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An EU residence permit with a path to citizenship
The Golden Visa, D7 and D8 visas, services after the status, banks, companies, cases, reviews and the full BRIDGES knowledge base on the country.
Golden Visa
from €200,000
The investment threshold, 7 days of presence a year, the right to citizenship after 10 years.
200k €
Golden Visa threshold
7days
of presence a year
10years
to the right to citizenship
ProgrammesPortugal
Three routes to Portugal
Residence for an investment, by income and for remote work. The terms of each route are on its programme page.
ServicesAfter the status
Services after the status
Once you have the status come renewals, family, permanent residence and documents. We handle it remotely.
Portugal01 / 06Residence permit renewalA new residence card with no break in status.Details
Portugal02 / 06Permanent residencePermanent status once the qualifying period is met.Details
Portugal03 / 06Adding family membersSpouse, children and parents under the applicant’s status.Details
Portugal04 / 06Status for a childA child born after the status was granted: registration and documents.Details
Portugal05 / 06Police certificateA certificate for a renewal, a bank or a new programme.Details
Portugal06 / 06Apostille and legalisationDocuments for authorities, banks and transactions.Details Banks and companiesAccounts and business
Banks, companies and accounts
A Portuguese status works together with an account and a company. We register companies, open accounts and prepare the source-of-funds file.
- A company in PortugalCompany registration and corporate documents.
- Personal accountsAn account for a second-passport holder at a reliable bank.
- Corporate accountsAn account for a company with a clear source of funds.
- Source of fundsA source-of-wealth file for the bank and the programme.
- Bank directoryBanks by country: terms, documents and client requirements.
- Company registrationCompanies in different jurisdictions for a passport holder.
PracticePortugal
Portugal cases
Clients’ goals, family make-up and the result of each case.
01How a Court Claim Accelerated a Portuguese Golden Visa Case Stalled for 14 Months
02How a Commercial Real Estate Fund Provided Portugal Residence Permit and Live Euro Dividends
03How Web3 Capital Was Legalized Through Blockchain Audit for Portugal Residence Permit
04How a Child Obtained Portuguese Residence Permit When the Ex-Spouse Did Not Consent
05How four generations of a family obtained Portuguese Residence Permit through a single investment
06How an Investor from Riyadh Entered European Renewable Energy and Obtained Portugal Residence Permit through a Solar Energy FundReviewsPortugal
Portugal client reviews
Reviews of Portugal from the shared BRIDGES database.
DaniilInvestorIrena suggested a regulated venture fund instead of property. I have Portuguese residence, and my capital is in a portfolio with growth potential.
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DaniilInvestorI was sold a "golden visa fund", I invested serious money - and it turned out it wasn't licensed at all and gave no right to residence permit. I was in a cold sweat: no status, and capital stuck somewhere unclear.
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IgorOwner of a development studioWe moved as a team of six - BRIDGES registered me as the founder and helped relocate the key employees. They turned a complex task into routine.
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Knowledge base on Portugal
Materials on the Golden Visa, D7 and D8 visas, citizenship, taxes and life in Portugal.
