Portugal Golden Visa · Residency by Investment
Easy Access to a Quality European Lifestyle.
Europe's most popular residency-by-investment program — now fund-based, offering affordable access to a quality European lifestyle with minimal stay. A qualifying €500,000 investment, roughly seven days a year of presence, and a long-term route toward an EU passport.
What Is the Portugal Golden Visa?
Europe's Most Popular Residency-by-Investment Program.
The Portugal Golden Visa grants foreign nationals and their families a renewable EU residence permit through a qualifying investment fund — no direct property management required, and only ~7 days per year of physical presence.
A qualifying €500,000 investment in a Portuguese venture-capital or investment fund unlocks EU residency, Schengen mobility, and a long-term route toward a Portuguese passport — one of the world's strongest. Citizenship is available after ten years of lawful residency.
€500K
Min. Investment
6–12 Mo
Processing
10 Yrs
To Citizenship
Key Benefits
Why People Choose Portugal
01
Affordable EU Access
Affordable access to a quality European lifestyle with minimal annual presence.
02
~7 Days Per Year
One of the lowest presence requirements of any EU residency program.
03
Fund-Based — No Property
No direct property to manage. Qualifying funds handle the investment structure.
04
Strong Passport Path
Portugal consistently ranks among the world's most powerful passports.
05
Family Included
Spouse, dependent children, and dependent parents all covered.
06
Schengen Mobility
Visa-free travel across 29 European countries.
For You If
This is the right fit
- You want access to a quality European lifestyle
- You prefer a fund-based investment over real property
- You can maintain ~7 days per year of presence
- You're interested in a long-term route to an EU passport
Not the Right Fit If
This is not for you
- You want the lowest-cost EU entry (Greece may be a better fit)
- You need residency in under 6 months
- You prefer direct real-estate ownership
- You want a program with no physical presence requirement at all
How It Works
The Most Popular Route: Investment Funds
The fund route is by far the most chosen option. Each qualifying fund holds a required proportion of assets in Portuguese companies. AmLaw Group guides you in selecting the right fund, knows the landscape, and handles all documentation — no direct property management required.
- Fund-based structure — no direct property to manage
- Funds hold a required share of Portuguese company assets
- AmLaw guides fund selection and handles all filing documentation
Investment Routes
How to Qualify
€500,000
Investment Fund
A qualifying Portuguese venture-capital or investment fund — far and away the most popular current route.
€500,000
Scientific Research
Capital transfer supporting approved Portuguese research activities.
€250,000
Arts & Heritage
Donation toward the preservation of national cultural heritage.
Program rules, eligible investment categories and thresholds are subject to change and must be verified for the specific investment before proceeding. Estimated processing times are not guarantees. Tax consequences depend on individual circumstances. Naturalization is a separate process from obtaining residency. AmLaw Group coordinates with licensed local counsel where required.
The Lifestyle
European Lifestyle, by Design
From Lisbon's light to the Algarve's coast, Portugal offers one of Europe's highest quality-of-life scores at a comparatively accessible cost — with a residency that asks for little more than a week of your year.
Application Process
The Portugal Journey, Step by Step
01
Select Your Fund
AmLaw Group guides you in selecting the right qualifying fund — we know the landscape, review the structure, and document your source of funds.
02
Invest & File
You commit the investment and we file the residency application for you and your family with the Portuguese authorities.
03
Renew to Citizenship
Maintain ~7 days per year of presence; after ten years you become eligible to apply for permanent residency or citizenship, subject to a basic Portuguese language test.
Our Services
What AmLaw Does on a Portugal Case
01
Program Selection & Strategy
We assess your goals and budget to confirm Portugal is the right program — or recommend a better fit.
02
Fund Selection Guidance
AmLaw guides you in selecting the right qualifying fund — we know the landscape and review the structure.
03
Source-of-Funds Documentation
We structure and document your source of funds to satisfy Portuguese authorities before you commit.
04
Application Filing
Full preparation and filing of your Golden Visa application with all supporting documentation.
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Family Inclusion
Spouse, dependent children, and dependent parents planned into the application from day one.
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Renewal & Citizenship Planning
Ongoing support for renewals, permanent residency, and eventual citizenship application.
Why Choose AmLaw
This Practice Was Built Differently.
01
Selective, Not Volume-Based
Fewer cases — not more. Every client receives direct attorney oversight. You work with the person who knows your case.
02
Strategy Before Paperwork
We build your residency strategy first, then structure documentation around it. The form is the last step, not the first.
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Long-Term Outcome Focus
We plan the full lifecycle of your case from day one and remain available after approval.
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Built for Investors
Designed around entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals. We understand the financial dimensions others miss.
05
Direct Attorney Access
No junior associates handling your case unsupervised. Senior attorneys review and sign off on all filings.
06
One Team, Three Jurisdictions
A single accountable legal team coordinating qualified local counsel in Greece, Portugal, and Panama.
Testimonials
Trusted by Families Worldwide
★★★★★
“AmLaw Group did an excellent job guiding me through the residency process and helping me secure my second residency. They were knowledgeable, responsive, and handled all the complex paperwork smoothly.”
Alex Volkov
Residency Client · 2024
★★★★★
“Yulia very meticulously, time and again, carefully verified all transactions and confirmed the provided documents. The result was approval — which, honestly, I never doubted.”
Vasily Panikhin
Residency Client · 2023
★★★★★
“We worked with Charles, Yuliya and the team at AmLaw Group to get our residency. We were able to get our approval faster than what we were expecting. Everything went smoothly.”
Flavio Guimaraes
Residency Client · 2019
Reproduced from public Google reviews. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
FAQ
Common Questions
Can I still get a Portugal Golden Visa through real estate?
The program has moved away from direct residential real estate. Today the leading route is a qualifying investment fund. We help you select a compliant vehicle for your situation.
How little do I actually have to stay?
On average about seven days per year — one of the lowest presence requirements of any EU residency program.
When can I get citizenship?
Under the current program, you become eligible to apply for citizenship after ten years of lawful residency. A basic Portuguese language test is required. We confirm the current rules during your consultation.
Is the Portuguese passport really that strong?
Yes. It consistently ranks among the world's most powerful passports, granting visa-free access to a very large number of countries plus full EU rights.
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