Advisors Portugal is an Independent Golden Visa advisory firm based in Lisbon, Portugal.
“Residency-by-investment program (ARI) launched Oct 2012. Non-EU citizens invest €250K–€500K for 5-year residence permit with path to citizenship. 12k+ permits issued, €7B+ raised since inception. Officially called Residence Permit for Investment Activity.”
“No. Program restructured Oct 2023 via Mais Habitação Law removing real estate routes. Fund, cultural, research, job creation routes remain active. Government committed to enhancing program. Record applications in 2025.”
“RBI (Residency by Investment): Temporary residence leading to citizenship over time. CBI (Citizenship by Investment): Direct citizenship purchase. Portugal is RBI only – no direct citizenship purchase available. Must complete residence path.”
“Lowest minimum stay (7 days/year), citizenship path possible, no relocation required, Schengen access, 180+ countries visa-free passport, stable democracy, high quality of life, English widely spoken, only EU program allowing citizenship without relocating.”
“Portugal: €500K funds, 7 days/year, citizenship 10 years without relocation. Greece: €250K-€800K real estate, 0 days required, 7-year citizenship with relocation. Portugal offers citizenship without relocation, but Greece still allows real estate investment.”
“Complex regulations, 20-24 month processing, document authentication (apostille), fund due diligence, citizenship language requirements.”
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