€500 000
Investment Capital necessary
Portuguese Golden Visa
The Portuguese Golden Visa is one of the most successful residency by investment programme, in Europe.
Golden Visa residency permits allow investors and their families to hold a European residence permit and travel throughout the Schengen Area without any additional documentation.
5 years
Time to Permanent EU Residency
The information on this page describes the Portuguese Golden Visa programme as established by Portuguese law, administered by the relevant government authorities. The programme requirements and eligibility criteria are set independently of any investment fund. The information below relates to the Sharing Education II fund as a qualifying investment vehicle. These are separate matters subject to different risks and requirements. For further information, please visit AIMA.
Benefits
Advantages of the Golden Visa
The investment residence visa is favorable, flexible and extended to eligible dependent family members.
Residency and travel rights eligibility described above are subject to fulfilment of all Portuguese Golden Visa programme requirements and approval by the relevant authorities. These outcomes are not guaranteed by making an investment in the fund.
Family Friendly
With a €500,000 investment, your family qualifies for the programme, with family reunification available for eligible dependants.
Minimal Stay
You only need to spend at least 7 days in Portugal in the first year and 14 days in each subsequent two-year period.
Visa-Free Travel
Your Golden Visa allows visa-free travel throughout the Schengen Area, with access to 29 European countries.
Portuguese Passport
The Portuguese passport is consistently ranked among the world’s strongest, offering visa-free or simplified access to a wide range of destinations worldwide.
Friendly Tax Regime
Portugal offers a competitive tax environment through investments made in eligible Portuguese investment funds.
Quality of Life
Portugal offers a high quality of life, with safety, excellent healthcare and education, a great climate, widespread English, and a strong expatriate community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Key Information on the Portuguese Golden Visa
Find clear answers to the most common questions about the Golden Visa programme, from eligibility and investment options to residency requirements and family inclusion.
Under the Portuguese Golden Visa programme, eligible investment funds are typically structured as private equity or venture capital funds and are regulated by the Portuguese Securities Market Commission (CMVM).
A minimum investment of €500,000 is required, and qualifying funds must invest at least 60% of their capital in companies based in Portugal.
These funds may focus on specific sectors or follow a diversified, multi-sector investment strategy.
The Portuguese Golden Visa programme allows for family reunification, enabling the main applicant to include certain family members in the application.
Eligible dependants typically include a spouse or partner, minor children, dependent children (generally up to the age of 25 if studying), and dependent parents.
Family inclusion is subject to the applicable legal requirements and may evolve over time, particularly in light of recent updates to family reunification rules.
To apply for the Portuguese Golden Visa programme, applicants must make a qualifying investment—such as a €500,000 investment in an eligible fund—and maintain it for the required period.
Applicants must be non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals, hold a clean criminal record, and provide the necessary documentation, including proof of investment, valid identification, and health insurance where applicable.
Compliance with minimum stay requirements and applicable legal criteria is required throughout the programme. Applicants should confirm all requirements with their legal advisors prior to proceeding with any application.
Applicants are typically required to provide a valid passport, proof of a clean criminal record issued by their country of residence, and documentation demonstrating the lawful origin of funds.
Additional documents may include proof of address, civil status certificates (such as marriage or birth certificates), and supporting documentation for any dependants included in the application.
All documents must generally be legalised and, where applicable, translated into Portuguese in accordance with local requirements. Applicants should confirm all requirements and documentation with their legal advisors prior to proceeding with any application.
Yes, the Portuguese Golden Visa grants the right to live and work in Portugal. While the programme does not require full-time residence, it provides flexibility for individuals and families who may wish to relocate either immediately or over time.
The investment must be maintained for the duration of the Golden Visa programme, typically 5 years. After this period, and subject to meeting all applicable requirements, investors may choose to exit their investment in accordance with the terms of the specific fund.
Investors of the Sharing Education I & II funds have the possibility of exercising a put option from year 6 onwards. At any time, and at their own initiative, the Golden Visa investors can sell their participation units to third parties.
The Portuguese Golden Visa programme requires a minimum physical presence in Portugal, subject to programme rules as established by Portuguese law. These requirements are subject to change. Investors should seek independent legal advice regarding all immigration obligations before making any decision. For further information, please visit AIMA.