GOLDEN VISA
The safe, streamlined path to european residency
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Portuguese Golden Visa Overview
The Portuguese Golden Visa (officially known as the Residence Permit for Investment Activity – ARI) is a residency-by-investment program launched by Portugal to attract foreign capital and boost the economy.
A minimum of 500k€ investment in a Private Equity Fund, such as IR Capital’s Funds, is one of the most straightforward way to start the process of obtaining the visa.
One of the most popular programs in Europe due to its relatively low stay requirements and pathway to permanent residency and citizenship.
Steps to get a Golden Visa in Portugal (1)
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Fund Subscription
Fund manager issues declaration for GV application
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Fund Subscription
Fund manager issues declaration for GV application
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Fund Subscription
Fund manager issues declaration for GV application
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Golden Visa Application
Typically, through a lawyer
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Golden Visa Application
Typically, through a lawyer
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Golden Visa Application
Typically, through a lawyer
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Golden Visa Pre-Approval
Portuguese Immigration Authorities (SEF)
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Golden Visa Pre-Approval
Portuguese Immigration Authorities (SEF)
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Golden Visa Pre-Approval
Portuguese Immigration Authorities (SEF)
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Book An Appointment
Portuguese Immigration Authorities (SEF)
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Book An Appointment
Portuguese Immigration Authorities (SEF)
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Book An Appointment
Portuguese Immigration Authorities (SEF)
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Attend To Interview And Collect Biometrics
Portuguese Immigration Authorities (SEF)
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Attend To Interview And Collect Biometrics
Portuguese Immigration Authorities (SEF)
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Attend To Interview And Collect Biometrics
Portuguese Immigration Authorities (SEF)
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Y1 – Golden Visa
Residence card(1)
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Y1 – Golden Visa
Residence card(1)
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Y1 – Golden Visa
Residence card(1)
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Y2-3 – 1st GV Renewal
Valid for 2 years(2)
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Y2-3 – 1st GV Renewal
Valid for 2 years(2)
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Y2-3 – 1st GV Renewal
Valid for 2 years(2)
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Y4-5 – 2nd GV Renewal
Valid for 2 years(3)
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Y4-5 – 2nd GV Renewal
Valid for 2 years(3)
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Y4-5 – 2nd GV Renewal
Valid for 2 years(3)
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Y6 – Permanent Residency
Followed by citizenship
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Y6 – Permanent Residency
Followed by citizenship
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Y6 – Permanent Residency
Followed by citizenship
Residence card will allow you to travel freely within the Schengen countries without applying for any visas
In this first year, you must spend at least seven days in Portugal.
After second year, you need to be in Portugal for 14 days, consecutive or non-consecutive.
Key Benefits of obtaining the Portuguese Golden Visa
Residence in Portugal and access to the European Union
Freedom of movement within the Schengen Area
Few Stay Requirements (7 days/per year)
Access to Portugal’s Health and Education systems
Possibility of obtaining Portuguese citizenship after five years
Bring your family: your spouse, children and dependent parents can be included in the visa
Invest in a safe country
Golden Visa Portugal and IR Capital
Going forward, subscribing to the Fund IR Capital represents the most straightforward way to start the process of obtaining the visa.
Obtaining the Golden Visa requires a lawyer to start and handle the process, and IR Capital will help you and your family throughout the entire process.
Golden Visa Portugal
Step 1
Get a Portuguese NIF and open a Portuguese bank account
Step 2
Transfer Capital to your Portuguese bank account
Step 3
Approve KYC and AML Process
Step 4
Fill and Sign The Fund subscription form and legal documentation
Step 5
Transfer the required investment amount to The Fund bank account
Step 6
Fund manager issues declaration for Golden Visa appliance
Marina de Cascais
Avenida Rei Humberto II de Itália
Loja 65 2750-800 Cascais Portugal
Rua de Guerra Junqueiro, nº 505, 1º andar, Sala D, 4150-389 Porto
ir-capital@ir-capital.pt
Marina de Cascais
Avenida Rei Humberto II de Itália
Loja 65 2750-800 Cascais Portugal
Rua de Guerra Junqueiro, nº 505, 1º andar, Sala D, 4150-389 Porto
ir-capital@ir-capital.pt
Marina de Cascais
Avenida Rei Humberto II de Itália
Loja 65 2750-800 Cascais Portugal
Rua de Guerra Junqueiro, nº 505, 1º andar, Sala D, 4150-389 Porto
ir-capital@ir-capital.pt