{"id":1550,"date":"2023-03-06T16:46:27","date_gmt":"2023-03-06T16:46:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/portugalpropertyhub.com\/are-you-looking-for-portuguese-residency-buy-property-obtain-the-golden-visa-sorted\/"},"modified":"2026-08-19T13:56:07","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T12:56:07","slug":"are-you-looking-for-portuguese-residency-buy-property-obtain-the-golden-visa-sorted","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/portugalpropertyhub.com\/de\/are-you-looking-for-portuguese-residency-buy-property-obtain-the-golden-visa-sorted\/","title":{"rendered":"Are you looking for Portuguese residency? Buy Property & obtain the Golden Visa – sorted"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Are you looking for Portuguese residency? Buy Property & obtain the Golden Visa – sorted<\/h1>\n <\/div>\n
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The Golden Visa program is an incentive which was introduced by the Portuguese government in October 2012, aiming to attract foreign investment. Since its inception, it has proven to be one of the most popular fast-track schemes in Europe for non-EU citizens seeking European residency, including those interested in <\/span>property for sale in Algarve<\/span><\/a> Portugal.<\/span><\/p>\n

In a nutshell – purchase a\u00a0property<\/a>\u00a0in Portugal for\u00a0\u20ac500,000<\/strong>, keep the investment for\u00a0five<\/strong>\u00a0years<\/strong>, ensure that you stay in the country for\u00a0seven days<\/strong>\u00a0in year one,\u00a014 days<\/strong>\u00a0during years two and three as well as\u00a014 days<\/strong>\u00a0during years four and five, adhere to the\u00a0regulations<\/strong>\u00a0and you will be able to obtain a Portuguese residency.<\/p>\n

It is one of the most attractive residency programs for worldwide investors. Without the need to reside in Portugal, investors are attracted to the\u00a0ease and flexibility<\/strong>\u00a0with which they can obtain a residency permit which then gives them access to all the benefits it provides. The process is straightforward, fast and has no direct tax implications or obligations for income generated outside of Portugal. Since the launch of the Golden Visa program in 2012, more than 4,200 Portuguese Golden Visas have been issued, representing more than a \u20ac2.5 billion investment in the country.<\/p>\n

In 2019 the first group of golden visa holders who completed their five years of residence arrived. These investors obtained not only their permanent residence permits but also citizenship – after physically residing for just 35 days in the country. A great deal of uncertainty has always surrounded the question of whether participants in Portugal\u2019s golden visa program would in the end, after holding the temporary golden visa for five years, qualify for permanent residence status and citizenship. Up until July 2018 the rules stipulated that\u00a0to obtain permanent residence, an individual must have been legally resident in the country for five consecutive years. Until then only those who had held permanent residency for at least a year could apply for citizenship, which meant an investor would have to wait until year six to apply. This rule, however, changed in July 2018 as Portuguese lawmakers amended the country\u2019s nationality law to permit anyone who had been legally resident for five years to apply for naturalisation.<\/p>\n

Once the initial five years of holding a golden visa are complete, applicants will also have the option to free themselves of physical residence requirements altogether as there is also a new category of permanent residency recently created that allows for an applicant to obtain permanent residency without then having to abide by any minimum stay requirements in Portugal. This is given to the applicant for five years (renewable every five years) and does not impose any minimum stay requirements.<\/p>\n

The benefits<\/h3>\n

Residence card\u00a0<\/strong>for five years, renewed after the first and third year.<\/p>\n

Permanent free entry<\/strong>\u00a0and circulation in Portugal and the other 25 Schengen countries.<\/p>\n

Freedom to live and\/or work in Portugal<\/strong>\u00a0while keeping another residence (if wanted) in another country.<\/p>\n

Option to become a\u00a0non habitual resident<\/strong>\u00a0(NHR) of Portugal for tax purposes,\u00a0thereby\u00a0paying little or no tax for at least 10 years<\/strong>\u00a0– for more information about the NHR check out our website page which covers everything about this scheme:\u00a0<\/p>\n

NHR<\/a><\/p>\n

Family reunification<\/strong>\u00a0of all people who permanently\u00a0cohabit with the investor, without the need to\u00a0make further investment.<\/p>\n

Only having to\u00a0stay in Portugal\u00a0<\/strong>for a minimum of\u00a0seven days in the first year<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a014 days in each of the subsequent two year periods<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Being able to apply for\u00a0Portuguese nationality<\/strong>\u00a0after five years of holding the\u00a0Golden Visa.<\/p>\n

