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Portugal Golden Visa Guide
The only Golden Visa in Europe that grants citizenship without relocation. From €500,000 in a qualifying fund (effective entry from €325,000 via Holborn fund routes), seven days a year on Portuguese soil, and a path to EU citizenship in seven years for CPLP nationals or ten for everyone else under the May 2026 nationality law.
€500K
Minimum investment
7 / 10 yrs
Citizenship (CPLP / other)
7 days
Required stay per year
Golden Visa
Portugal
Free Guide
M. Aguayo · Residency & Citizenship
What’s inside the guide
- Full programme overview: eligibility, investment routes, qualifying criteria
- Realistic cost breakdown, including line items most overlook
- Processing timeline and the application steps in order
- Tax and residency obligations in plain language
- Where this programme fits, who it suits, and who should look elsewhere
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Frequently asked questions
Portugal Golden Visa, in plain language.
What is the minimum investment for the Portugal Golden Visa?
€500,000 in a qualifying CMVM regulated fund as the standard minimum. Effective entry can be lower, from €325,000, through Holborn’s exclusive fund routes. The fund must have a minimum five year maturity and allocate at least 60% of its capital to companies headquartered in Portugal. Real estate was removed as a qualifying route in October 2023.
How long is the path to Portuguese citizenship?
Under the nationality law signed on 3 May 2026, the citizenship clock is seven years for CPLP (Portuguese speaking countries) nationals and ten years for everyone else. You also need to pass the A2 Portuguese language test, hold a clean record, and demonstrate connection to Portugal.
How many days do I have to spend in Portugal?
Seven days in year one and fourteen days every two year period thereafter. Effectively, around one week per year on average. Among EU Golden Visa programmes this remains one of the lowest physical presence requirements, even after the 2026 nationality reform.
Can my family be included in the application?
Yes. Spouse or de facto partner, dependent children of any age (if financially dependent and studying), dependent parents above 55, and in laws (subject to dependency) all qualify under one application. Portugal has one of the most generous family inclusion frameworks in Europe.
What happens to my investment after year five?
After maintaining your qualifying investment for the full five year residency cycle, you can divest, recover your capital, and continue holding permanent residency on the same seven day per year rule until you reach citizenship eligibility. The investment obligation does not extend to the citizenship timeline.
What did the May 2026 nationality law actually change?
On 1 April 2026 Portugal’s Assembly approved a revised Nationality Law extending the standard citizenship waiting period from five years to ten. CPLP nationals stay on the faster track at seven years. The decree was signed by President António José Seguro on 3 May 2026. The Golden Visa programme itself remains intact, the change applies to the citizenship clock.