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Portugal D7 visa
Foreigners obtain a D7 visa to move to Portugal and travel freely across the Schengen Area.
2 years
Validity of the first residence permit
Validity of the first residence permit
5 years
Investment returnable after this period
Investment returnable after this period
Schengen Area
Visa-free travel under the 90/180-day rule
Visa-free travel under the 90/180-day rule
No residence requirement
A minimum of 7 days per year is sufficient
A minimum of 7 days per year is sufficient
The Golden Visa is a residence permit granted for investment in the Portuguese economy.
The conditions for obtaining it are regulated by the Foreigners Law No. 23/2007.
Residence permits are also issued to investors’ spouses, children, and parents. The status is renewed every 2 years.
To obtain a residence permit, investors can choose one of 5 options: invest in culture and the arts, research activities, investment fund units, a business, or the creation of 10 jobs.
Investments in the fund option may be returned within 5—10 years.
The conditions for obtaining it are regulated by the Foreigners Law No. 23/2007.
Residence permits are also issued to investors’ spouses, children, and parents. The status is renewed every 2 years.
To obtain a residence permit, investors can choose one of 5 options: invest in culture and the arts, research activities, investment fund units, a business, or the creation of 10 jobs.
Investments in the fund option may be returned within 5—10 years.
7 benefits of Portugal Golden Visa
- Fast process
An investor’s application is reviewed within approximately 8—10 weeks. The process is carried out entirely remotely and takes from 2 months. - Low costs
The minimum investment is $90,000, making it one of the most affordable citizenship programs in the world. For comparison, Vanuatu requires $130,000, and Nauru requires $105,000. - Citizenship for the whole familyA spouse, children, and parents of the main applicant can obtain citizenship together with them. Relatives may also be added after the passport has been issued.
- Fast‑track to Portuguese citizenshipAs a member of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP), São Tomé and Príncipe offers investors a shortcut to Portuguese citizenship, reducing the naturalization period from 10 years to just 7.
- Banking accessibilityIndividuals living in São Tomé and Príncipe are permitted to establish bank accounts, maintain savings, and execute cross-border financial transactions.
- Business opportunitiesBusiness opportunities
The country combines a strategic location with low labour costs. Entrepreneurs establish companies in green energy, logistics, and agribusiness. - No residence requirementsThere is no obligation to reside in or visit São Tomé and Príncipe at any stage of the citizenship process. Furthermore, applicants are not tested on their proficiency in the local language, nor are they required to demonstrate knowledge of the country's history or culture.
Requirements to apply for the
Portugal Golden Visa
Portugal Golden Visa
Over 18 years
No criminal record
Legal source of income
Investment funds are obtained outside Portugal
No debts in Portugal
Health insurance
In a registered marriage or de facto union
Financially dependent on the investor
Financially dependent on the investor
Enrolled in a university
Enrolled in a university
Financially dependent on the investor
Investment options for obtaining
a Portugal Golden Visa
a Portugal Golden Visa
Option
Support of cultural projects — €250,000+
Purchase of investment fund units — €500,000+
Business investment — €500,000
Investment in Portuguese scientific projects — €500,000+
Creation of 10 jobs in Portugal
Support of cultural projects — €250,000+
Purchase of investment fund units — €500,000+
Business investment — €500,000
Investment in Portuguese scientific projects — €500,000+
Creation of 10 jobs in Portugal
Details
Investors make a contribution to the restoration of national heritage sites or to support cultural activities. Opening a bank account in Portugal is not required.
An investment fund is a financial company that attracts and grows investors’ capital.
The fund pools money and invests it in assets such as real estate, businesses, or the stock market.
The mandatory holding period for fund units is 5 years, but the investment is typically returned within 6—10 years. Profits are distributed among investors after deducting the fund’s fee.
An investor puts money into a new commercial company headquartered in Portugal and creates five permanent jobs.
Another option is to increase the share capital of an existing company and create or maintain five jobs. Its headquarters must also be located in Portugal.
Investor funds are directed to research activities of public or private R&D institutions in Portugal. All of them are registered in the national science and technology program.
The investor must create at least 10 jobs in Portugal. They may start their own business or invest in an existing one. The law does not set a minimum investment amount.
Investors make a contribution to the restoration of national heritage sites or to support cultural activities. Opening a bank account in Portugal is not required.
An investment fund is a financial company that attracts and grows investors’ capital.
The fund pools money and invests it in assets such as real estate, businesses, or the stock market.
The mandatory holding period for fund units is 5 years, but the investment is typically returned within 6—10 years. Profits are distributed among investors after deducting the fund’s fee.
