Golden Visa Residence Permit Portugal
Golden Visa Portugal
Who may apply?
Citizens involved in an investment activity, individually or through a company, conducting one of the following in Portuguese national territory for a minimum period of five years
I) Capital transfer with a value equal to or above 1 million Euros
II) Creation of, at least, 30 job positions
III) Acquisition of real estate with a value equal to or above €500,000
IV) Acquisition of real estate with a value equal to or above €400,000 in designated areas
It covers shareholders of companies already set up in Portugal, or in another EU State with a stable presence in Portugal and with tax obligations fulfilled
Documents required
Passport or another valid travelling document
Proof of legal entry and permanence in national territory
Proof of health insurance
Signed application enabling consultation of the Portuguese Criminal Records by SEF
Criminal Record Certificate from the relevant authority of the applicant’s home country
Or from any other country where he / she resided for over a year
Requirements on Investment
Performing an investment activity for five years attested by a bona fide declaration signed by the applicant
Provide evidence of having the ownership of real estate free from any liabilities
An up-to-date certificate issued by the Real Estate Registry
As means of evidence of compliance with tax obligations, the applicant shall deliver a declaration
Proving the absence of debts issued by the Inland Revenue and Customs Authority and by the Social Security
Requirements under General Law
Applicants must not have been convicted of a crime punishable with deprivation of liberty exceeding one year
Applicants must not be subject of an entry ban in national territory following a removal order from the country
Applicants must not be subject of alerts in the Schengen Information System
Applicants must not be subject of alerts in SEF’s Information Integrated System issued for purposes of non-admission
Family Reunification
The holders of a Golden Residence Permit for Investment Activity may apply for family reunification under the provisions of the General Law at the Portuguese diplomatic or consular posts or at the Regional Directorate and Regional Delegation of the Immigration and Borders Service [SEF] in Portugal
Where do I apply?
Online at: • sef.pt
Provided all legal requirements are fulfilled, SEF will notify the applicant to grant a Golden Residence Permit
Provide evidence of having invested the minimum amount required
With the exception of investments in companies not listed in the Portuguese Stock Exchange
A statement issued by a financial institution accredited in Portugal certifying that the applicant is the sole or first holder of capital
Or
An up-to-date certificate issued by the Commercial Register, certifying that the applicant holds a share in the capital of a company
Provide evidence of having created 30 job positions and registered the employees in the Social Security
An up-to-date certificate issued by the Social Security