Visas
Portugal is a multicultural and welcoming country, with gorgeous landscapes and delicious food. It’s no wonder it attracts so many expats every year. The decision to move here is easy, but the difficult part is the bureaucracy and moving process, particularly understanding the visas for Portugal, which one you qualify for, what the requirements are, and how long it will take. Let’s dive in.
12,718
residence permits have been approved for golden visa investments since its inception in 2012
20,424
visas have been granted to family members of investors for the golden visa since 2012
16,000
digital nomads live in Lisbon
781,915
the total number of foreigners living legally in Portugal as of early 202
7.47%
of Portugal’s population is foreigners living on a visa or residence permit as of 2023
157
residence permits were granted in September 2023 for the investor visa
11.9%
increase in foreigners living Portugal as from early 2023
100,000
retirees live in Algarve alone
Are you a Citizen of the EU, EEA or Switzerland?
Select a type of visa:
D9 · Golden Visa
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals who wish to invest in Portugal and who do not intend to spend 6 months in the country per year (average of 14 days per each 2 years of residency permit).
- The applicant must be in Portugal for an average of 14 days per each 2 years of residency permit.
- Visa exemption for travelling within the Schengen Area.
- Family reunification available.
- Possibility of applying for permanent residency or citizenship after 5 years.
- Capital transfer equal to or above € 350,000 for investing in research activities conducted by public or private scientific research institutions integrated in the national scientific or technological system;
- Capital transfer equal to or above € 250,000 for investing in artistic output or supporting the arts, or for rehabilitation or maintenance of national heritage;
- Capital transfer equal to or above € 500,000 for the acquisition of shares of investment funds or venture capital funds geared to the capitalisation of companies incorporated in Portugal, with a maturity, at the time of investment, of at least five years:
- At least 60% of the amount must be invested in commercial companies with the
head office in the national territory;
- Investment can be made in more than one fund.
- Creation of, at least, 10 jobs;
- Capital transfer equal to or above € 500,000 for incorporating a company with head offices in Portugal, combined with the creation of five permanent jobs; or for share capital/equity increase of an existing company with head offices in Portugal, combined with the creation or maintenance of a minimum of 5 permanent jobs for at least three years.
- Submitting proof of successful conclusion of one of the previous Golden Visa investment options (timeline depending on the investment option chosen).
Process to apply for a D9 | Golden Visa
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