
IBERIAN PENINSULA, EUROPE · 39° 30’ N, 8° 00’ W
The Portuguese Republic
STAY ONLY 15 DAYS EVERY 2 YEARS
5 years time to passport
MINIMUM INVESTMENT OF €500,000 EUR
Overview
Portugal is one of the safest countries in Europe, offering mild year-round weather and clean air, ideal for a healthy, active lifestyle. The Portuguese are among the friendliest people in the world and are fluent English speakers.
LANGUAGE
portuguese
TIMEZONE
GMT+0 (UTC)
DIRECT FLIGHTS
CURRENCY
Euro
Citizenship
A Portuguese passport allows visa-free travel to more than 189 destinations, including the USA, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and the rest of the Schengen Area.
Portugal is perfect for:
- ✓ Leveraging a fast-track to EU citizenship in 5 years with potential return-on-investment.
- ✓ Moving to Europe without having to live full-time in any specific country.
- ✓ A low presence requirement that will not trigger tax residency.
You can use this passport to:
- • Obtain a local driver's license.
- • Open an account on Binance, Kraken, or other cryptocurrency exchanges.
- • Open a local bank account.
- • Work and live in the EU without restrictions.
Portugal allows dual citizenship without restrictions.
You can keep any passports you already hold as per the Nationality Act (1981).
How often do I need to renew my Portuguese passport?
Currently, Portuguese passports need to be renewed every 5 years for adults.
Regulatory framework
The legal basis of this program is contained in the Article 90-A, paragraph 2 of the Aliens Act, in conjunction with the Article 63, paragraphs 1 and 3 and 65-E of the Regulatory Decree N.84/07 of 05/11.
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Who is coming?
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Contribution routes
Our expert team has done extensive due diligence on all of the qualifying options to ensure every investment made through CitizenX lives up to the highest standards.
Timeline
By using real-time data, we provide you with the most accurate estimate of how long you can expect to wait for approval. Which differs from the government publicly available estimate.

Procedure
The Portuguese Golden Visa program allows you to obtain a permanent residency permit so you can live, work, and study in Portugal. No matter when you receive the residency permit, you will get citizenship 5 years after submitting your application, providing a fast track to an EU passport.
Can citizenship be passed down to my future generations?
Yes, after 5 years you will become a regular Portuguese citizen. Hence, your future generations will be entitled to Portuguese citizenship.
Do I need to visit Portugal?
You can obtain your residency permit online from anywhere in the world. However, once you get your residency permit, you will need to visit Portugal for 15 days every 2 years in order to maintain it.
Required documents
Passport
Birth certificate
Proof of address
Professional reference letter
Police records
ID card
Proof of marital status
Proof of funds
Power of attorney
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Cost summary
Processing
€18,906
Service fee (5%)
€25,000
Investment
€500,000
Total price
€543,906
Total price
€543,906