Portugal continues to be among the most stable and popular Residency by Investment programs in the European Union and worldwide.
Golden Visa
Portugal’s Golden Visa program offers individuals, families and their parents the opportunity to gain permanent residency in just 5 years. For applications made now, citizenship can also be obtained within 5 years but this is currently subject to review by the Portuguese government with the potential of this being expanded to 10 years.
A Portugal passport is considered to be in the top 5 most powerful passports in the world.
As of February 2026, demand for residency in Portugal is surging particularly from the USA, UK and Asia from families, retirees, professionals and high-net worth individuals.
Why Portugal?
Portugal Golden Visa applicants are attracted by affordable high-quality healthcare, international education opportunities, exceptional safety and security, great weather, positive work-life balance, accessible property, ability to start a business and work, stunning scenery and leisure activities, and incredible food and culture.
Portugal has been a member of the European Union since 1986 A Portugal Golden Visa provides immediate access to 29 EU nations.
English is widely spoken with 60% of Portuguese speaking fluent English.
Portugal continues to score highly on global quality of life indexes:
- 29th overall globally vs 120th for Cambodia
- 7th safest country globally
- Top 20 globally for healthcare & education
- UNDP shows a life expectancy of 82 years
- 2025 survey of expats living in Portugal gave Top 10 excelling in environment, climate, leisure, and safety/security.
Criteria
- Make an investment in a qualifying in funds or a donation of 500,000 Euro and hold it for 5 years.
- Pass KYC requirements and have no criminal record.
- Spend at least 14 days every 2 years in Portugal.
- Study at least 150 hours of Portuguese language to qualify for citizenship.
Next Steps
Whether you are looking for new horizons, global mobiity, retirement or just a Plan B, a Portugal Golden Visa provides all you need for your future plans.
To find out more about the Portugal Golden Visa, speak to our expert team at Isaford Immigration and we will help you make your EU immigration dreams a reality.
