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Portugal Golden Visa (residence by investment) for Brazilian citizens

Residence-by-investment route; real-estate and capital-transfer pathways were closed in October 2023, but fund-investment and other options remain.

No sponsorship requiredLeads to permanent residencyInitial 2-year residence renewable; very low physical-presence requirement (7 days in year 1, 14 in years 2 and 3).In flux

This page covers the Portugal Golden Visa (residence by investment) specifically for Brazilian applicants — including document requirements, consular procedures, and common issues specific to Brazil. The general eligibility criteria apply to everyone.

Processing time: 6 months – 18 months
Government fees: Investment plus government fees typically €5,000+ on issuance, additional for family.
Typical duration: Initial 2-year residence renewable; very low physical-presence requirement (7 days in year 1, 14 in years 2 and 3).
Sponsorship required: No
Leads to permanent residency: Yes

Reviewed 1 June 2026AIMA ↗

Bilateral context

Schengen Area
Portuguese ancestry eligibility

Consular processing: São Paulo / Rio de Janeiro / Brasília

Tourist entry vs. this route

Yes — Brazilian nationals can enter Portuguese Republic without a visa for short tourism (typically up to 90 days), but tourist entry does not authorise the activity covered by the Portugal Golden Visa (residence by investment).

Key figures for Brazilian applicants

Computed from our continuously re-verified, primary-sourced data. Indicative, not legal advice.

How long it takes

6 months – 18 months

Post-2023 reform: fund/investment subscription + AIMA review typically runs 6–18 months. Real-estate routes were removed.

Verified 1 June 2026 · AIMA — Residence for investment activity →

Time to permanent residence

Arrival → permanent residence (5 years) → citizenship eligibility (10 years of residence, or 7 for EU/CPLP nationals).

Leads to Autorização de Residência Permanente, then Portuguese citizenship.

IRN — Portuguese nationality →

Visa overview

Portugal's Golden Visa programme underwent significant reform in October 2023. Direct property purchases and pure capital-transfer routes were removed. The remaining qualifying investments include subscription to qualifying investment funds, job-creation, scientific or cultural investment, and specific property investment in lower-density interior regions via fund structures.

Eligibility

Typical criteria

✓One of the remaining qualifying investments: fund subscription (typically €500,000+), job creation, scientific or cultural investment.
✓Clean criminal record.
✓Minimum physical presence: 7 days in year 1, 14 days per subsequent 2-year period.

Common blockers

!Pure property purchase and capital-transfer routes are closed.
!Fund must be specifically authorised for Golden Visa purposes by the Portuguese regulator.

Typical evidence

·Investment evidence (fund subscription, employment contracts created, etc.).
·Criminal record.
·NIF and bank account.

Application pathway

Choose a qualifying investment
Post-2023 reform, fund subscription is the most common route. Confirm fund is Golden Visa–authorised.
Complete investment and gather evidence
Make the investment through the approved vehicle.
Apply via AIMA
Submit application; biometric appointment.
Maintain minimum presence
Spend the required 7/14 days to keep the permit valid.
Apply for citizenship after 5 years
Golden Visa time counts toward the 5-year residence requirement for Portuguese citizenship.

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Frequently asked questions

Are Brazilian citizens eligible for the Portugal Golden Visa (residence by investment)?+

Eligibility for the Portugal Golden Visa (residence by investment) is set by AIMA and is not nationality-restricted beyond the general criteria, though Brazilian applicants may also have access to the following bilateral or treaty frameworks: Schengen Area, Portuguese ancestry eligibility. See the criteria below for the published requirements.

Where do Brazilian applicants typically file the Portugal Golden Visa (residence by investment)?+

São Paulo / Rio de Janeiro / Brasília. Specific intake (online portal, biometrics centre, or in-country lodgement) is determined by AIMA — confirm the current intake channel on the primary source linked above before filing.

Do Brazilian applicants need a tourist visa for Portuguese Republic as well?+

How long does the Portugal Golden Visa (residence by investment) take to process from Brazil?+

The typical published decision window is 6 months – 18 months. Brazilian applicants usually file via São Paulo / Rio de Janeiro / Brasília, and consular-post backlogs can add to the wait. Source: AIMA — Residence for investment activity, verified 1 June 2026.

How long until permanent residence in Portuguese Republic?+

Arrival → permanent residence (5 years) → citizenship eligibility (10 years of residence, or 7 for EU/CPLP nationals). The route leads to Autorização de Residência Permanente, then Portuguese citizenship. See IRN — Portuguese nationality for the qualifying-residence rules.

Is the Portugal Golden Visa still available?+

Yes, but narrower than before. Real-estate and pure capital-transfer routes closed in October 2023. Fund-subscription, job-creation, and scientific/cultural investment routes remain.

Does the Golden Visa require me to live in Portugal?+

No — one of the headline features is the very low physical-presence requirement: 7 days in year 1 and 14 days in each subsequent 2-year period. This makes it popular with applicants retaining their primary residence elsewhere.