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ARTICLE · 20 NOVEMBER 2024

The Portuguese Golden Visa: A High Net-Worth Essential

The Portuguese Golden Visa remains golden for a reason – despite its various changes since its introduction in 2012. Thousands of families have benefited from the programme, identifying the second residency option as a high-net worth essential.

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The Portuguese Golden Visa remains golden for a reason – despite its various changes since its introduction in 2012. Thousands of families have benefited from the programme, identifying the second residency option as a high-net worth essential.

The residency-by-investment programme allows non-EU/EEA citizens to obtain a Portuguese residence permit in exchange for an investment in Portugal – namely:

  • 💰Fund investment: Investing a minimum of €500,000 in a Portuguese non-real estate collective investment fund (see here for more information), OR
  • 🏢Commercial Company: one of the following two options are available:
    • Newly incorporated: a capital transfer of at least €500,000, with headquarters in Portugal, combined with the creation of five permanent jobs,

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