Requirements
The main requirement for acquiring a Golden Visa is proof of undertaking one of the investment modalities approved for obtaining this residence permit.
The following types of investment are eligible:
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Creation of at least 10 jobs;
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Capital transfer of €500,000 or more to be applied in research activities conducted by public or private scientific research institutions, integrated into the national scientific and technological system;
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Capital transfer of €250,000 or more to be applied in investment or support of artistic production, recovery, or maintenance of national cultural heritage;
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Capital transfer of €500,000 or more for the acquisition of units in non-real estate investment funds or venture capital funds incorporated under Portuguese law, with a maturity of at least five years at the time of investment, and at least 60% of the investment realized in commercial companies based in national territory;
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Capital transfer of €500,000 or more for the incorporation of a commercial company with head office in national territory, combined with the creation of five permanent jobs, or for the reinforcement of the share capital of an existing commercial company with head office in national territory, with the creation or maintenance of at least five permanent jobs for a minimum period of three years.
Get-AriGV
The Golden Visa is intended for foreigners who wish to invest in Portugal and, by doing so, obtain a residence permit in Portugal.
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Submission of the application on the ARI Portal
The application for a residence permit for investors must be submitted online on the ARI Portal.
1.Valid criminal record certificate
2.Declaration of transfer of capital;
3.Documents related to the investment,
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Approval of the Residence Permit Application
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Application for Residence Permit
The applicant must schedule their visit to AIMA to submit all original documentation initially submitted on the ARI Portal and to collect biometric data.
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Issuance of the Residence Permit
AIMA will reanalyze all collected information to approve the issuance of the card. This reanalysis phase may take between six months and one year.
After paying the fee, the residence card will be issued within approximately 90 business days.
Upon receiving the Residence Card, the main applicant and their family members must comply with quantitative and temporal requirements. This means that the residence cardholder must maintain the investment for a minimum period of five years and comply with minimum stay periods in national territory:
In the first year – the residence cardholder must stay in Portugal for at least 7 days (consecutive or intermittent) In the following two-year periods – the residence cardholder must stay in Portugal for at least 14 days (consecutive or intermittent).
Thus, on average, the residence cardholder should stay in Portugal for 7 days per year over a period of 5 years from the date of issuance of their residence card.
Note that regrouped family members are subject to the same minimum stay periods in Portugal as the main applicant.
(For more information, please consult the applicable legislation or contact the relevant authorities)
