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    June 10, 2025

    Securing EU Residency Through Portugal's Golden Visa

    Get EU residency by investing in Portugal's Golden Visa programme. Get dual-citizenship and freedom of movement throughout the EU for you and your qualifying family while only needing to spend 7 days per year in Portugal.
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Portugal Golden Visa Investment Fund Index

Explore Your Investment Opportunities for Dual-Residency

Investment Criteria: Explore Portuguese regulated and Golden Visa approved alternative investment fund options tailored to your risk-reward preferences through the Golden Visa Investment Fund Index.

Freedom of Movement: Travel visa-free across the EU Schengen region, alongside Portuguese/EU residency-by-investment.

Tax Efficient: Choose where your tax is domiciled and optimise your tax position on worldwide income.

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What is the Portugal Golden Visa?

Unlock Europe with the Portugal Golden Visa, a premier residency-by-investment program offering EU/EEA/Swiss citizens a pathway to Portuguese residency through approved investment opportunities into certain Golden Visa-approved and regulated Portuguese alternative investment funds.

Investment Required: €500k in a Golden Visa-approved Portuguese investment regulated funds (Can be split across multiple funds).

Residency Benefits: Obtain a 5-year residence permit, with the option for permanent residency & citizenship for qualifying family members for one investment.

EU Access: Enjoy freedom of movement with visa-free travel across the 29 European Schengen countries.

Minimum Stay: Just 7 days per year required in Portugal.

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Benefits of Golden Visa

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Tax Efficiency

Benefit from Portugal’s Golden Visa Residency-by-investment gives you options for tax efficiency, which may include:
  • Taking advantage of double taxation exemptions with Portugal
  • Explore potential tax exemptions on foreign source income
  • Reduced taxation on pensions and other foreign passive income

Investment Flexibility

Invest with confidence knowing you can split your €500k investment across two Golden Visa-approved Portuguese funds.

Exceptional Lifestyle

Benefit from low cost of living standards in Portugal, recognised globally for its safety and welcoming community.  Portugal also offers an excellent climate, healthcare, culture and a high quality of education.

Family Benefits

Secure Golden Visa residency by investment for you and your qualifying family for one investment:
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- Spouse or legal partner
- Children under 18 (or dependent children under 26)
- Dependent parents of either spouse over 65

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This family inclusion ensures that your loved ones can also enjoy residency, and freedom of movement in the 29 EU Schengen Region countries including Switzerland.

Which Golden Visa Investment is Right for You?

Golden Visa investors can choose to invest at least €500,000 in one or more alternative investment funds.

Multisector Investment

Take advantage of our blended approach by investing across multiple sectors where Portugal is outperforming the market, reducing risk through diversification.
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Alternative Fund Investment

Invest in a singular Golden Visa alternative investment fund, focusing on a sector or thesis you have a particularly strong interest in, or which aligns directly with your investment goals.

Invest in Sectors Driving Portugal's Future

Explore regulated alternative investments funds approved for Golden Visa operating in strong markets aligned to Portugal's economic prosperity.

Technology & Innovation

Portugal’s thriving tech sector, supported by government incentives and a highly skilled workforce, presents strong investment potential. Key sectors include AI, scalable tech, fintech, nanotech, Proptech, smart city infrastructure, and other enabling technologies.

No.1
Braga was named the European Commission’s European Rising Innovative City Award winner.

Tourism & Hospitality

Offering strong investment opportunities in eco-tourism, immersive travel, wellness retreats, and high-end hospitality. Portugal’s tourism industry is renowned for luxury resorts, boutique hotels, sports, and rich cultural heritage.

20%
Tourism and Hospitality contribute 20% to Portugal’s GDP.

Renewable Energy

Portugal is a leader in renewable energy, excelling in solar, wind, and green hydrogen initiatives. Backed by government support and rising global demand, investments in this sector typically offer long-term growth while contributing to a more sustainable future.

71%
Renewables account for 71% of Portugal’s electricity consumption, setting a benchmark for the EU.

Healthcare & Biotech

Driving innovation in digital health, biomedical research, breakthrough treatments, and elderly care, Portugal’s healthcare, MedTech and Biotech sectors are advancing rapidly. Investors support the development of pioneering medical solutions to meet rising global demand.

€28bn
Portugal invested approximately €28 billion in healthcare last year.

Events & Media

Regularly hosting significant conferences, festivals, and cultural conventions, Portugal is a global hub for media and events, with strong opportunities in its creative industries, tourism, and international business engagement spaces.

Top 3
Lisbon was ranked among the top 3 worldwide destinations for congresses and conventions.

Introducing the Golden Visa Investment Fund Index

The Portuguese Golden Visa alternative investment fund index offers:

Fund Profiles: Access high-level information about relevant Golden Visa approved and regulated alternative Investment fund’s in Portugal that fit with your investment objectives.

Tailored Comparisons: Compare Golden Visa approved and regulated investment funds based on risk profiles, investment horizons, and sector focus, allowing you to find the best match for your financial aspirations.

Expert Guidance: Connect directly with fund managers, legal, tax, immigration and independent financial advisors who can support you in your Golden Visa residency-by-investment process.

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Regulated and Approved

All funds meet the Golden Visa’s stringent regulatory and compliance requirements.

Expert Guidance & Support

Our team of experts will guide you through the process, making it smooth and straightforward.

Tailored Investment Options

Making sure that your risk/reward objectives and timelines meet with your investment goals.

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Schedule a free discovery call with one of our expert team, as well as gain exclusive access to the Golden Visa Investment Fund Index and guide.

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