All articles 110+
- Portugal's D2 visa 2026: a residence permit for entrepreneurs, self-employed, and business investors
- Portugal's D7 visa 2026: residence by passive income for rentiers and pensioners
- Portugal's D8 digital nomad visa 2026: for remote workers and freelancers
- Portugal's golden visa for Russians in 2026: funds closed by sanctions, what remains
- Portugal's Golden Visa through investment funds 2026: how the €500,000 route works
- Portugal's golden visa 2026: which routes remain after real estate's abolition
- Portugal's golden visa 2026: a complete guide to the programme
- Portuguese for a residence permit and citizenship in 2026: A2 level, the CIPLE exam, how to learn
- Portugal's permanent residence in 2026: permanent status after 5 years
- Portugal's 2026 permanent residence conditions: requirements for permanent status after 5 years
- Portuguese tax residency 2026: the 183-day rule, how to become one, and the consequences
- Portugal's double-taxation avoidance treaties in 2026: network, rates, status with Russia
- Portugal visa types in 2026: Schengen C and national visas D
- Portugal work visa 2026 (D1, D3 Blue Card): a residence permit through employment
- Portugal's golden visa: 6,000 decisions out of 46,000 and a 50-month wait
- Portugal charges non-residents 7.5% IMT: who pays, who gets the difference back and what the 2027 budget has to do with it
- Portugal: 690,000 citizenship applications await a decision as the queue grows 38% in a year
- Portugal opens online renewal for residence permits expiring by 31 January 2027
- Portugal: 12,829 residents acquired citizenship in 2025, 38% fewer than a year earlier
- Portugal: government approves regulation of the new nationality law
- Portuguese citizenship after the 29 October regulation: who should apply now
- A Portugal mortgage for foreigners in 2026: rates, down payment, how to get approved
- A Portuguese residence permit 2026: types, how to get it, from the D visa to the AIMA resident card
- A Portugal visa for Russians in 2026: how to get Schengen and national visa D
- A Portugal visa refusal in 2026: reasons, what to do, appeal
- A Portugal visa 2026: types, how to get one, for Russians
- Life in Portugal: a analysis of the pros and cons
- Taxes in Portugal 2026: the NHR regime closed, the new IFICI, rates, and residency
- AIMA and Portugal's residence card 2026: what it is, queues, appointments, and delays
- Safety in Portugal: real crime levels 2026
- Safety in Portugal 2026: the crime rate and whether it's safe to relocate with a family
- A visa to Portugal 2026: what changed, new rules, ETIAS, and timelines
- Booking a Portugal visa appointment 2026: how to get into BLS and the consulate
- Climate in Portugal by month: a guide for those moving
- Changes to Portugal's Golden Visa 2023-2026: what was abolished and what remains
- Renewing a Portuguese residence permit in 2026: timelines, documents, AIMA, minimum residence
- Tourism in Portugal 2026: what to see - Lisbon, Sintra, Porto, the Algarve, and Madeira
- Taxes on a Portugal D7 visa: 183 days, IFICI and brokers
- Medicine in Portugal: SNS, insurance and private clinics
- Retiring to Portugal in 2026: the D7 visa, pension tax, climate, and healthcare
- Transport in Portugal: metro, trains, cars and taxis
- 6 steps to a Portugal residence permit via the D7 visa (passive income)
- Investing in Portugal 2026: funds, business, real estate, and startups
- Investing in Portuguese real estate in 2026: strategies, returns, risks
- VAT (IVA) in Portugal in 2026: rates, registration, and rules for business
- How to get a Portugal visa in 2026: a step-by-step guide (Schengen C and national D)
- Documents for Portuguese citizenship in 2026: complete list for naturalization
- Relocating to Portugal with family in 2026: visas, schools, healthcare, safety, and daily life for children
- How much does Portugal's Golden Visa cost in 2026: investment, government fees, lawyers, family expenses
- Healthcare in Portugal 2026: the SNS system, private clinics, and insurance for residents and expats
- Income tax in Portugal 2026: the IRS scale, surcharges, deductions, and the IFICI regime
- How much does Portugal's permanent residence cost in 2026: state fees, language, lawyers, for a family
- Relocating to Portugal in 2026: a step-by-step plan - visa, housing, NIF, bank, schools, taxes
- Real estate in Portugal 2026: how a foreigner buys, prices, taxes, step by step
- Real estate in Portugal for Russians in 2026: a legal purchase, payment, and compliance
- Rental yield in Portugal 2026: long-term and tourist (AL), figures by city
- 6 reasons for a Portuguese residence permit refusal: D7 and the Golden Visa
- How much does a Portugal visa cost in 2026: consular fee, BLS services, insurance, residence permit
- Documents for a Portugal visa 2026: the full list for Schengen and national visa D
- Corporate tax in Portugal in 2026: the IRC rate, surcharges, and relief for small business
- Cost of living in Portugal in 2026: real figures
- Cost of living in Portugal in 2026: rent, groceries, and a family budget by city
- 7 hidden costs of Portugal's Golden Visa: the full list
- A student visa to Portugal 2026 (D4): a residence permit for study, documents, work, the path to permanent residence
- 7 reasons to choose Portugal instead of Spain for a residence permit
- Capital gains tax in Portugal in 2026: real estate, stocks, crypto
- Real estate taxes in Portugal 2026: IMT, IMI, stamp duty, and the sale tax
- Dual citizenship with Portugal in 2026: is it allowed, how to keep your first passport
- Cryptocurrency tax in Portugal 2026: rates, short-term and long-term deals, mining
- Do you need a visa to Portugal in 2026: Schengen, the 90/180 rule, who doesn't need a visa
- Climate and weather in Portugal 2026: by season and region, where it's warmer
- Where's best to live in Portugal in 2026: an overview of cities and regions for different goals
- Family reunification in Portugal in 2026: a residence permit for spouse, children, and parents
- Time frame for obtaining Portuguese citizenship in 2026: how long to wait at each stage
- Education and schools in Portugal for foreign children
- Registering a company in Portugal in 2026: Lda step by step, cost, and taxes
- Schools and education in Portugal in 2026: public, private, international, universities
- Sao Tome and the route to Portugal through CPLP: is an EU passport real?
