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Your Gateway to Europe
Starts in Portugal

Portugal’s Golden Visa offers non-EU investors a clear, flexible path to European residency — and ultimately, EU citizenship. We promote the Investment Fund route as the most capital-efficient and widely chosen pathway.

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#3 Safest Country
Why Choose Portugal

A Nation Built for
the Discerning Investor

Portugal combines Western European stability with an unmatched quality of life. From sun-drenched Atlantic coastlines and world-renowned cuisine to its vibrant capital Lisbon, it offers everything a global investor and their family could desire — safety, culture, health, education, and prosperity.

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300 Days of Sunshine
One of Europe’s mildest climates — warm summers, mild winters, and an Atlantic coastline stretching over 800 km.
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World-Class Gastronomy
Fresh Atlantic seafood, Michelin-starred restaurants, and a food culture best enjoyed by the sea.
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World-Class Healthcare
Highly ranked public and private hospitals, with international-standard facilities in Lisbon serving a global community.
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Safety & Political Stability
Consistently ranked among the world’s 10 most peaceful nations, offering exceptional security and a stable democratic environment.
Our Solution

The Investment Fund Route:
Portugal’s Premier Golden Visa Pathway

We strongly advocate this route — it delivers the right combination of regulatory certainty, passive management, and lifestyle freedom for internationally mobile investors and families.

€500,000
Minimum qualifying investment
  • Invest in CMVM-regulated private equity or venture capital funds with a minimum 5-year maturity — no active management required on your part.
  • At least 60% of the fund portfolio must be allocated to Portuguese companies, ensuring direct contribution to the national economy.
  • Fully regulated and audited structure with independent CMVM-licensed fund managers and regular investor reporting.
  • No property ownership, tenants, or maintenance responsibilities — a clean institutional investment, not a landlord commitment.
  • Covers the full family: spouse, dependent children, and dependent parents — all included under one qualifying investment.
  • Qualifies for the 5-year path to Portuguese citizenship and a full EU passport.
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Why We Promote This Route

Since direct real estate was removed as a qualifying Golden Visa route in October 2023, the investment fund pathway has become the dominant choice — selected by the large majority of new applicants. Its institutional structure, passive management, and portfolio diversification make it the natural fit for internationally mobile investors who value simplicity and compliance.

Fund Selection Guidance

We work with a curated network of CMVM-regulated fund managers across private equity, venture capital, and real economy sectors. Our advisors match you with the fund best aligned to your risk profile, sector preferences, and return expectations.

Minimum Stay Requirement

Just 7 days in Portugal in year one, and 14 days per subsequent 2-year renewal period. You may live anywhere in the world and still maintain your residency status in full.

The Process

Five Steps to Your
Portuguese Residency

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Initial Consultation
Profile review, goals assessment, and fund selection guidance from our Lisbon advisory team.
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Document Preparation
Obtain your Portuguese NIF, open a local bank account, and compile your full legal dossier.
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Fund Subscription
Transfer your investment to the chosen CMVM-regulated fund and receive your subscription certificate.
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Application Submission
Online submission to AIMA, followed by a short visit to Lisbon for biometric data collection.
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Residence Card
Receive your 2-year residence permit, renewable for 3 years — then eligible for permanent residency or citizenship.
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Key Benefits

What Your Investment
Unlocks

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EU Residency Rights
Live, work, and study in Portugal with full access to public services, healthcare, and education from day one.
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Schengen Visa-Free Travel
Unrestricted travel across 26 Schengen countries without additional visa applications or border formalities.
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Path to EU Citizenship
After five years of maintained status, apply for Portuguese citizenship and an EU passport — visa-free access to 170+ destinations.
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Full Family Coverage
Include spouse, dependent children, and dependent parents in a single application. The entire family receives identical rights for no additional investment.
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Tax Efficiency
Holders spending fewer than 183 days per year in Portugal are not subject to Portuguese tax on foreign-source income. The IFICI 0.2 regime may offer further benefits for qualifying new residents.
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Global Mobility
Just 7 days in Portugal annually — you remain free to live, work, and travel anywhere while building your path to European citizenship.
Frequently Asked Questions

Everything You Need to Know

The Golden Visa is available to non-EU, non-EEA, and non-Swiss nationals aged 18 or over, holding a clean criminal record in both Portugal and their country of origin, who make a qualifying investment. No prior ties to Portugal are required.
Since direct real estate was removed as a qualifying route in October 2023, the investment fund pathway has become by far the most popular option. It combines CMVM institutional regulation, passive portfolio management, no property responsibilities, and full compliance transparency — the optimal choice for internationally mobile investors.
Yes. The main applicant may include their spouse or civil partner, dependent children (under 18, or over 18 if unmarried and in full-time education), and the dependent parents of either spouse. All receive identical residency rights under the one qualifying investment.
No. The Golden Visa requires just 7 days in Portugal during the first year and 14 days in each subsequent two-year renewal period. You may continue to live and work anywhere in the world.
Processing at AIMA typically takes 6–18 months depending on application volumes. Since January 2025, biometric appointments are automatically scheduled — generally within 30–90 days of document submission. Our team monitors every stage and provides regular updates.
Yes. After five years of maintained Golden Visa status, you may apply for Portuguese citizenship, subject to an A2 Portuguese language test and standard character requirements. Note that Nationality Law amendments approved in late 2025 remain subject to Constitutional Court review — we recommend speaking with our advisors for the most current guidance.
Get in Touch

Begin Your Journey with
a Confidential Conversation

Our advisory team is based in Lisbon and speaks English, Portuguese, and French. Complete the form — clicking Send will open your email client with your enquiry pre-addressed to us. We respond within one business day.

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