Portugal, located on the western edge of the Iberian Peninsula, is one of the oldest nations in Europe. It has recently experienced significant political and demographic changes in 2024 and 2025
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Timeline for Citizenship
Visa Free Access
Dual Citizenship
Live, work, and study in Portugal with full resident status
Visa free travel within Schengen countries
residents are only required to spend 14 days every two years in Portugal.
Applicants and their families can apply for citizenship after 5 years of holding the residency.
Access to high-quality education and healthcare in Portugal.
Applicants can include their spouse, children and parents in one application.
An investment in a CMVM qualified fund
A contribution to an approved national heritage preservation project in Portugal.
Capital investment in a Portuguese company to create jobs.
Meetings with 360 Horizon advisors to assess eligibility, review investment options, costs, and outline the full Golden Visa process.
Our team prepares and reviews all required documents to ensure full compliance and a smooth submission.
The selected investment is completed, and the application is submitted to the relevant authorities (AIMA).
Authorities review the application and issue pre-approval, after which applicants and dependents attend biometrics in Portugal.
Upon successful completion of biometrics and final checks, the residence permit cards are issued.
The residence permit is renewed periodically, subject to maintaining the investment and meeting stay requirements.
Discuss goals and eligibility
with a 360 Horizon advisor.
Gather and prepare legal, financial, and identification documents
File the complete application through an authorized agent
Government conducts background checks and validation.
Receive approval, pay investment, and associated fees
Citizenship and passports are issued to approved applicants.
We follow a clear, structured, and transparent process
designed to guide investors and families smoothly through every stage of their citizenship or residency journey.
We begin with a personalized consultation to understand your goals, review your circumstances, and identify the programs that best match your family’s needs.
Applicants must maintain the qualifying investment, meet minimum stay requirements of 5 years living in Portugal, have a clean criminal record, and for citizenship, pass a basic Portuguese language test (A2 level).
The process typically takes 6–12 months, depending on government processing times.
Applicants must pass an A2-level Portuguese language exam, which is a basic test covering simple speaking, reading, and writing skills.
No. Real estate investments no longer qualify for the Golden Visa in Portugal under current regulations.
As a Portuguese resident, you can travel to any of the 29 countries in the Schengen region, which include, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
