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Five routes into Portuguese residence — the Golden Visa from €250,000, the D7 for passive income, the D8 for remote workers and the D2 for entrepreneurs. Schengen access, family included, permanent residence after five years.
About Portugalنبذة
The Portugal Golden Visa (Golden Residence Permit Program) allows non-EU nationals to obtain Portuguese residency through qualifying investments. Launched in 2012 and updated by subsequent reforms, the program offers Schengen mobility, access to Portuguese public services, and permanent residence after five years. Real-estate purchase was removed as a qualifying route in October 2023; the remaining routes are investment funds, research, cultural heritage, company capitalisation and job creation. Alongside the Golden Visa, Portugal runs three routes that ask for no investment at all: the D7 for people living on passive income, the D8 for remote workers, and the D2 for entrepreneurs building a business in Portugal.
Low minimum physical presence on the Golden Visa — 7 days in the first year and 14 days in each subsequent two-year period.
Multiple qualifying investment routes (capital transfer and business investment).
Family inclusion: spouse, dependent children, and dependent parents.
Access to Schengen travel and Portuguese public healthcare as a legal resident.
Portugal at a glance
Population
10.6 million
Capital
Lisbon
Language
Portuguese
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Time zone
WET (UTC+00:00); Azores: UTC−01:00
Climate
Mediterranean
Investment routesطرق الاستثمار
The processكيف نعمل
Pre-application: choose route, obtain NIF, open Portuguese bank account, complete investment.
Online application: register on official portal, upload documents, pay analysis fee.
Investment review: authorities evaluate the investment and supporting documentation.
Biometric appointment: attend fingerprint/photograph capture and pay issuance fee.
Residence card issuance: receive Portuguese residence card.
Eligibilityالمتطلبات
What it takes to qualify.
Non-EU nationality (main applicant).
Valid travel documents and clean criminal record.
Proof of qualifying investment per chosen route.
Evidence funds were transferred from abroad and AML compliance.
Meet minimum physical presence requirements per route.
Questionsأسئلة شائعة
Portugal, answered.
Since 19 May 2026 (Lei Orgânica 1/2026), naturalisation requires ten years of legal residence for Indian nationals and seven for nationals of EU member states and Portuguese-speaking countries, together with the language and other legal requirements. Applications pending on 19 May 2026 keep the old five-year rule. Permanent residence remains available after five years.
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