Guides to the Portugal Golden Visa
Each guide is written by Darya Melnik, dated and checked against the AIMA rules for the residence permit for investment, the nationality law and other official Portuguese sources. New guides are added regularly.
Portugal Golden Visa in 2026: The Complete Guide
How the Portugal Golden Visa works in 2026: what was removed in 2023, the €500,000 fund route and the other options, the 7-day stay rule, family, the AIMA queue, the new 10-year path to citizenship and who the programme still suits.
Portugal Golden Visa Costs in 2026: Investment Options and the Real Budget
How much the Portugal Golden Visa costs in 2026: the €500,000 fund route and its conditions, research, culture from €250,000 and job creation, plus state fees, fund fees, documents and insurance that come on top.
Portugal Golden Visa Application in 2026: Steps, Documents and AIMA Timelines
How to apply for the Portugal Golden Visa in 2026: the NIF and bank account, the investment, pre-registration on the ARI portal, the AIMA document list, biometrics, the first card and what the queue means for your plans.
Portugal Golden Visa for Families: Spouse, Children and Parents in 2026
Who can join a Portugal Golden Visa application in 2026: spouse or partner, children under 18, dependent students up to 25, dependent parents of both spouses, how family reunification works with AIMA and which documents each person needs.
Portugal or Greece Golden Visa in 2026: Funds or Property?
Portugal or Greece Golden Visa in 2026: €500,000 in a fund against €250,000 to €800,000 in property, the stay rules, how long each takes, the path to citizenship and which programme suits which family.
Keeping the Portugal Golden Visa: Renewals, Taxes and the Road to Citizenship
How to keep the Portugal Golden Visa in 2026: renewals, the 7 and 14 day rule, holding the investment, permanent residence after 5 years, tax residency and the end of NHR, and Portuguese citizenship after 10 years under Organic Law 1/2026.