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Portugal

Portugal offers a streamlined pathway to residency through investment. Investors can secure the right to live, work, and study in Portugal, with eligibility for citizenship after five years, while benefiting from visa-free access to the Schengen Area.

Portugal
Key Benefits
Minimal physical presence requirement—only 14 days in the first two years and 21 days in the following three years.
Residency through investment, providing a direct route for non-EU nationals to obtain legal residence in Portugal.
Visa-free access to the Schengen Area, allowing seamless travel across Europe.
Diverse investment options, including real estate, business creation, and capital transfers, with income-generating potential.
Family inclusion, allowing spouses and dependents, including civil and same-gender partners, to be added under the same application.
Access to world-class education and healthcare, with international schools and top medical facilities.
Path to citizenship after five years, with the ability to retain existing citizenship(s).
Requirements

To qualify for the Portugal Golden Residence Permit, applicants must make a qualifying investment in one of the following categories:

Capital Investment:

  • €500,000 investment in an approved venture capital or investment fund that supports Portuguese businesses.
  • €250,000 investment in arts, cultural projects, or heritage restoration (€200,000 in low-density areas).

Business and Job Creation:

  • Creation of at least 10 new jobs in Portugal (8 jobs in low-density areas).
  • €500,000 investment in a new or existing business, creating at least five permanent jobs for a minimum of three years.
Procedure
  1. Consult with Harper Greene to assess eligibility and select an investment option.
  2. Complete due diligence to verify compliance with residency requirements.
  3. Submit the application along with supporting documents and proof of investment.
  4. Attend a biometric appointment in Portugal, along with any accompanying family members.
  5. Receive approval and obtain a two-year residence permit, renewable for an additional three years.
  6. Meet minimum stay requirements and maintain the investment to qualify for renewal.
  7. After five years, apply for permanent residency or Portuguese citizenship.
Invest in your Future

Portugal’s Golden Residence Permit Program is an excellent choice for investors seeking long-term European residency with financial and mobility advantages. With flexible investment routes, a low stay requirement, and a clear path to citizenship, this program offers a strategic opportunity for global investors and their families.

Why Us?

Harper Greene is a premier investment migration advisory firm with offices in Canada, United States, Europe and Asia. With over 25 years of collective experience, our team of seasoned immigration experts consist of lawyers, consultants and skilled economists who have been leaders not only in processing immigration applications, but also in shaping immigration policy as well as developing and servicing migration programs and products. In short, we understand investment migration, front to back, inside out. Collectively, our team has serviced more than 5,000 clients around the world. Our unparalleled insights and experiences enable us to provide bespoke investment solutions and deliver world-class advisory service tailored to you and your family’s unique needs.

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