The cost of the Portugal Golden Visa is the qualifying investment plus government processing fees and professional costs. Here is how the pieces fit together.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
Since the 2023 changes, real estate is no longer a qualifying route. A common option now is a subscription of at least 500,000 euros into a regulated investment fund that meets Portuguese allocation rules. Other routes include capital support for research, culture or job creation.
This capital is invested rather than paid as a fee, so it remains yours subject to investment risk and the rules of the chosen route.
AIMA charges processing and permit fees at each stage. Public figures for a single applicant put the analysis fee near 842.80 euros, the residence permit issuance fee near 8,418.90 euros, and each renewal near 4,210.30 euros.
These figures change, so confirm the current schedule with AIMA before you budget.
Budget for legal fees, fund subscription and ongoing management fees, due diligence and translation. Fund management fees are often quoted at 1.5 to 2 percent a year. These are not set by the government and vary by provider.
Add the qualifying investment, all AIMA fees for your family, and professional and fund fees to reach a true all in figure. The table below is indicative only.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Investment fund subscription | From 500,000 euros | Confirm the current qualifying routes and amounts |
| AIMA analysis fee, single applicant | Around 842.80 euros | Confirm the current figure with the official authority |
| Residence permit issuance | Around 8,418.90 euros | Per applicant, confirm current schedule |
| Permit renewal | Around 4,210.30 euros | Per renewal, confirm current schedule |
| Fund management fees | Often 1.5 to 2 percent a year | Varies by fund |
| Legal and professional fees | Varies by provider | Not set by the government |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
No. Real estate was removed as a qualifying route in the 2023 changes. The fund subscription and other capital routes remain. Confirm current routes with AIMA.
Fund capital is invested rather than paid as a fee, so it remains yours subject to investment risk and the fund terms. Confirm the rules with the official authority.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
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