Citizenship by Investment Portugal from Dubai, Abu Dhabi

Overview of Citizenship by Investment Portugal

Portugal no longer offers citizenship through investment. Applicants can no longer purchase real estate or make a capital fund transfer via the Citizenship by Investment Portugal program. However, one can apply for the most popular residence-by-investment program, the Golden Visa program.

This program is ideal to avail a Work Permit or attain permanent residency for business owners and entrepreneurs. According to the SUV Program, up to 5 founding partners of an innovative business can become eligible for an open work permit for up to 3 years. Moreover, the applicants qualify for permanent residency in Canada via this program.

Investors and business owners have the advantage of tax benefits while applying for a Start-Up Visa for Canada. The Canada Startup Visa Program was designed for immigrants, so they can establish their business in Canada. The eligible applicants can apply for temporary work permits to settle in Canada

Why Portugal?

Portugal is one of the oldest European countries. Known for its rich cultural, historical, and architectural heritage, the country boasts liveliness and radiance. Portugal is an experience in itself with its ancient sprawling vineyards, quaint villages, sunny beaches, and gorgeous buildings nestled on the sparkling shores of the Atlantic.

Portugal’s passport is rather powerful and currently ranks 6th among the global passports. The Portuguese passport allows one to enter 187 countries without a visa, which include Australia, Japan, the UK, the USA, and the Schengen states.

Besides having a diverse and rich culture and heritage, the country is known for its safe and stable economy, making it a hub for foreign investment and a great place to run a business. Portugal has much to offer its citizens, such as excellent education, modern healthcare and medical facilities, delightful cuisine, and world-renowned adventurous sites. This makes an ideal setting for settling down and raising a family.

Eligibility Criteria for the Golden Visa

If you are a non-EU/EEA or a non-Swiss national, you can apply for the Portuguese Golden Visa program. Here are the eligibility criteria to apply:

Be at least 18 years old

A clean criminal record in the home country and Portugal

Sufficient money for investment in Portugal

Maintain investment funds for at least 5 years

Your family members can be eligible for the Portugal Golden visa if they are:

Your spouse

Your children under 18 years of age

Dependent children who are up to 26 years of age

Parents who are financially dependent on you and over 65 years of age

Siblings under 26 years of age, in your custody, and financially dependent on you. You will have to provide proof of financial dependence or legal custody when applying.

Documents for Golden Visa in Portugal

Here is the list of documents you need to submit along with the official Golden visa application form:

A valid passport should be valid for at least six months from the application date.

Two passport-size photographs according to the visa requirements.

Proof of health insurance in Portugal.

Maintain investment funds for at least 5 years

Clean criminal records from countries where you have lived for more than a year. It should have been issued within the last three months before the application date.

Statement showing you would maintain investment for at least 5 years.

Payment receipt from the Golden Visa portal.

Your family members can be eligible for the Portugal Golden visa if they are:

Your spouse

Your children under 18 years of age

Dependent children who are up to 26 years of age

Parents who are financially dependent on you and over 65 years of age

Siblings under 26 years of age, in your custody, and financially dependent on you. You will have to provide proof of financial dependence or legal custody when applying.

Steps for Applying for a Portugal Golden Visa

Here is a step-by-step process of acquiring a Portugal Golden Visa:

Investment Selection

First of all, select the investment option that is most suitable to you. You may want to visit Portugal and meet with lawyers to perform all legalities. You might have to hire a lawyer as well if you would like to invest in research activities or arts/culture.

Open Bank Account

You need to open a Portuguese bank account. Also, you need a tax number called the NIF number. You can acquire it by requesting it from the local office of the Tax and Customs Authority ( The Taxpayer Registration Services).

You need to have your identification documents and those that confirm your address and income.

Meet Conditions of the Investment Program

You should arrange an agreement on the investment using the assistance of a legal representative and make the necessary cash transfer to your Portugal bank account and then to your selected investment.

Prepare the Documents

Collect all the required documents to apply for the Portugal Golden Visa application. Documents not written in English or Portuguese would need to be translated. Then notarize the documents, so they are ready for submission to SEF – Portuguese Immigration and Border Service.

Application Submission

Fill up an application form on the SEF online portal that handles the Golden Visa applications and upload all the necessary documents in PDF format. The file should not be more than 4MB. Pay the fees and wait for SEF’s confirmation.

Submit Biometric Data

You and your family members who are included in the application need to submit your biometric information in Portugal.

Residence Permit Receipt

After application approval, you and your family members will get residence permit cards. The residence permit is valid for a year and can be renewed till you qualify for Portuguese citizenship after 5 years.

Step-by-Step Process to for Citizenship by Investment

Here is the step-by-step guide for how you should go about the process of Citizenship by Investment:

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Investors and their dependents can reside, work, and study in Portugal

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Visa-free access to all Schengen countries

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A right to apply for Portugal citizenship after 5 years

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Allow the legal family dependents to get a residency permit

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Maintain residency without having to live in the country

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