PORTUGAL GOLDEN VISA REQUIREMENTS
- Non-EU Citizenship: You must be a citizen of a country outside the European Union
- Age: Must be at least 18 years old
- Investment: Make a qualifying investment and maintain it for a minimum period of 5 years
As of 2025, the investment options eligible for Portugal Golden Visa include:
- A minimum of €500,000 in qualified Portuguese investment or venture capital funds (approved for Golden Visa purposes and nor related to real estate)
- A donation of at least €250,000 for Arts, National Heritage and Culture
- An investment of €500,000 or more in scientific or technological research in Portugal
- Creation of a minimum of 10 new full-time jobs in a Portuguese business
- Capital transfer of a minimum €500,000 combined with the creation of 5 permanent jobs, or maintenance of at least 70 job positions and for a minimum period of 3 years
- Legal Entry: Have a valid passport and legal entry into Portuguese territory
- Criminal Record: Have a clean criminal record from the country of origin and from Portugal
- Source of Funds: Demonstrate that you have acquired your investment funds legally
- Minimum Stay: Stay in Portugal for at least 7 days during the first year and 14 days in subsequent two-year periods
- Education & Language: There are no educational prerequisites or language requirements for the initial application and maintaining temporary resident status under the Golden Visa program. However, for permanent residency or citizenship after five years, an A2 level Portuguese language certification is necessary.
