Portugal

Applicants can choose between five investment options:

1. Investment in support of artistic production or recovery or maintenance of national cultural heritage: €250,000*.
2. Investment in research activities of public or private entities that are part of the national scientific and technological system: €500,000*.
3. Investment in investment funds or venture capital funds in non-real estate collective investment entities, incorporated under Portuguese legislation, whose maturity, at the time of investment, is at least 5 years old and at least 60% of the value of investments made in companies headquartered in Portugal: €500,000.
4. Incorporation of a company headquartered in Portugal, combined with the creation of 5 permanent jobs, or to reinforce the social capital of a company already incorporated and headquartered in Portugal, with
   the creation of at least 5 permanent jobs or maintenance of at least 10 jobs, with a minimum of 5 permanent employees, for a minimum of 3 years: €500,000.
5. Create at least 10 jobs in Portugal*. Processing fees apply.
   *For these options, the minimum investment amount or the number of jobs created is reduced by 20% where the investment is made in low population density areas.

Additionally, the following fees apply:
• Residency Permit Issue Fees Per applicant (other than minors born in Portugal):
€5,817.60
• Initial Application Fees Per applicant: €581.76
Permit Renewal Fees also apply for applicants who wish to renew their permit, as follows:
• Permit Renewal Fees Per Applicant: €2,908.80
• Lexen Law Professional Fees

The Portuguese Residence by Investment Programme is solely for residency, however upon fulfilment of certain requirements, individuals may be eligible for citizenship after five years of legal residence in Portugal.

After residing in Portugal for five years, applicants can apply for citizenship via naturalisation. Requirements for naturalisation include being at least 18 years of age, basic knowledge of the Portuguese language, can demonstrate successful integration, and have not been convicted for a crime that corresponds to a penalty to or more than three years according to Portuguese law. 

If successful, naturalised citizens can apply for a Portuguese passport.

1. Applicants must have made their investment before applying and submit the proof of investment as well as their intentions to maintain it for at least five years.  

   • Step 1: Interested applicants must submit an application at the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Services (SEF).
   • Step 2: Submit the application along with documentation.
   • Step 3: Pay all the relevant fees.
   • Step 4: Wait for confirmation from the SEF.
   • Step 5: Schedule an appointment to submit your application at a local branch of the SEF.