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Residency

Secure European Residency with Unmatched Flexibility

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.

What Does Residency Provide?

  • Holding Portuguese residency gives you the legal right to:

1

Live, work and study in Portugal

2

Access Portugal’s public education and healthcare systems

3

Travel freely across 27+ Schengen countries in Europe

4

Include your spouse, children, and parents under one application

5

Apply for permanent residency or citizenship after just 5 years

Most Popular Investment Routes for Residency

To qualify, applicants must make one of the following eligible pathways:

Investment Fund:

A minimum of €500,000 investment in qualified Portuguese funds, with annual returns on accredited vehicles.

Science & Culture

A minimum investment of €250,000–€500,000 in scientific research or cultural initiatives supporting heritage or the arts.

Business Creation:

Creation of 5 to 10 full-time jobs in Portugal.

Step-by-Step Journey to Residency

1

Eligibility Review & Strategy

We coordinate your Golden Visa journey and appoint independent legal counsel to handle your case.

2

Onboarding & Legal Structuring

Our legal team initiates the residency process and prepares all required documents on your behalf.

3

Investment Execution

You complete your qualifying investment under CMVM oversight, ensuring compliance and security.

4

Application Submission & Biometric

Once submitted, you will attend a biometric appointment at AIMA (Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo).

5

Residency Approval & Card Issuance

After approval, you’ll receive your initial residency card (valid for 2 years) and renew it at year 3.

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Citizenship Path (Year 5)

After 5 years, you become eligible to apply for Portuguese and EU citizenship with no relocation. Basic language test required.

Key Requirements

  • Valid passport & clean criminal record
  • Minimum qualifying investment
  • Health insurance (can be arranged locally)
  • Maintain 7-day-per-year minimum presence in Portugal
  • Commitment to holding the investment during the residency period

We’ll Handle the Entire Process

  • From investment sourcing and legal documentation to renewals and family inclusion, our advisors manage every step of your residency journey—so you can focus on building your future in Europe.
  • Ready to begin your Portuguese residency journey?


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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.