Portugal's Golden Visa no longer accepts property purchases

Buying property has not qualified as an investment route for Portugal's Golden Visa since 2023. An August 2026 explainer described qualifying options that include at least €500,000 in an eligible regulated fund or business investment, or a donation from €250,000 to qualifying cultural, artistic or heritage projects. Eligibility and thresholds should be checked against current rules before committing funds.

The programme grants residence rights to eligible applicants; it does not issue a Portuguese passport automatically. Qualifying family members may be included after individual assessment. Holders generally have a minimum physical-presence requirement averaging about seven days a year and may travel in the Schengen Area for short stays under applicable rules. Residence, tax status and citizenship are separate matters.