- Commercial real estate in Portugal 2026: offices, retail, hotels, warehouses, and yield
- The digital nomad visa in Portugal: everything about the D8 in 2026
- Real estate due diligence in Portugal 2026: documents, risks, and legal due diligence
- Residence and immigration to Portugal for Russians in 2026: legal paths, sanctions, compliance
- Best neighborhoods and cities in Portugal for foreigners to live
- Cyprus permanent residence versus Portugal Golden visa in 2026: what to choose for an investor
- Renting in Europe in autumn 2026: Portugal lifts limits on landlords, Spain freezes rents
- Tax for new residents in 2026: Italy, Greece, Portugal, Turkey and the UAE
- EU golden visas in autumn 2026: Greece gets dearer, Portugal queues, Cyprus grows
- Digital nomad visa and tax residence: the 183-day rule in Spain, Portugal, Croatia and Greece
- Portugal's D7 or Spain's Non-lucrative visa 2026: where is it easier to get a residence permit through passive income
- Portugal or Greece in 2026: residence permit, Golden Visa, taxes, citizenship - what to choose
- Portugal or Hungary in 2026: Investor residence permit, taxes, citizenship and life
- Portugal or Italy in 2026: residence permit, taxes, citizenship and life
- Portugal or Malta in 2026: Residence permit, citizenship, taxes - comparison for investors
- Portugal or Spain in 2026: where is better residence permit, taxes, citizenship and life
- Portugal or the UAE in 2026: taxes, residence permit, life - what to choose for an investor
- Portuguese Permanent Residence or Citizenship 2026: Differences, Rights, and Which Is More Beneficial
- UAE or Portugal in 2026: taxes, residence permit, EU citizenship and lifestyle
- Italy or Portugal: Investor Visa or Golden Visa through Funds in 2026
- Golden Visa Portugal or Greece in 2026: funds vs real estate
- Passport of Portugal or Spain in 2026: which is stronger, terms and dual citizenship
- Hungary vs Greece vs Portugal Golden Visa: what to choose in 2026
- Golden Visa or D7 to Portugal 2026: investments or passive income
- Malta Permanent Residency (MPRP) or Portugal Golden Visa: what to choose
- Residence permit for investment in 2026: Greece, Portugal or UAE - what to choose
MaterialsTo study
Materials to study
- Portugal Golden Visa guideInvestment, family, documents and the process.
- D7 visa guideIncome, family and renewal.
- D8 visa guideIncome, employer and renewal.
- The Portugal Golden Visa in plain wordsWhat the term means and how the status works.
- The Portuguese passport rankingVisa-free countries and its place in the index.
- Programme comparisonPortugal next to other programmes.
TimelineOfficial decisions
What has changed in the programmes
- 2023-10-07
Property was removed from the programme: buying a property no longer gives a right to a residence permit. Units in a licensed fund became the main option.
- 2026-03-01
The state fees for filing and renewing the status were revised. The budget for the composition of the application is fixed as at the date of filing.
- 2025-04-03
Spain closed its residency by investment programme to new applicants - narrowing the choice of mild European programmes.

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