Golden Visa: €500,000 investment fund or €500,000 in research/culture. Real estate option ended in 2023. D7 Passive Income Visa for remote workers/retirees. Tech Visa for startups. Naturalization after 5 years. Portuguese A2 required. NHR tax regime (modified). Very popular with Indian investors.
Standard path to citizenship through extended residency in Portugal.
Obtain Residency
Secure initial residency permit through work, family, or other qualifying category
~3 monthsMaintain Continuous Residency
Live in Portugal for the required 5 years
~60 monthsApply for Citizenship
Submit naturalization application with supporting documents
~6 monthsInterview and Tests
Complete citizenship interview and any required language/civics tests
~3 monthsReceive Citizenship
Take oath and receive citizenship certificate
~2 monthsLisbon, Porto, Braga
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