Gold Visas
What is a Gold Visa?
The Gold Visa is a temporary residence permit granted to non-EU citizens who invest in Portugal for a minimum period of 5 years. Golden Visas are granted according to a simple and flexible program, with simple and clear legal requirements. Under the program, third country nationals only need to make one of the investments required by law to qualify for the Golden Visa. As a holder of the Golden Visa, you can move freely in Portugal and in the vast majority of European countries (Schengen Area).
The Golden Visa is initially granted for one year and is renewable for subsequent two-year periods, up to a maximum of 5 years. After 5 years, Golden Visa holders are eligible to apply for a permanent residence permit after five years. With the Golden Visa you have the freedom to choose to work and live in Portugal as long as you wish, since the minimum stay requirements are extremely low. To renew the Golden Visa after the first year, it is necessary to prove that you have lived in Portugal for at least seven consecutive days or not. In the following two-year periods, the requirement is 14 days for the full two years.
In addition, you can also apply for family reunification, a family reunification visa that allows your immediate family to live with you in Portugal, work, study, etc., and travel freely with you throughout Europe (Schengen area). The Portuguese Golden Visa is clearly one of the most attractive residency programs for investors worldwide.
Yes. You can apply for a Gold Visa if you invest in real estate with a minimum value of 500,000 Euros. This investment limit can be reached by purchasing one or more properties.
The amount of the real estate investment requirement for the Golden Visa can be lower if you invest in specific properties that need renovation or are located in low-density populated areas.
Can I buy a property to meet the Golden Visa investment requirements?
Can I buy a property to meet the Golden Visa investment requirements?
Yes. You can apply for a Gold Visa if you invest in real estate with a minimum value of 500,000 Euros. This investment limit can be reached by purchasing one or more properties.
The amount of the real estate investment requirement for the Golden Visa can be lower if you invest in specific properties that need renovation or are located in low-density populated areas.
What are the main requirements to qualify for a Golden Visa through real estate investments?
Buying a property is a very common choice to fulfill the Golden Visa investment requirement:
- The property must be acquired directly by you or indirectly by your company, with headquarters or permanent establishment in Portugal. When the investment is made by a company that you do not fully own, the investment criterion will be the one calculated pro rata based on your stake in the company.
- The transfer of the funds required for the investment must be made outside Portugal.
- The investment must be maintained for a minimum period of five years from the date the visa is issued.