Minimum investment and requirements
Requires you to start a new business, with an minimum investment of around €5K
- Spouse or partner that can legally live in Portugal
- Children under 18 or who is legally under your supervision.
- Dependents over the age of 18, only if they are single and studying in Portugal
- Parents if they're over the age of 65, or dependent on you in a provable way
Criteria to be eligible
to apply
- Have a
NIF number- Be a non-EU national.
- Have a startup or are looking to begin one
- Have a clean criminal record
- Have a
NIF number- Be a non-EU national
- Be a spouse, partner, child or parent of someone that is a Portuguese resident
- Have a clean criminal record
Where to apply
Portuguese consulate in country of residency
Portuguese consulate in country of residency or in Portugal (It's a longer process)
Visa cost
Turn around
Stage 1: One month
Stage 2: Interview in 90 days
2-4 weeks after your appointment with SEF
Issued for
Permanent residency
After 5 years of uninterrupted living
After 5 years of uninterrupted living
Additional benefits
- Eligibility for
NHR status- Up to five entrepreneurs can apply per project
Rights
Live, work, study, healthcare
Live, work, study, healthcare
Citizenship
After 5 years of uninterrupted living
After 5-6 years of uninterrupted living
Family members
Resident permit
A Residence Permit will be issued. Permanent Residence Permit after 5 years
A Residence Card will be issued. Permanent Residence Permit after 5 years.
Health insurance
Accommodation requirements
Secure long-term residential accommodation in Portugal either through a purchase or rental.
Visa free movement
Schengen and certain EU countries
Schengen and certain EU countries
Residency conditions
Requires you to live in Portugal for the majority of the year (unless your business requires you to travel).
Requires you to live in Portugal for the majority of the year
