Portugal
Country Profile
- Capital: Lisbon
- Population: Approximately 10.2 million (2025 estimate)
- Area: 92,345 km²
- Major Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic)
- Life Expectancy: Approximately 78 years (men), 85 years (women)
- Currency: Euro (EUR)
- Exchange Rate from USD (as of May 2025): 1 USD ≈ 0.91 EUR
Benefits of Portuguese Residency
- Schengen Area Access: Visa-free travel within the Schengen Zone.
- Path to Citizenship: Eligibility to apply for Portuguese citizenship after 5 years of residency, subject to language proficiency and integration requirements.
- Minimal Residency Requirement: Only 7 days per year of physical presence in Portugal is required to maintain residency status.
- Family Inclusion: Include spouse and dependent children under 18; unmarried dependent children aged 18–24 may also qualify.
- High Quality of Life: Enjoy a Mediterranean lifestyle with excellent healthcare, education, and infrastructure.
- Favorable Tax Regime: Benefit from the Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) tax program, offering tax advantages for new residents.
Investment Options
Investment Option
Minimum Contribution
Description
Investment Funds
€500,000
Invest in qualified Portuguese investment or venture capital funds that support sectors such as technology, industry, or other areas of economic growth.
Company Formation
€500,000
Establish a business in Portugal that creates at least 5 permanent jobs.
Scientific Research
€500,000
Capital transfer into public or private research institutions, promoting scientific and technological advancement.
Cultural Heritage Donation
€250,000
Contribution towards projects aimed at preserving Portugal’s cultural heritage, such as maintaining or restoring national heritage sites.
Job Creation
Create employment for at least 50 people
Establish a business that employs a minimum of 50 Turkish citizens.
Note: Applicants must maintain the investment for a minimum of 5 years and meet all legal requirements.
Investment Options
Investment Option
Investment Funds
Minimum Contribution
€500,000
Description
Invest in qualified Portuguese investment or venture capital funds that support sectors such as technology, industry, or other areas of economic growth.
Investment Option
Company Formation
Minimum Contribution
€500,000
Description
Establish a business in Portugal that creates at least 5 permanent jobs.
Investment Option
Scientific Research
Minimum Contribution
€500,000
Description
Capital transfer into public or private research institutions, promoting scientific and technological advancement.
Investment Option
Cultural Heritage Donation
Minimum Contribution
€250,000
Description
Contribution towards projects aimed at preserving Portugal’s cultural heritage, such as maintaining or restoring national heritage sites.
Note: Applicants must maintain the investment for a minimum of 5 years and meet all legal requirements.
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