Europe · Golden Visa
Portugal Golden Visa
EU residency leading to citizenship in 5 years.
Portugal's Golden Visa is Europe's most popular residency-by-investment route, offering a path to EU citizenship with minimal stay requirements.
Investment Options
Qualifying routes
Benefits
Why this program
- EU residency with Schengen mobility
- Path to EU citizenship after 5 years
- Only 7 days/year physical presence
- Family included
Eligibility
Requirements
- ·Clean criminal record
- ·Health insurance
- ·Investment held 5 years
Documents
What we need
- ·Passport
- ·Police clearance
- ·Tax ID (NIF)
- ·Bank account
- ·Proof of investment
Process
Step by step
- 1
NIF & Account
Open Portuguese tax ID and bank account.
- 2
Investment
Funds wired into qualifying instrument.
- 3
Application
Filed with AIMA.
- 4
Biometrics
In-person appointment in Portugal.
- 5
Card Issued
Residency permit issued, renewed every 2 years.
FAQ
Frequently asked
Can I get citizenship?+
Yes — after 5 years of residency, with basic Portuguese (A2 level).
Is real estate still eligible?+
Direct property purchase was removed in 2023. Fund routes remain available.
Why Roots Citizenship
A law-firm-backed authorised promoter
Every Portugal file is built, reviewed, and submitted through licensed channels — never DIY, never outsourced.
Government-licensed
Authorised promoter — files routed through licensed agents only.
Pre-screened files
In-house due diligence eliminates rejection risk before submission.
Law-firm backed
Senior counsel oversight on every engagement, end-to-end.
Discrete & private
Confidentiality protocols protect clients at every stage.
Private briefing
The complete Portugal Golden Visa guide
Investment routes, cost breakdown, eligibility, timeline, and post-citizenship tax planning — delivered in a confidential PDF.
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