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Golden Visa / ARI

🇵🇹 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

1

Cultural support

EUR 250,000

Investment in or support for artistic production or national cultural heritage.

2

Investment fund

EUR 500,000

Units in a qualifying non-real-estate fund with at least five-year maturity.

3

Scientific research

EUR 500,000

Contribution to research conducted by recognised public or private institutions.

4

Company and jobs

EUR 500,000

Company capital combined with creating or maintaining the statutory number of jobs.

Application process

  1. 1

    Eligibility review

  2. 2

    Investment and document preparation

  3. 3

    ARI filing

  4. 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.

Official programme source
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