An investor puts money into a new commercial company headquartered in Portugal and creates five permanent jobs.
Another option is to increase the share capital of an existing company and create or maintain five jobs. Its headquarters must also be located in Portugal.
Investor funds are directed to research activities of public or private R&D institutions in Portugal. All of them are registered in the national science and technology program.
The investor must create at least 10 jobs in Portugal. They may start their own business or invest in an existing one. The law does not set a minimum investment amount.
Additional costs
€7,350+
Administrative fees and health insurance, per person
Up to 7.5%
Investment fee
0.5 to 3%
Annual fund fee on profit
€7,350+
Administrative fees and health insurance, per person
€7,350+
Administrative fees and health insurance, per person
€7,350+
Administrative fees and health insurance, per person
€7,350+
Administrative fees and health insurance, per person
€7,350+
Administrative fees and health insurance, per person
Up to 7.5%
Investment fee
0.5 to 3%
Annual fund fee on profit
€7,350+
Administrative fees and health insurance, per person
€7,350+
Administrative fees and health insurance, per person
€7,350+
Administrative fees and health insurance, per person
€7,350+
Administrative fees and health insurance, per person
Key documents to apply for a Portugal residency by investment
- Passport
- Birth certificate
- Marriage certificate, if applicable
- Family members’ documents, if applicable
- Criminal record certificate
- Health insurance
- Proof of address in Portugal
- Tax identification number, NIF
- Declaration confirming compliance with investment requirements
- Declaration of source of funds
- Statement from a Portuguese bank account
- Proof of investment
How to obtain residence permit in Portugal: step‑by‑step process
To prepare for the program department’s review, othe lawyers of Head office conducts a preliminary check. It helps identify the risk of rejection in advance and find a solution.
The check is completely confidential. The investor only provides their passport.
The check is completely confidential. The investor only provides their passport.
Head office lawyers, acting under a power of attorney, obtain a personal tax identification number, NIF, for the investor.
The tax number is required for any interaction with the Portuguese government: buying or renting real estate, opening a bank account, purchasing fund units, paying at the shops, or visiting local clinics.
The tax number is required for any interaction with the Portuguese government: buying or renting real estate, opening a bank account, purchasing fund units, paying at the shops, or visiting local clinics.
The lawyers submit the application to the CIU, Citizenship by Investment and Donations Unit. The investor pays a $5,000 fee, regardless of the composition of the application. If the investment is made by a sponsor, an additional $5,000 fee is payable for the sponsor.
Head office specialists helps the investor choose a fund suitable for the residence permit through an investment program. We provide all official information from open sources and arrange a consultation with fund managers for the final decision.
Once the fund is selected, the investor signs an agreement with the fund management company and pays for the fund units.
Head office lawyers help the investor collect the required documents, fill out government forms, notarise and translate papers.
Electronic copies of the documents are submitted to AIMA, the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum. The review takes about four months.
Electronic copies of the documents are submitted to AIMA, the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum. The review takes about four months.
The investor must travel to Portugal to provide their biometric data. Passportivity specialists schedule appointments for the investor and their family to submit biometrics and documents in person at AIMA.
At this stage, the investor pays the residence permit card issuance fee of €6,314 per family member.
At this stage, the investor pays the residence permit card issuance fee of €6,314 per family member.
AIMA reviews the documents of the investor and their family. The process takes 6 to 8 months from the submission of originals and biometrics.
Once approved, the residence permit cards are issued either to the investor in person or to the authorised lawyer, who sends the documents to the investor.
Once approved, the residence permit cards are issued either to the investor in person or to the authorised lawyer, who sends the documents to the investor.
To maintain the residence status, the investor and their family must spend at least seven days a year in Portugal and submit a fund asset statement every two years.
The residence permit is renewed every two years.
The residence permit is renewed every two years.
What funds to invest in to get a residence permit in Portugal
Since 2024, fund investment has become the leading pathway to the Portugal Golden Visa, supported by a market of approximately 50 approved funds.
At Passportivity, we guide you toward funds that align with your unique financial goals. We handle the logistics, from supplying official paperwork to organizing direct consultations with fund managers to help finalize your decision.
Below, you will find our curated list of top-performing options. Each fund has been meticulously vetted by our experts, who have evaluated the management team’s track record, investment strategy, and overall risk level.
At Passportivity, we guide you toward funds that align with your unique financial goals. We handle the logistics, from supplying official paperwork to organizing direct consultations with fund managers to help finalize your decision.
Below, you will find our curated list of top-performing options. Each fund has been meticulously vetted by our experts, who have evaluated the management team’s track record, investment strategy, and overall risk level.
The most profitable funds for investment
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