Program Benefits
This program offers many benefits to applicants, such as:
• Applicant and his/her family have the right to reside, work, and attend school in Portugal
• Visa-free travel to the 27 Schengen countries in Europe
• Government processing in 12-18 months (from date of file submission to Government)
• Minimal residency requirement (1 week per year)
• No maximum age, no minimum education requirement, no management or business experience requirement, and no medical check
• No exploratory visit or interview
• No tax on worldwide income
• Applicants may apply for citizenship after 5 years of residency
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Possess a valid passport and reside legally in a country
• Be 18 years of age or older (no maximum age)
• Have a liquid net worth of min. €500,000 (bank accounts, stocks, cashable investments, etc.), and be able to document how the funds were earned legally
• Invest in a Venture Capital fund for 10 years or until citizenship issuance
• Pass a due diligence check