Created in 2012, the Residence Permit for Investors program, better known as Golden Visa, provides a temporary residence visa in Portugal and free access to the Schengen area, for the holder and his/her immediate family. This visa can be obtained through a series of investments in the country.
The investment can be made through the acquisition of participation units in investment funds, among others. The amounts allowed vary for the different types of acquisition and there are also some restrictions regarding the areas of the country in which you can invest. Only a few investment funds are eligible to obtain a Golden Visa in Portugal.
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Download ebookBy acquiring the Golden Visa residence permit, you will have a series of benefits:
The great advantage of obtaining Golden Visa through funds is the freedom to invest in any sector and/or geographic area of Portugal. With the amendments to the ARI Golden Visa law, in force from January 2022, investors are now prevented from acquiring residential properties for Golden Visa purposes in Lisbon, Porto and Coastal Areas such as the Algarve.
To obtain a Golden Visa through the acquisition of units in investment funds, the minimum amount is €500,000.