Portugal
Golden Visa Fund Investment

Portugal Golden Visa Fund Investment

Under the latest nationality framework (Organic Law No. 1/2026), Golden Visa holders can path their way to full Portuguese citizenship by meeting the updated naturalization criteria. Standard non-EU applicants are eligible to apply for citizenship after completing 10 years of legal residency. The process requires obtaining a level A2 Portuguese language certificate, passing a test on Portuguese culture, history, and civic knowledge, demonstrating economic self-sufficiency, and taking a mandatory oath of allegiance.

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Time to residency

24 months

Residency requirement

Accumulated 14 days every 2 years

Visa-free travel

187 countries and regions

Taxation

No worldwide taxation for non-habitual residents

Passport rank

5th in the world

Established time

Program launched in 2017

Investment Options

Transfer of capital in an amount equal to or greater than 500 thousand euros, intended for the acquisition of shares in non-real estate collective investment entities, which are incorporated under Portuguese legislation, whose maturity, at the time of investment, is at least five years old and at least 60/prct. of the value of investments is materialized in commercial companies headquartered in the Portugal.

Application Requirments

Open account, and purchase fund

The applicant must be at least 18 years old
Provide Certificate of No Criminal Conviction
Provide support documents of source of funds, including but not limit to: Work and Income Certificate, Bank Statement, etc.

2. Apply for Residency

The applicant must be at least 18 years old
Provide Certificate of No Criminal Conviction
Completion of 500,000 Euros Investment Fund

3. Residency Renewal

Maintain the eligible investment
Provide Certificate of No Criminal Conviction
Accumulated 14 days of residence in Portugal every 2 years

Program Benefits

Allows for travel throughout the Schengen Zone.

The right to live, work and study in Portugal.

Simple and regulated process.

Accessible for the whole family.

A reputable residence program with a clear path to citizenship.

One of the most successful programs available.

Benefits of invest in Funds

In almost all scenarios, Funds are more tax efficient.

Direct ownership entails numerous taxes from acquisition, rental and eventual sale.

Funds are exempt from many of these taxes.

The Fund's market is highly regulated, making it more secure and offering foreign investors peace of mind as the fund manager, Custodian Bank, and CMVM (regulator) supervise all their activity.

Simple and low maintenance.

Diversification across several investments, companies and sectors.