Residence permit, Visa, Citizenship

The Golden Visa program of Portugal has been offering residency permits through investments in real estate or other assets since 2012. 

The program provides investors and their families with numerous benefits and opportunities.

• Residency permits for the entire family: spouse, children under 18, parents of the applicant and spouse.
• Right to work and study in Portugal.
• Visa-free travel within the Schengen Zone countries.

• Eligibility for citizenship after 5 years.
• Optional permanent residence: minimum of 7 days in the first year and 14 days every two subsequent years.

• The minimum investment in real estate is 500,000 euros
• In low-density population areas, the minimum threshold is reduced to 400,000 euros
• The investor must have no criminal record in Portugal
• The investor must have no history of visa denials or entry refusals to the EU

• Homes and apartments in Lisbon, Porto, and coastal areas are excluded from the program. This restriction does not apply to commercial properties such as rental apartments

• Spouse
• Children up to 18 years old or up to 26 years old if unmarried and enrolled in full-time education

• Any spouse's parents who are older than 66 years (or 55 years old and dependent)
• Any spouse's siblings who are under 18 years old and dependent

• Investment in real estate: From 500,000 euros (or from 400,000 euros in some regions)
• Legal and administrative expenses: Approximately 5,000-8,000 euros

• Government fees: 5,325 euros for the main applicant and 5,325 euros for each family member

• Business investment with guaranteed property purchase: €500,000 in an existing company, creation of 5 new jobs, plus purchase of real estate
• Capital investment: €500,000 in shares of a company financing business projects in Portugal

• Investment in cultural heritage: €250,000 in arts and historical heritage or €500,000 in scientific research
• Investment in funds: €500,000 in an investment fund (without investments in real estate)

Mercury Group specialists will assist with legal support and provide a full range of concierge services for our investors.