The Portugal Golden Visa is a residency-by-investment program that offers non-EU investors residency, with a path to citizenship, in a stable and high-quality life country, serving as a gateway to Europe.

Eligibility for the Golden Visa requires non-EU investors to make a qualifying investment, such as in investment funds, and meet other program criteria. More info.

Investment funds became a favored route in 2018, representing 30% of total investment by 2023, due to the program's pivot away from real estate. 

The Golden Visa is initially valid for two years and can be renewed for successive two-year periods, leading to eligibility for permanent residency and citizenship after five years.

Yes, U.S. citizens, along with other non-EU nationals, are eligible to invest in Golden Visa funds under the program's guidelines. However, US investors need to ensure that the fund complies with U.S. reporting requirements, such as the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and other relevant regulations, which mandate the disclosure of foreign financial assets and accounts to prevent tax evasion. It's important for U.S. investors to validate that their chosen fund has mechanisms in place to meet these reporting obligations to the IRS.

The program requires a minimal physical presence of only 14 days every 2 years, allowing investors to maintain their tax residency abroad while benefiting from residency.

Yes, Golden Visa holders have the right to live and work in Portugal as part of their residency status.

Yes, the Golden Visa offers residency to investors, with a pathway to permanent residency and citizenship, after 5 years.

Required documents include personal identification, evidence of investment, criminal record certificates, and proof of health insurance, among others. More info.

The process from submission to pre-approval can take up to 16 months, influenced by factors like documentation and regulatory reviews. Despite potential delays, the 5-year countdown to citizenship starts from the application date.

Investors can exceed the minimum investment threshold, potentially diversifying their investment across multiple qualifying funds or options.

In certain instances, co-investing with a fund in a deal may be possible. Funds possess extensive market knowledge, enabling them to theoretically identify the best investment opportunities. Please contact us for introductions to funds that offer co-investment options.