The Portugal Golden Visa, launched in 2012, was heavily promoted by the Portuguese government and in return has attracted a high number of qualified foreign investors due to the program’s flexibility and attractive benefits such as the low stay requirements, and the possibility of acquiring citizenship by naturalization.
To qualify for the Portuguese investor visa program, the applicant must make a qualifying investment starting at EUR 280,000 in real estate. The residence by investment program is a five-year program in which the holder must stay for a minimum of seven days per year in Portugal for the first five years.