Real estate requirements<\/h3>\n

Acquisition of a real estate asset with\u00a0construction dating back more than 30 years<\/strong>, or located in an\u00a0urban regeneration area<\/strong>, for\u00a0refurbishing<\/strong>, for a total value equal to or above\u00a0\u20ac350,000<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Acquisition of a real estate asset\u00a0equal to or above \u20ac500,000<\/strong>\u00a0– free of charges and encumbrances. The investor can purchase multiple properties\u00a0 as long as the minimum amount is invested.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0investment<\/strong>\u00a0must be\u00a0kept for at least five years<\/strong>\u00a0and be kept free of charges, but only in respect of the minimum required amount. The investment may be made privately, whether singly or jointly, or through a company. In the case of a company, this must be a single-member private company, either based in Portugal or in another EU country, in which case it must have a branch in Portugal.<\/p>\n

Documents needed<\/h3>\n

Documents to be obtained in your country of origin:<\/p>\n

Valid\u00a0passport<\/strong>\u00a0and, if applicable, a\u00a0valid\u00a0Schengen visa<\/strong>, for each applicant.<\/p>\n

Criminal record certificate<\/strong>\u00a0(sometimes called Police clearance letter)\u00a0for each applicant who is over 16 years old, issued\u00a0by the country in which the applicant has most recently resided during at least 1 year, certified by\u00a0the Portuguese consulate.<\/p>\n

Proof of residence<\/strong>, such as a copy of the driving licence, of a recent utility bill or of a recent bank statement for the main applicant.<\/p>\n

Proof of professional occupation<\/strong>\u00a0of the main applicant, such as a letter issued by the employer.<\/p>\n

Documentary evidence of the eligibility of family member applicants<\/strong>, e.g. a marriage certificate for the spouse, birth certificates for the children (plus marital status certificate and proof of enrollment as full-time students if over 18\u00a0years old) and birth certificates for the applicants having dependent parents (plus certificates of no income for the latter if under 65),\u00a0also legalised by the Portuguese consulate.<\/p>\n

Certified translations of foreign-language\u00a0documents<\/strong>\u00a0into Portuguese\u00a0by a Portuguese consulate-accredited translator or by a Portuguese lawyer.<\/p>\n

Documents to be obtained in Portugal (your\u00a0lawyer<\/a>\u00a0will be able to assist with this):<\/p>\n

Applicant\u2019s\u00a0permission<\/strong>\u00a0for the authorities to access his\/her Portuguese criminal record.<\/p>\n

A\u00a0Portuguese tax identification number<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Certificate of no debts<\/strong>\u00a0from the Portuguese tax and national insurance offices.<\/p>\n

Signed statement<\/strong>\u00a0by the applicant that he\/she will\u00a0fulfill the investment requirements<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Evidence that the\u00a0minimum investment<\/strong>\u00a0has been\u00a0made<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The procedure<\/h3>\n

First,\u00a0visit us<\/strong>\u00a0here in Portugal. From the portfolio of options we show you\u00a0choose your investment<\/strong>,\u00a0reserve the property<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0\u00a0sign Power of Attorney with your\u00a0lawyer<\/a>, obtain your\u00a0fiscal number<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0open<\/strong>\u00a0a\u00a0bank account<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Back home<\/strong>\u00a0–\u00a0gather<\/strong>\u00a0mandatory\u00a0documentation<\/strong>\u00a0for the Immigration office and send copies of these documents to your lawyer.<\/p>\n

Your lawyer files documentation with the Immigration office<\/strong>. From January 2018, Golden Visa applications must be initially filed\u00a0online<\/strong>, together with copies of\u00a0all\u00a0required documents, including those pertaining to the investment (it is not possible to deal with the initial application during a single short trip to Portugal, it is simply not feasible to view properties, choose and purchase one, and have the required purchase and registration paperwork ready for submission in time). The initial Government application fee<\/strong>\u00a0is also payable online at the time of the online application.<\/p>\n

Schedule appointment for\u00a0biometrics<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Second visit to Portugal\u00a0<\/strong>– ALL applicants must be present.<\/p>\n

Immigration office<\/strong>\u00a0handle original documentation and biometrics.<\/p>\n

Golden Visa approval<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Process Analysis (biometrics)<\/th>\nInvestor: \u20ac527.60
Family member: \u20ac82.30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Issue of Golden Visa card<\/th>\n\u20ac5,274.40 per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Renewal, years 1 and 3<\/th>\n\u20ac2,637.20 per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Costs at the time of purchase<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Notary<\/th>\n\u20ac1,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Public registry<\/th>\n\u20ac350<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Property transfer tax (IMT)<\/th>\n5% – 6.5% depending on purchase<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stamp duty<\/th>\n0.8%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Municipal tax (IMI)<\/th>\n0.3% – 0.45% *Paid yearly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Income tax on rental<\/a><\/th>\n28%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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