Portugal Investor Residence (Fund)

A European programme granting residence through an investment of at least €500,000 in approved investment funds. After five years it opens the path to permanent residence and citizenship.

Core requirements

• A minimum of €500,000 in an approved investment fund
• Holding the investment for five years
• A Portuguese tax number and bank account
• Health insurance and a criminal record

Advantages

• Family reunification right
• A very short stay requirement per year
• A path to citizenship after five years

Duration and cost

The estimated processing time is about 15 months. The minimum investment amount is about USD 540,000; government fees, due diligence, legal and translation costs must be calculated separately. You can see the current total cost with the investment cost calculator.

Risks

• Processing time may be long (12-18 months)
• Fund performance is not guaranteed
• Citizenship conditions may change

Who is it for?

For those with a long-term European plan and a patient investor profile. Amounts and conditions are for information; regulations may change and approval is not guaranteed.