Mlata CBI program

Get Portuguese citizenship investing in Bitcoin

CitizenX is the most trusted platform to secure your Golden Visa in Portugal. By removing lengthy paperwork, legal complexity, and hidden fees, we help you obtain permanent residency and a fast track to an EU passport through an investment in a qualifying Bitcoin fund.

Visit 15 days every 2 years

5 years to citizenship

€500,000 minimum investment

Mlata CBI program

Get Portuguese citizenship investing in Bitcoin

CitizenX is the most trusted platform to secure your Golden Visa in Portugal. By removing lengthy paperwork, legal complexity, and hidden fees, we help you obtain permanent residency and a fast track to an EU passport through an investment in a qualifying Bitcoin fund.

Visit 15 days every 2 years

5 years to citizenship

€500,000 minimum investment

Country: Portugal

Country: Portugal

Capital: Lisbon

Capital: Lisbon

Population: 10,422,451

Population: 10,422,451

Language: Portuguese

Language: Portuguese

Flag: 🇵🇹

Flag: 🇵🇹

Timezone: GMT+1 (CET)

Timezone: GMT+1 (CET)

Currency: Euro (€)

Currency: Euro (€)

Portuguese passport
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Top 5 Strongest Passport 2024

Get one of the most powerful passports, according to the 2024 CitizenX Index.

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Top 5 Strongest Passport 2024

Get one of the most powerful passports, according to the 2024 CitizenX Index.

Malta passport index

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Top 5 Strongest Passport 2024

Get one of the most powerful passports, according to the 2024 CitizenX Index.

Malta visa-free travel

189

Visa-free destinations

Travel without visa or get a visa on arrival (VOA) or electronic travel authority (ETA).

Malta visa-free travel

189

Visa-free destinations

Travel without visa or get a visa on arrival (VOA) or electronic travel authority (ETA).

Malta visa-free travel

189

Visa-free destinations

Travel without visa or get a visa on arrival (VOA) or electronic travel authority (ETA).

Malta visa-free access

84%

World reach

Enhance your global mobility with access to 84% of the world's 227 destinations.

Malta visa-free access

84%

World reach

Enhance your global mobility with access to 84% of the world's 227 destinations.

Malta visa-free access

84%

World reach

Enhance your global mobility with access to 84% of the world's 227 destinations.

Fast track to a Portuguese passport and EU citizenship.

You can apply for Portuguese citizenship after 5 years. This is considerably faster than the process in other EU countries, which usually takes 10 to 15 years.

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.

Malta visa-free countries map
Malta visa-free countries map
Malta visa-free countries map
Portugal Golden Visa
Portugal Golden Visa
Portugal Golden Visa

A safe European haven for you and your family.

Portugal is strategically located, only an 11-hour flight to Bangkok and a 6-hour flight to New York. Its warm weather year-round, great healthcare system, and high quality of life make it one of the most popular places for international investors.

Although English is not an official language, Portuguese rank #7 among the top non-native English speakers worldwide.

Portugal is strategically located, only an 11-hour flight to Bangkok and a 6-hour flight to New York. Its warm weather year-round, great healthcare system, and high quality of life make it one of the most popular places for international investors.

Although English is not an official language, Portuguese rank #7 among the top non-native English speakers worldwide.

Crypto-friendly investment options.

Qualify for the Golden Visa through a 500,000 euros investment in one of the qualifying investment funds offering direct exposure to a Bitcoin ETF.

Hold your investment for 5 years, and obtain Portuguese citizenship.

Qualify for the Golden Visa through a 500,000 euros investment in one of the qualifying investment funds offering direct exposure to a Bitcoin ETF.

Hold your investment for 5 years, and obtain Portuguese citizenship.

Portugal citizenship by investment
Portugal citizenship by investment
Portugal citizenship by investment
Portuguese EU citizenship by investment
Portuguese EU citizenship by investment
Portuguese EU citizenship by investment

Tax-friendly residency in the European Union.

If you choose to be domiciled in Portugal, you can enjoy the NHR tax benefits such as:

0% tax on foreign income

0% tax on foreign-sourced dividends

0% tax on wealth

If you choose to be domiciled in Portugal, you can enjoy the NHR tax benefits such as:

0% tax on foreign income

0% tax on foreign-sourced dividends

0% tax on wealth

No residency requirement. Visit for 15 days every 2 years.

You will not need to be domicilied in Portugal. However, you have to visit the country for 15 days every two years.

As of Q4 2024, the average processing time from application to receiving the permanent residency permit is 31.1 months.

You will not need to be domicilied in Portugal. However, you have to visit the country for 15 days every two years.

As of Q4 2024, the average processing time from application to receiving the permanent residency permit is 31.1 months.

Portugal citizenship by real estate investment
Portugal citizenship by real estate investment
Portugal citizenship by real estate investment

Calculate your Portugal citizenship cost.

Calculate your Portugal citizenship cost.

Calculate your Portugal citizenship cost.

Calculate your Portugal citizenship cost.

Portuguese passport by investment
Portuguese passport by investment

Get Portuguese citizenship through a Golden Visa.

The legal basis for this program is contained in the Law No. 23/2007 of the Portuguese immigration law.

Portuguese passport by investment
Portuguese passport by investment

Get Portuguese citizenship through a Golden Visa.

The legal basis for this program is contained in the Law No. 23/2007 of the Portuguese immigration law.

Portuguese passport by investment
Portuguese passport by investment

Get Portuguese citizenship through a Golden Visa.

The legal basis for this program is contained in the Law No. 23/2007 of the Portuguese immigration law.

Portuguese passport by investment
Portuguese passport by investment

Get Portuguese citizenship through a Golden Visa.

The legal basis for this program is contained in the Law No. 23/2007 of the Portuguese immigration law.

CitizenX is a technology service providing legal information and access to self-service tools. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal, tax, or accounting advice. If you have unique considerations, please talk with a lawyer in your jurisdiction before proceeding.

CitizenX is a technology service providing legal information and access to self-service tools. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal, tax, or accounting advice. If you have unique considerations, please talk with a lawyer in your jurisdiction before proceeding.

CitizenX is a technology service providing legal information and access to self-service tools. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal, tax, or accounting advice. If you have unique considerations, please talk with a lawyer in your jurisdiction before proceeding.

CitizenX is a technology service providing legal information and access to self-service tools. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal, tax, or accounting advice. If you have unique considerations, please talk with a lawyer in your jurisdiction before proceeding.