- Elite Golden Visa - Regulated fund access & Portugal residency by investment, end-to-end.
- Portugal
Residency
Secure Portuguese residency with just 7 days on-ground each year.
The Portugal Golden Visa offers a streamlined pathway to legal EU residency through strategic investment. Designed for modern investors and mobile families, it provides long-term security without requiring full-time relocation. Whether you’re seeking global freedom, a Plan B, or a legacy solution for your family, this program offers an intelligent alternative to traditional immigration.
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To qualify, applicants must make one of the following eligible pathways:
A minimum of €500,000 investment in qualified Portuguese funds, with annual returns on accredited vehicles.
A minimum investment of €250,000–€500,000 in scientific research or cultural initiatives supporting heritage or the arts.
Creation of 5 to 10 full-time jobs in Portugal.
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We coordinate your Golden Visa journey and appoint independent legal counsel to handle your case.
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Our legal team initiates the residency process and prepares all required documents on your behalf.
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You complete your qualifying investment under CMVM oversight, ensuring compliance and security.
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Once submitted, you will attend a biometric appointment at AIMA (Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo).
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After approval, you’ll receive your initial residency card (valid for 2 years) and renew it at year 3.
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After 5 years, you become eligible to apply for Portuguese and EU citizenship with no relocation. Basic language test required.
Still have questions about the residency process? Here are the ones we hear most often.
The most popular route requires a minimum €500,000 investment into a CMVM-regulated fund. This investment must be maintained throughout your residency period — typically five years until citizenship eligibility. The fund itself is regulated by Portugal’s financial markets authority, which sets strict standards for transparency and investor protection. You can read more about how that regulatory framework works on our CMVM regulated funds page.
Portugal consistently ranks among the world’s top Golden Visa destinations for good reason. The programme requires only seven days per year in-country, offers full family inclusion under one application, and provides a clear five-year path to EU citizenship — one of the most accessible in Europe. Beyond the visa itself, Portugal offers political stability, a high quality of life, and visa-free access to 188 countries with a Portuguese passport. Find out more on our Why Portugal page.
Choosing the right consultant is one of the most important decisions in this process. You want someone who is transparent about their role, honest about timelines and risks, and clear about whether they earn anything from your investment decision. We’ve put together a dedicated guide covering the five questions every applicant should ask — and exactly how we answer them. Read it on our choosing a consultant page.
We manage the entire journey — from your initial eligibility review through to your residency card issuance and beyond. This includes coordinating independent legal counsel, supporting your investment decision, managing your AIMA submission, and keeping you informed at every stage. After residency is granted we continue supporting you through renewals, family additions, and eventually your citizenship application. You can see the full scope of what we do on our advisory page.
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Elite Golden Visa provides immigration case management for Portugal’s residence‑by‑investment route. We are not a law firm or a regulated financial adviser. We do not provide investment, legal or tax advice; where appropriate, we introduce clients to independent, regulated professionals. Information on this site is general and subject to change. Capital at risk.
