[ Portugal GOLDEN VISA ]

Yes. The Pela Terra II: Regenerate fund meets the requirements of the new Golden Visa Portugal rules introduced in October 2023. The fund has been evaluated by several independent lawyers. See here for legal opinions.

Many countries around the world have programs that allow individuals to obtain residency by investing in a participating country. This investment is usually made by buying real estate, investing in government bonds or even making a capital transfer. In the case of Portugal, it also leads to the opportunity to attain citizenship after a short period of residency for the investor and your dependents. 

• No visa required to visit Portugal or rest of the Schengen Area
• Freedom to live & work in Portugal (even if resident in another country)
• Eligible for citizenship after 5 years
• Spend as little as 7 days per year in Portugal, rather than the usual 6 months, to maintain eligibility for citizenship

There are around 5 investment alternatives, but one of the best and cheapest option is
through acquiring a relatively low-cost minimum investment of €500,000 in a specific fund with a specific investment mandate.

Where an applicant is able to produce all of the required documents in the required formats, the application process take as little as 4-6 weeks. Once the application is submitted your clock towards citizenship begins. AIMA, the Portuguese immigration agency, will then schedule a biometrics appointment to attend in Portugal. You will receive your temporary residency card, enabling the holder to move freely within the Schengen area, after this appointment.

Once it has been issued, the Golden Visa is valid for an initial 1-year period followed by two subsequent 2-year periods.

Anyone from outside the EU can apply for a Golden Visa, provided you have a clean criminal record. Business experience or current employment is not necessary. Proof of the legal obtainment of €500,000 (eg. accumulated savings, company profit inheritance, etc) must simply be shown.

Yes. A fiscal number, a.k.a NIF, is a personal identification number set by the Portuguese Tax Authorities. All investors are required to have a fiscal number in order open a bank account, make their investments, and to submit their Golden Visa
application. This can be obtained with the assistance of a tax representative, such as your Portuguese immigration lawyer.

Yes. Portugal allows dual citizenship, meaning you can still retain the citizenship of your country of origin. Portugal does not claim taxation on worldwide income for non-residents, regardless of their Portuguese citizenship.  

It is generally quicker to open a bank account and apply for your fiscal number (NIF) within Portugal. However, your Golden Visa application can be managed entirely remotely, giving you the flexibility to apply from the comfort of your own home in as little as 4-6 weeks
You and your family members included in the file absolutely must travel to Portugal for the biometrics appointment with the Portuguese immigration services, AIMA.

You only have to pay taxes for the income you have earned inside of Portugal. There is
no income tax on your income outside Portugal. An exception applies if you are physically present in Portugal for more than 183 days per year, where you become a tax resident and are required to declare your worldwide income to the Portuguese tax authorities. Portugal has double taxation agreements with many countries around the world. 

Speak with us or contact your tax accountant to find out more.

After obtaining your residency card, you and your family members must visit Portugal for a minimum of:
a) 7 days the 1st year;
b) 14 days for the 2nd and 3rd year combined;
c) 14 days for the 4th and 5th years combined.

The investment is only required for a 5-year period to qualify for citizenship. However, the liquidation period will depend on the investment fund you choose.