Portugal, located on the Iberian Peninsula with a long Atlantic coastline, is the oldest European nation-state and an EU member since 1986 — a stable, semi-presidential constitutional republic ranked in the UN's 'very high human development' group. Investors' families may join them in Portugal.
Benefits of Residence in Portugal
- Safety and mobility of European residence, including access to the Schengen Area — ideal for business travelers
- The ability for applicants and their families to live, work, study, and do business in Portugal
- Permanent residence may be granted after 5 years, and citizenship after 6 years
Conditions for the Golden Residence Permit
- Good character — no convictions for crimes punishable with a prison sentence of one year or more
- Physical presence in Portugal to supply biometric data
- No previous ban from Portugal and no Schengen entry alerts
Qualifying Investment Options
Real Estate — EUR 500,000+
Refurbishment Real Estate — EUR 350,000+
Capital Transfer — EUR 1,000,000+
Job Creation — 30 Positions
The investment must be maintained for at least 5 years from the grant date; the permit is renewed at the end of the first and third year. Minimum stay: 7 days in the first year, then 14 days in each subsequent 2-year period. Applications are processed by AIMA (formerly SEF) in approximately 6 months.
Required Documents
- A valid passport and proof of legal entry/stay in Portugal
- Proof of health insurance
- Signed authorization for Portuguese criminal record checks
- Criminal record certificates from any country of residence of 1+ year
- Portuguese tax certificate
- Affidavit committing to maintain the investment for the minimum period
- Documents proving the chosen investment
- Marriage and birth certificates; proof of enrolment for dependent students
- Notarized translations for documents not in Portuguese or English
Highbrow Law Associates is on hand through every step — from selecting the best investment option to completing application forms, making the qualifying investment, and submitting your file.