advice before investing.
**Rights conferred by the ARI residence permit once it has been granted and while it remains valid, subject to the conditions of the permit and to Portuguese law in force.
REQUEST A CONSULTATION
Not sure if you're eligible?
Speak to our team about the Golden Visa route and Cresvia Portugal Access. We will reply to arrange an introductory call.
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1
Schedule an introductory call
Personal consultation on investor objectives and fund strategy.
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2
Submit documents
KYC documentation and investor eligibility information.
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3
Commit your investment
€500,000 for the Golden Visa route, or from €100,000 as a fund investment in Cresvia Portugal Access.
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