Overview

• Portugal has recently revised Golden Visa norms to broaden access, and the programme remains open to non‑EU/EEA/Swiss citizens, including Indians, who are 18 or older with a clean criminal record.
• Qualifying routes commonly require €500,000 in approved Portuguese funds or a €250,000 cultural donation, with lower thresholds in designated low‑density regions; real estate no longer qualifies for new applicants since October 2023.
• Business‑investment options include creating 10 new jobs in Portugal (eight in low‑density areas) or investing €500,000 in a company that creates or maintains jobs for at least three years.
• The application process typically involves obtaining a Portuguese tax ID, opening a local bank account, completing the investment, filing online with SEF, and making a short visit for biometric collection before receiving a residence card.
• Maintaining residency generally requires 7–14 days in Portugal per year, family members can be included, and holders may seek permanent residency and then citizenship after five years.