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Portugal Golden Visa Eligibility Test
Answer 5 questions to check your eligibility for the Portugal Golden Visa — covering investment routes, nationality requirements, minimum stay, and the path to Portuguese citizenship.
Are you a non-EU/EEA/Swiss national?
How this tool works
Confirm your nationality
EU/EEA/Swiss nationals are not eligible for the Golden Visa residency route.
Choose your investment route
Fund, job creation, cultural contribution, or company capitalisation — we explain each option.
Assess your requirements
Minimum stay (7 days/year) and language requirements for eventual citizenship.
Get a personalised summary
See your recommended route, timeline, and next steps — then speak to our team.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for the Portugal Golden Visa?
The Portugal Golden Visa is open to non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals who make a qualifying investment in Portugal. EU citizens already have the right to live in Portugal and do not require a Golden Visa.
What are the current Portugal Golden Visa investment routes in 2026?
As of 2026, the main qualifying routes are: qualifying investment fund (€500,000 minimum), job creation (10+ jobs), cultural or scientific contribution (€250,000–€500,000), and company capitalisation. Both the residential real estate route (closed in 2023) and the capital transfer route are no longer qualifying options.
How long does the Portugal Golden Visa process take?
Processing by AIMA (Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum) currently takes 12–24 months from application submission. The permit is initially granted for 2 years and renewed for further 2-year periods.
How do I get Portuguese citizenship through the Golden Visa?
After 5 years of holding a valid Portuguese Golden Visa, you may apply for naturalisation as a Portuguese citizen. Requirements include a basic A2 level of Portuguese language (CIPLE exam) and a clean criminal record. No minimum days-per-year in Portugal is required for the Golden Visa itself, but citizenship naturalisation requires legal residency status maintained throughout.
What is the minimum stay requirement for the Portugal Golden Visa?
Golden Visa holders must spend a minimum of 7 days per year in Portugal (or 14 days per 2-year renewal period). This is one of the lowest minimum-stay requirements of any residency-by-investment programme globally.
Ready to begin your Portugal Golden Visa?
Our advisers can guide you through the fund investment route, legal requirements, and the pathway to Portuguese citizenship.