🇵🇹 Portugal
Investment residence with a limited physical-stay requirement
EUR 250,000
from — cultural support
7 / 14 days
first year / later periods
Schengen
travel under area rules
Family
family reunification available
About the programme
ARI is available to non-EU nationals who meet one of the statutory investment routes. Residential property purchase is no longer a standalone ARI route.
Investment routes
Cultural support
EUR 250,000Investment in or support for artistic production or national cultural heritage.
Investment fund
EUR 500,000Units in a qualifying non-real-estate fund with at least five-year maturity.
Scientific research
EUR 500,000Contribution to research conducted by recognised public or private institutions.
Company and jobs
EUR 500,000Company capital combined with creating or maintaining the statutory number of jobs.
Application process
- 1
Eligibility review
- 2
Investment and document preparation
- 3
ARI filing
- 4
Biometrics and decision
Core documents
- Valid passport
- Proof of legal entry
- Health insurance
- Criminal record certificates
- NIF and investment evidence
Terms, fees and processing times change. Final eligibility and costs are confirmed after a personal review.