Portugal · Investor / Golden Visa

Autorização de Residência para Investimento

Official name Autorização de Residência para Investimento (ARI / Golden Visa, Art. 90.º-A)

By António Mira, Founder · Member, Arab-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCIAP) & Portuguese-Saudi Business Council (PSBC)

✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-07-07 · Our methodology

6.8/10 diff

Challenging

Cinco vias de investimento (Art. 90.º-A e Art. 122.º-1-r): (1) criação de pelo menos 10 postos de trabalho; (2) €500K em…

Min income

—

Processing

90+ days

Path to PR

Yes

Job offer

Not required

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Direct answer

Cinco vias de investimento (Art. 90.º-A e Art. 122.º-1-r): (1) criação de pelo menos 10 postos de trabalho; (2) €500K em investigação científica; (3) €250K em património/cultura; (4) €500K em fundos não-imobiliários portugueses (maturidade ≥5 anos, ≥60% PT); (5) €500K em sociedade comercial PT + 5 postos permanentes. Estadia mínima: 7 dias no 1.º ano, 14 dias anos seguintes.

At a Glance

Visa Duration

24 months

Processing Time

90+ days

Min Income

—

Path to PR

Yes

Difficulty

6/10 — Challenging

Eligibility Requirements

Requirement	Details
Job Offer Required	No
Sponsorship Required	No
Health Insurance Required	Yes

Family & Rights

Right	Details
Path to Permanent Residency	Yes
Time to Citizenship	10 years

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

Lisbon

Single (monthly)€1,578

Family (monthly)€3,523

Rent 1BR (center)€1,408

Groceries€69

Transport pass€16

Porto

Single (monthly)€1,176

Family (monthly)€2,635

Rent 1BR (center)€1,016

Groceries€64

Transport pass€15

Braga

Single (monthly)€934

Family (monthly)€2,099

Rent 1BR (center)€788

Groceries€56

Transport pass€15

Faro

Single (monthly)€838

Family (monthly)€1,890

Rent 1BR (center)€683

Groceries€61

Transport pass€15

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Autorização de Residência para Investimento (ARI / Golden Visa, Art. 90.º-A)?

Can the Autorização de Residência para Investimento (ARI / Golden Visa, Art. 90.º-A) lead to permanent residency or citizenship?

Yes. Holders of this visa can work toward citizenship in approximately 10 years, subject to meeting residence and other conditions.

Are there alternative pathways to Portugal?

Yes. Portugal offers 17 other immigration pathways. Compare all options on our Portugal country page.

What is the cost of living in Portugal?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: Lisbon: €1,578/mo; Porto: €1,176/mo; Braga: €934/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Official source

Requirements on this page are based on this official/primary source:

aima.gov.pt

Data last verified: 2026-07-07 · See our methodology

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