Those who hold a Portuguese Golden Visa are granted the freedom to live, work, and study in Portugal and throughout Europe as well. After five years, applicants are also eligible to apply for Portuguese citizenship.
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Our team is on hand to answer your Golden Visa questions and guide you through the process.
Be a ‘qualified investor’ which usually relates to total wealth and a knowledge of financial instruments and investment products
Prove the source of funds
We believe there are three key elements you need to evaluate when selecting a fund. They are Eligibility, Credibility and Profitability.

Is the fund eligible for Golden Visa applicants as per the criteria set forth by AIMA (formely SEF)?
Is the fund eligible for Golden Visa applicants as per the criteria set forth by AIMA (formely SEF)?


Due to changes in the Portuguese Golden Visa legislation in October 2023, Golden Visa-eligible funds are now by far the most popular investment route for potential investors.
If you’re still unsure as to which kind of investment you should make to obtain your Portuguese Golden Visa, the list on the right highlights some key factors which point to why a Golden Visa investment fund may be the best option for you.

Starting your own company in Portugal isn’t a logistically viable option

You don’t want to run a business and manage a team of 10 people

You want a hands-off, hassle-free route to your Golden Visa
It is important to review and compare the various Golden Visa Investment Funds in order to understand how they work.

A fund's chosen investment sector should play a key role in your investment decision.
Golden Visa Funds are permitted to invest across a range of sectors and the variety of funds is increasing as the overall ecosystem becomes more mature.
As of October 2023, Golden Visa Funds can no longer invest in traditional real estate but fortunately, there is a selection of top funds exploring opportunities in agriculture, biotech, eco-tourism, food retail, growth businesses, and venture capital.
Impact investing or ESG investing is starting to play a bigger role in Golden Visa Funds' investment principles and strategies.
Golden Visa investors should consider which sectors they feel most comfortable with and think about whether environmental and social investment principles form part of their investment decision.


Golden Visa investors are permitted to spread their €500,000 investment across multiple funds but you may also find the diversification you need within a single fund that has made diversification a core element of their investment strategy.