Portugal Investment Immigration
Golden Visa Fund Pathway
Portugal launched the Golden Visa in October 2012. Today you can obtain residence by investing about €500,000 (USD 550,000) in a qualifying domestic fund or donating about €200,000 (USD 220,000) to a cultural heritage project.
A Golden Residence Card lets you live, work, do business, and study in Portugal — one application covering three generations — with public education and healthcare access and Schengen travel across 29 countries.
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Apply for Golden Residence
- Aged 18 or older
- Clean criminal record
- Invest about €500,000 (USD 550,000) for 5 years in a Portuguese fund, or donate about €200,000 (USD 220,000) to a cultural heritage project
Renew Golden Residence
- Maintain the qualifying investment
- Clean criminal record
- Spend 14 days in Portugal every 2 years
Permanent Residence / Citizenship
- Hold Golden Residence for 5 years with 14 days every 2 years
- Clean criminal record
- Portuguese at A2 level
Sign the engagement
Sign the contract
Start account opening and background checks
Complete fund and counsel KYC
Open a bank account
Open a Portuguese bank account online — no travel required
Transfer funds and subscribe / donate
Transfer investment funds to your account, then to the fund custodian — complete subscription or sign the donation agreement
Prepare immigration documents
Submit the full electronic dossier
Online processing
Case under immigration review
Receive approval
System approval issued
Enter Portugal for biometrics / final review
After online approval, all applicants enter Portugal for biometrics and paper filing
Receive the Golden Residence Card
Card production and collection
"Service attitude is excellent — professional, efficient, responsible, and careful. The whole process felt smooth and reassuring."
"I am a long-time Globevisa client. After filing, the team follows progress closely and resolves issues quickly — that stood out."
"For unfamiliar territory, choose a large, reputable firm — that is why we chose Globevisa. From filing to biometrics notice took only 3 months, exceeding expectations."
"Every milestone was handled calmly and on time — professional case guidance on visas, documents, and notarizations made each step smooth."
After 5 years without a language certificate/residence card, can I still file for citizenship?
Yes. Without a language certificate you can register for classes/exams first. Missing a card does not block filing — counsel can still submit — but success is not guaranteed; a refusal does not bar later applications.
If I apply on a Chinese passport then switch passports, does the citizenship clock change?
Please confirm one-on-one with your advisor under the latest rules for your situation.
What are the stay requirements after switching to permanent residence?
Permanent residence still requires a minimum stay every 2 years — confirm the current immigration authority standard with your advisor.
Is the new Portuguese culture exam hard? Can A2 still be obtained online?
Language and culture exam formats change with policy — confirm current certification channels with your advisor before filing.
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