Since Brexit, British citizens are third country nationals for Portuguese immigration, which means the Golden Visa is open to them. This page explains the current routes, the authority and what to confirm before acting.
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.
British citizens qualify as third country nationals after Brexit, which is the category the Golden Visa serves. There is no nationality bar for British applicants. You will need a clean record and evidence of the lawful source of your funds. Confirm the current conditions with the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum.
The residential real estate route was removed. The most commonly cited remaining route is a subscription of at least EUR 500,000 into a qualifying regulated investment fund, with a minimum maturity of five years and a defined share invested in Portuguese companies. Other routes that are commonly described include job creation and certain cultural or research contributions.
Treat these as indicative. Confirm the current routes, thresholds and approved fund conditions with the official authority before you commit.
Processing has faced significant backlogs and timelines have varied widely. Time spent waiting is commonly reported to count toward the residence period for later citizenship eligibility. Confirm the current processing position and stay requirements with the authority.
Beyond the qualifying investment, expect government application and renewal fees per person, plus your own professional and translation costs. We do not publish a fee schedule here because these figures change. Confirm the current charges with the official authority.
The Golden Visa grants residence with a low physical presence requirement. After a qualifying period, residents may become eligible to apply for Portuguese citizenship, subject to separate conditions including a language test. Do not assume an automatic passport. Confirm the naturalisation rules separately.
| Route | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying investment fund | From EUR 500,000 reported | Minimum maturity five years, regulated fund |
| Residential real estate | Removed | No longer a qualifying route |
| Government and processing fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Charged per applicant |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (Agencia para a Integracao, Migracoes e Asilo, AIMA) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
No. The residential real estate route was removed in the revision. Confirm the current routes with AIMA.
The Golden Visa is known for a low average stay requirement, often cited as around seven days a year. Confirm the current rule with the authority.
It grants residence. Citizenship is a separate application after a qualifying period, with its own conditions including a language test.
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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