Residency Program in Portugal – Golden Visa

PORTUGAL • GOLDEN VISA

Next Citizen is a trusted partner to obtain the Portuguese Golden Visa

Next Citizen assists the right customer to complete the application and visa documentation. Every year, we help hundreds of individuals and families to acquire a second residency or citizenship by investment. Next Citizen seamlessly handled clients’ cases in coordination with our global legal expertise and know-how in immigration and visa.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Processing Time

8-10 Months

Visa Free Travel

Portugal Residency: Visa-free travel to countries in 26 European countries, including those in the Schengen Area.

Investment Type

Capital Transfer

Investment Cost

Applicants must invest a minimum of €250,000 as a result of transfer to obtain the Portuguese Golden Visa.

Family Dependents

Spouse and children under 18 years. Also, parents and unmarried adult children who are financially dependent.

Time to Citizenship

5 years legal residency for submitting the Golden Visa and citizenship.

PORTUGAL GOLDEN VISA LAW

PROGRAM BENEFITS

SIMPLE PROCESS

UNIQUE ADVANTAGES

GLOBAL MOBILITY

OPPORTUNE ROUTE TO CITIZENSHIP

WEALTH TAX

PROTECTION BENEFITS

INVESTMENT TYPE & COSTS
CAPITAL TRANSFER INVESTMENTSAmount
Qualified funds in real estate and venture capitalEUR 500,000
Qualified funds in real estateEUR 500,000
EUR 350,000 low density areas
Capital transfer to start up CompaniesEUR 500,000
Capital transfer to support for scientific researchEUR 250,000
EUR 200,000 low density areas

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GOVERNMENT FEESAmount
Application fee per adult applicantEUR 532.60
Residence Permit fee for each renewalEUR 5,325.15
Renewal of each residence permitEUR 2,663.30

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OTHER COSTS

Other costs may include legal services, translation, notarization, travel, and document processing.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND TIMELINE
WEEK 1-2

INITIAL STEPS

Start your Golden Visa process. Prepare documents and pay the first fees.

WEEK 2-4

TRAVEL TO PORTUGAL FOR RESIDENCY APPLICATION

Visit Portugal to submit biometrics and complete residency application steps.

MONTH 3

RESIDENCE PERMIT DOCUMENTATION SUBMISSION

Submit the required documentation and wait for processing to be completed.

MONTH 4

RECEIVING THE RESIDENCY PERMIT

Once approved, you can receive the residency permit and complete final steps.

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PORTUGAL GOLDEN VISA BROCHURE

CONTENT
• Program Overview
• Eligibility
• Investment Requirements
• Costs and Fees
• Timeline and Steps
• Required Documents
• List of Countries Visa-Free On Arrival

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

AGE

The main applicant must be above 18 years old.

GOOD CHARACTER

Have a clean record and pass compliance checks.

HEALTH

Have health insurance in Portugal.

INVESTMENT

Meet investment requirements and keep the investment as required.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Next Citizen provides a personalized checklist for the Portuguese Golden Visa application, including a detailed document list for each applicant.

FAQS
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