Golden Visa - What is it?
The Residence Permit for Investment Activity Scheme (ARI) allows you to obtain a permanent residence permit in Portugal and to travel freely in most European Countries.
What are the benefits of obtaining a Golden Visa?
Enter Portugal exempt from the residence visa requirement;
Reside and work in Portugal, having to stay in Portugal for at least 7 days in the first year and at least 14 days in subsequent years;
Travel in the Schengen area without a visa;
Benefit from family reunification;
Apply for a Permanent Residence Permit according to the Foreigners’ Act;
Apply for the acquisition of Portuguese nationality, by naturalization, fulfilling the other requirements required by the Nationality Law.
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Immigration
Golden Visa - What is it?
The Residence Permit for Investment Activity Scheme (ARI) allows you to obtain a permanent residence permit in Portugal and to travel freely in most European Countries.
What are the benefits of obtaining a Golden Visa?
Enter Portugal exempt from the residence visa requirement;
Reside and work in Portugal, having to stay in Portugal for at least 7 days in the first year and at least 14 days in subsequent years;
Travel in the Schengen area without a visa;
Benefit from family reunification;
Apply for a Permanent Residence Permit according to the Foreigners’ Act;
Apply for the acquisition of Portuguese nationality, by naturalization, fulfilling the other requirements required by the Nationality Law.