Golden Visa
The Golden Visa program was launched in October 2012 by the Portuguese government to allow investors living outside the European Union to obtain permanent residence in Portugal and thus move freely in most European countries. The most popular way to obtain the Golden Visa is through real estate investment. It requires the acquisition of one or more properties with a minimum value of 500,000 euros. At the end of 5 years, the applicant has the possibility to resell his property and apply for Portuguese nationality.
Benefits
No visa required to visit Portugal or Europe
Freedom to live & work in Portugal
Eligible for permanent residency after 5 years
Eligible for Portuguese citizenship after 5 years
Residency can be extended to family
The property can be rented out to generate income
The property can be sold after 5 years
Requirements
Investment of 500 000 € minimum
Hold the property for a minimum of 5 years
The funds must come from outside of Portugal
Initial entry into Portugal with a valid Schengen Visa
Minimum stay of 7 days in Portugal each in the first year and 14 days in each subsequent two-year period.