Golden Visa Alternatives

Explore Alternatives to the Golden Visa Programme

With the imminent closure of some of the most popular strands of the Golden Visa Program, namely those related to real estate investments, the search for alternatives to this program is becoming increasingly urgent.

One of the main advantages and one of the main reasons for the success of the Portugal Golden Visa Programme is the relatively pleasant requirement in terms of length of stay in Portugal. For every two years of residence, you only need to stay 14 consecutive or non-consecutive days in Portuguese territory.

In addition, compared to other countries, the route from resident to citizen is also very competitive. You only need to hold a residence card for 5 years to apply for citizenship.

The alternative visas, namely the D2 (for entrepreneurs), D7 (for passive income) and D8 (for digital nomads), also only require five years' residence to apply for Portuguese citizenship, and the deadline for obtaining a resident's card will probably be shorter than with the Golden Visa.