Portuguese Golden Visa

Opportunity

By investing in the One Planet fund, not only do you diversify your investments, but you also have the opportunity to become a Portuguese resident and citizen, which opens doors for you to live and work in Europe.

  • The Portuguese Golden Visa program was created in 2012 with the objective of promoting foreign investment in the country, targeting citizens of non-European Union countries.

  • As of July 2023, this initiative has successfully attracted over €7 billion in capital and granted more than thirty thousand residence permits to investors and their families.

(Source: www.sef.pt)
(Note: The information contained in this website regarding the Portuguese Golden Visa program does not replace the need to consult the applicable legislation, which may be amended at any time and without prior notice.)

The One Planet fund is eligible for the Portuguese Golden Visa application.

Why Portugal

Welcoming, sunny, stable, safe, diverse, cosmopolitan, historical, affordable and much more…

1st in the World Index of Moral Freedom by the Foundation for Advancement and Liberty (2022)
3rd in the Global Passport Power Rank by the Passport Index (2023)
7th in the Global Peace Index by the Institute for Economics and Peace (2023)
7th in the Quality of Life Index by the Expat Insider (2023)

Portugal Map Location
Portugal Map Location

Benefits

The Portuguese Golden Visa is a gateway to Europe.

Some of the Advantages:

  • Residence visa waiver for entering Portugal.

  • Living, working and studying in Portugal.

  • Visa exemption for travelling within the Schengen Area (26 EU countries).

  • Family reunification (spouse, children and parents).

  • Permanent residency or Portuguese citizenship application after 5 years.

  • visa-free access to 188 countries.

  • living, working and studying in the EU.

Eligibility

Nationality | Non EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.

Investor Age | Minimum of 18 years.

Family Members | Spouse, children under 18 or 26 (if not married students), and parents if over 65.

Stays in Portugal | Minimum stay of 7 days per year (during five year application).

Investment Options | Eligible investment fund subscription, company formation, donation, scientific research, and job positions creation (min. 10).

Minimum Amounts | €250K for donations, and €500K for other options.

Fund Transfer | From outside Portugal.

Other Criteria | Clean criminal record.

Invest in the One Planet fund and comply with simple qualification criteria.

Process

Before the Application

After five years of the initial investment in the One Planet Fund, investors can apply to Portuguese citizenship

During Analysis / Approval

  1. Get legal representation.

  2. Get Portuguese tax number.

  3. Open bank account.

  4. Transfer funds from abroad.

  5. Subscribe One Planet fund.

  6. Submit Golden Visa application to AIMA.

  1. Documentation analysis.

  2. Application decision

  3. Biometrics appointment.

  4. Golden Visa emission.

After the Approval

  1. First and second years - Stay a minimum of 7 days per year in Portugal.

  2. End of second year - Renew residence permit.

  3. Third and fourth years - Stay a minimum of 7 days per year in Portugal.

  4. End of fourt year - Renew residence permit.

  5. End of fifth year - Apply for Portuguese permanent residency or citizenship.

To Qualify for Portuguese Citizenship

  1. No outstanding tax payments.

  2. Clean criminal record (Portugal and abroad).

  3. Enter and pass Portuguese language test.

Do you have any questions?