Portugal Golden Visa

Route to Portuguese citizenship
World class healthcare & education
 Add your family to a single application

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A €500,000 investment in Portugal offers a pathway to residency and citizenship in a thriving European nation

Visa-Free Travel in the Schengen Zone

Freedom to travel across 27 European countries, including popular destinations like France, Spain, and Germany.

Access Healthcare and Education

Your family can benefit from public healthcare in addition to your children benefiting from public education.

Minimal Residency Requirements

Visit Portugal for just 7 days a year in the first two years, and 14 days a year thereafter to maintain your Residency.

Pathway to Portuguese Citizenship

After five years of residency, you can apply for Portuguese citizenship, which can be passed to future generations.

Portugal Golden Visa eligibility requirements

To be considered for the Portugal Golden Visa, you must:

Have a clean criminal record

Be a non-EU, non-Swiss, and non-EEA national

Make an investment of €500,000 in various eligible funds

Spend an average of 7 days in Portugal each year*

* At least 14 days every two years with your residence card

Why Athena Advisers?

Our expertise will give you peace of mind to navigate the Portugal Golden Visa process.

Golden Visa Clients

500+

Experience

20+ years

Time to process application

6 weeks

20 years ago, navigating the complexities of international residency programs was fraught with challenges: red tape, lack of transparency, and limited support.

Athena Advisers saw an opportunity to do things differently. Our team, based across Lisbon and London, support clients with every aspect of their Golden Visa application processes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Golden Visa program offers a unique opportunity, so we’ve compiled answers to your most asked questions.

What is the Portugal Golden Visa Program?

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The Portugal Golden Visa program is a residence permit program that grants residency in Portugal to foreign investors who fulfil specific investment criteria.

By making a qualifying investment, such as a minimum of €500,000 in an eligible Portuguese private equity fund, this program allows you and your family to live, work, and study in Portugal, whilst enabling visa-free travel throughout the Schengen zone.

How much do you need to invest?

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The minimum investment required for the Portugal Golden Visa program is €500,000.

Athena Advisers can connect you with one of our carefully selected private equity partners to provide you access to eligible private equity funds.

Do I need to live in Portugal?

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No, Portugal has one of the most relaxed residency requirements for Golden Visa programs. You only need to spend a minimum of 7 days in Portugal per year to maintain your residency status.

This flexibility allows you to maintain your current lifestyle while enjoying the benefits of Portuguese residency.

Who is eligible for the Golden Visa?

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The Portugal Golden Visa program is open to non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals with a clean criminal record.

You can also include your spouse, dependent children, and even your parents in your application for residency.

What are the Golden Visa processing times?

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The processing timeline for the Portugal Golden Visa program typically takes between 4 to 6 months after submitting your application.

However, this timeframe can vary depending on individual circumstances and workload at the immigration authorities.

Athena Advisers assist you throughout the application process, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience.

What are the ongoing costs?

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Beyond the initial minimum investment of €500,000, there are some ongoing costs associated with the Portugal Golden Visa program.

There are legal, government, and tax return fees to take into consideration. To help you forecast better we will provide you with a clear spreadsheet.