Golden visa (ARI – residence permit for investment)

Investors. Real estate no longer qualifies.

Figures last checked 2026-10-14. Items marked check could not be fully confirmed on an official page.

Who it's for

Non-EU investors; enters without a residency visa and applies via the AIMA ARI portal. [AIMA – ARI (golden visa), art. 90.º-A]

Minimum income / savings

Current routes include: €500,000 in Portuguese non-real-estate investment funds (5+ yr maturity, 60% in PT companies); €500,000 in research; €500,000 company capital + 5 jobs; job creation; cultural/heritage support. Real-estate routes were removed by Lei 56/2023. [AIMA – ARI FAQ (investment routes)]

Fees

AIMA ARI analysis and issue fees are published under 'Taxas' on the AIMA ARI page. Not confirmed on an official page; check the source.check [AIMA – ARI (golden visa), art. 90.º-A]

Processing time

AIMA has a large backlog; no reliable official timeframe.check [AIMA – ARI (golden visa), art. 90.º-A]

Initial permit & renewal

Temporary permit; minimum stay 7 days in year 1 and 14 days in each later year. [AIMA – ARI (golden visa), art. 90.º-A]

Path to PR / citizenship

May apply for permanent residence and naturalisation (see nationality law). [AIMA – ARI (golden visa), art. 90.º-A]

Family members

Family reunification available under ARI. [AIMA – ARI (golden visa), art. 90.º-A]

Tax notes (IFICI / NHR 2.0)

No automatic tax regime; tax residence depends on time spent in PT. [Portal das Finanças – IFICI leaflet]

Where to apply

AIMA ARI Portal (online). [AIMA – ARI (golden visa), art. 90.º-A]

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