The Portugal Golden Visa program is one of the most attractive sources of European residency through investment out there. This residency by investment program was launched in 2012 and allows high end worth individuals to move around and work without any restriction in the Schengen Area. In this article, we will give you insight on Portugal Golden Visa requirements, latest updates, benefits and how TEG Consultancy can assist you through the whole process.
What is the Portugal Golden Visa Program?
The goal of this government sponsored program is to attract foreign investment into Portugal through the Portugal Golden Visa program. Residents in Portugal include individuals and their families who are granted residency rights in return for qualifying investments, with the route to citizenship after five years.
Portugal Golden Visa Requirements in 2025
The Portugal Golden Visa for 2025 will require applicants to one of the following investment criteria.
✅ Real Estate Investment (Updated):
€500,000 minimum in real estate that is solely residential and located within designated interior regions of a seaport municipality.
€350,000 for real estate older than 30 years or on the designated interior development area in an urban regeneration zone.
✅ Fund Subscription:
Qualified Portuguese investment funds that require a minimum of €500,000 investment.
✅ Business & Job Creation:
In the area of employment creation, on Portuguese national territory you will create at least 10 jobs.
✅ Scientific or Technological Research:
Investment of €500,000 in national research institutions.
✅ Cultural Investment:
Support to Portuguese art heritage or cultural preservation on a donation of €250,000.
✅ Company Capitalization:
Incorporation or increase of the share capital of a company incorporated in Portugal under the condition of a transfer of €500,000, creating or maintaining 5 permanent jobs.
Here Are Key Benefits of the Golden Visa in Portugal
The Visain free travel allows its users to get in 27 Schengen countries.
Path to Citizenship: Apply for Portuguese citizenship after 5 years without mandatory relocation.
Family Inclusion: Include spouse, children, and dependent parents.
Stay Requirements: The required stay during any year is 7 days on average.
Potential access to Portugal’s Non Habitual Resident (N HR) tax regime.
Recent Changes to Be Aware Of (2024–2025)
Residential Property Limitations: Investment on residential property is now restricted to low density interior areas.
Focus On Funds: Fund-based investments are becoming the most trendy option because of flexibility and location independent investment.
SEF (Portugal’s Immigration and Borders Service) has given customers the option to speed up processing through digital portals.
Why Choose TEG Consultancy?
TEG Consultancy’s area of specialization is in Golden Visa programs and international residency solutions. We go well beyond delivering simply investment picks: with depth of market knowledge, a tailored approach and fully end to end support delivered from investment selection, to residency application, to compliance.
Our Services Include:
Tailor made investment advisory this is based on your profile.
Legal and documentation support.
Liaison with licensed real estate developers and fund managers.
Post-residency compliance and renewal assistance.
