The Portugal Golden Visa grants residence to investors who qualify under the current routes, and it is open to non European applicants including Brazilian nationals. This page sets out the routes and the official source.
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.
The Portugal Golden Visa is open to applicants from outside the European Union, and Brazilian nationals can apply. As citizens of a Portuguese speaking country, Brazilians often find the cultural and language ties useful, and Portugal is a common destination for Brazilian families.
Eligibility rests on a qualifying investment held for the required period and on meeting the minimum stay, which is low. Confirm the current conditions with the official authority before you act.
The direct purchase of real estate no longer qualifies. The main remaining route is an investment of at least EUR 500,000 in a qualifying fund whose units are held for the required period, and funds that invest in real estate are excluded. Other routes include a cultural contribution from EUR 250,000 and options tied to research or job creation.
Confirm the current list of routes and the exact thresholds with the official authority, since the programme has changed several times.
Applications are filed with AIMA, and processing times have been affected by a large backlog that the agency has been working through. A renewals portal was introduced for digital submission. Confirm the current timeline with the official authority.
Plan for the qualifying investment, government application and renewal fees, legal and tax help and any fund subscription costs. The Golden Visa can lead to permanent residence and citizenship after the required period of residence, and Brazilians may benefit from rules that apply to nationals of Portuguese speaking countries. Confirm the current naturalisation rules with the official authority.
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| Route | Indicative minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying investment fund | From EUR 500,000 | Funds that invest in real estate are excluded |
| Cultural contribution | From EUR 250,000 | Supports cultural or heritage work |
| Direct real estate purchase | No longer qualifies | Ended in October 2023 |
| Government and professional fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Application, renewal and legal costs |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. The programme is open to applicants from outside the European Union, including Brazil. Confirm the current rules with the official authority.
No. The direct purchase of real estate stopped qualifying in October 2023, and funds that invest in real estate are also excluded. Confirm the current routes with the official authority.
It can lead to permanent residence and citizenship after the required period of residence. Confirm the current naturalisation 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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