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Portugal · Investment route
Invest in a Portuguese business, create jobs, or capitalise a company to qualify for Portuguese residency.
Last updated: 2025-09-26
Programme overviewنظرة عامة
The Business Investment route enables non-EU nationals to obtain Portuguese residency by investing in a Portuguese company or creating at least 10 full-time jobs. Family members, including spouse, dependent children (≤26), and dependent parents, can be included. Minimal physical presence is required (7 days/year). This route supports active entrepreneurs and investors looking to contribute to Portugal’s economy.
What you getالمزايا
Pathway to Portuguese residency and citizenship after 5 years.
Flexible investment in business or job creation.
Family inclusion: spouse, dependent children (≤26), dependent parents.
Access to Schengen travel and Portuguese public services.
Supports entrepreneurship and active investment in Portugal.
Investment & costsالتكاليف
Qualifying investment
Business Capital / Job Creation Investment
Before application submission · Invest in a qualifying Portuguese company or create 10 full-time jobs; must meet regulatory approval.
Application Analysis Fee
At submission · Government processing fee.
Residence Permit Issuance Fee
At issuance · Covers main applicant and dependents.
Figures are indicative and exclusive of professional fees. Your advisor confirms an exact, written cost breakdown for your family size.
Eligibilityالأهلية
Requirements
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals as main applicant.
Valid passport and clean criminal record.
Evidence of legitimate source of funds and AML compliance.
Creation of at least 10 full-time jobs or capital injection into a qualifying company.
Attendance at biometric appointment and minimal physical presence.
Proof of funds
Who cannot apply
Serious criminal convictions or ongoing criminal proceedings.
Listed under international sanctions.
Failure to demonstrate legitimate source of funds or AML compliance.
The processكيف نعمل
Select qualifying business route
Choose between job creation or company capitalisation and confirm eligibility.
Obtain NIF & open bank account
Obtain Portuguese tax number and bank account if required.
Execute investment
Complete capital transfer or company investment.
File ARI application
Upload documents and pay government fees.
Authority review
Respond to requests for additional information.
Biometrics & issuance
Attend biometric appointment; pay issuance fees and receive residence card.
Maintain investment & renew
Keep investment for minimum 5 years; comply with presence requirements.
Document checklistالوثائق
Identity
Translated and apostilled/notarised if required.
- ✦Valid passport (certified copy)
- ✦Passport-sized photos
- ✦Civil status proof (birth/marriage certificates)
Financial
Amounts must be traceable and AML compliant.
- ✦Bank statements (last 6–12 months)
- ✦Proof of investment / capital transfer
- ✦Source of funds documentation
Compliance
Additional documents may be requested by authorities.
- ✦Criminal record certificate(s)
- ✦CV / professional background (if requested)
Your XIPHIAS advisor prepares a personalised document list at onboarding. The checklist above is indicative and may vary by family size.
Family scopeالأسرة
All eligible dependants can be included in one application or added after approval.
Age limits, dependency definitions, and addition fees vary by jurisdiction. Your advisor confirms exact rules at onboarding.
Approved projectsالمشاريع
Job Creation Enterprise
Investment in a company creating at least 10 jobs; business plan approval required.
Company Capitalisation
Passive capital into an existing Portuguese company; must maintain operations and jobs.
Project availability and inventory change. Your advisor confirms current options and any exclusive allocations at onboarding.
Risk notes
Business investments carry financial and operational risks. Job creation must be maintained, and returns are not guaranteed. Seek independent advice.
Questionsأسئلة شائعة
This route, answered.
€500,000 for company capitalisation or creation of 10 full-time jobs.
Start the Portugal route.
A senior advisor will confirm the exact costs, timeline and documents for your case — privately, and entirely off the record.