Residency By Investment

Residency by Investment in Portugal

Secure Long-Term European Residency Through Lawful Investment Routes

Investment Options in Portugal

Portugal’s Golden Visa offers a legal pathway to live in Europe and apply for citizenship without full relocation. Investors choose from authorized investment classes.

  • Investment Funds: Minimum €500,000 in approved Portuguese venture or private equity funds
  • Cultural Contribution: €250,000 to national heritage, culture, or arts
  • Research Contribution: €500,000 to Portuguese scientific or technological research
  • Business Formation: Creation of 10 jobs in Portugal through an incorporated company

Note: (Real estate is now excluded under the current regime for major cities and coastal areas).

Residency Benefits

  • Full Schengen access
  • Residency for investor, spouse, dependents
  • Path to permanent residency or citizenship after 5 years
  • EU-compliant tax planning options
  • Global mobility with Portugal’s passport ranking in the top 5
  • Dual citizenship allowed

Minimum Investment

Cultural Contribution Route

Starting from €250,000

Private Equity or Venture Capital Funds

Minimum €500,000

Research Support or Arts Projects

€250,000 and above

Case Timeline

Timelines may vary slightly based on SEF response times and your document readiness. But it’s generally 6 – 9 months.

The Process:

Breakdown of the Process

1. Initial Consultation & Strategy Selection

We assess your profile and risk appetite, then match you with an eligible investment from cultural, fund-based, to scientific. Every choice serves your goals.

2. Fund Subscription or Cultural Transfer Execution

We oversee the transaction from source verification to final transfer. Magyar liaises directly with licensed fund managers or cultural entities to guarantee clean compliance.

3. NIF + Bank Account Setup

We secure your Portuguese tax number (NIF) and open your local bank account. Our local partners handle it without your physical presence, if eligible.

4. Document Collection & Legalization

Magyar prepares your file with legalized, notarized, and translated documents, including police records, ID copies, birth/marriage certificates, and investment proof.

5. Application Submission to SEF

Once the file is ready, we submit directly to SEF. Every form, attachment, and declaration is vetted beforehand. There is no room for rejection.

6. Biometric Appointment in Portugal

We coordinate your travel and schedule. Our Portugal-based staff welcomes you, accompanies you to SEF, and handles the interface.

7. Golden Visa Card Issued

Once approved, you receive your residence card valid for two years. Magyar monitors your status and alerts you when it’s time for renewals or family reunification steps.

How We Helped a Lagos Investor Secure EU Residency

Lagos-based investor worked with Magyar to get his Portugal Golden Visa. He invested €500,000 in a tech fund under CMVM rules. We handled everything from company setup, documents, biometrics, and SEF filing. He visited Lisbon once. His visa was approved for him, his wife, and kid.

Five years later, we filed his citizenship under Article 6. There were no third parties. It was just a clean file from Lisbon to Lagos. Now, it’s a success story. What about yours?

Why Investors Choose Magyar for Portugal Residency

End-to-End Legal Structuring

We’re not just visa handlers. We structure investment files from compliance, tax exposure, legal traceability, and immigration thresholds all under one roof.

Registered Law Firms Across Portugal

We partner only with regulated lawyers and fund advisors authorized under Portugal’s Bar Association and CMVM. That means direct application handling and legal cover.

No Risky Applications Allowed

Every file passes through our internal pre-screen system. If it fails, it stops. This protects our clients from rejections, wasted fund commitments, or blacklist risks.

Embassy-Handled From Your Country of Residence

No matter where you live, our teams in UAE, Qatar, Nigeria, and Portugal coordinate directly with Portuguese embassies and consulates to manage application and biometric scheduling.

Global Track Record. Zero File Lost

We don’t build portfolios. We build paper trails. Every successful case is backed by clean documentation, official investment records, and in-hand permits not just promises.

Tax and Fund Analysis Built Into Consultation

We advise clients on fund origin, reporting risks, tax residency triggers, and Portugal’s non-habitual resident (NHR) regime, where applicable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. You’re not required to relocate. The Golden Visa allows you to maintain residency with only 14 days of stay every 2 years.

No. The fund investment must be made in your personal name, using legally-sourced capital. All transfers must originate from a verified bank account.

You may apply for permanent residency or citizenship under Portuguese law, if you pass language and integration requirements.

No. Residential real estate in high-density or coastal zones is no longer eligible under the Golden Visa. Only funds, cultural contributions, or job creation apply.

Yes. Portugal recognizes dual nationality without requiring renunciation of your current passport.

Ready for a Portuguese Residency File that Holds in Court?

Start with a private file review and investment mapping session. We handle compliance, submissions, and government interface until card delivery.

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Doha, Qatar

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