Golden Visa (Residence Permit for Investment Activity, ARI) (Autorização de Residência para Atividade de Investimento (ARI))
Golden Visa (Residence Permit for Investment Activity, ARI) is a residence route in Portugal (Investor / Golden Visa). €500k in CMVM-regulated fund (≥60% in PT companies), €500k research, €250k culture (€200k low-density), company €500k + 5 jobs, or 10 jobs. Stay 7 days yr 1, 14 days per later 2 yrs. Permit 2+3 yrs. AIMA fees ~€6k+ per person.
Residence by investment: compare routes and obligations →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 188'000. You must spend about 7 days a year in the country to keep it. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 10 years.
How holders are taxed
Non-resident unless >183 days; residents: worldwide 13–48%, dividends 28%
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Kategorie | Investor / Golden Visa |
|---|---|
| Investition | CHF 188'000 |
| Gebühren (Familie) | CHF 19'000 |
| Einkommen / Jahr | — |
| Vermögen | — |
| Mindestaufenthalt | 7 |
| Niederlassung | 5 |
| Einbürgerung | 10 |
| Arbeit | yes |
| Berechtigt | non-EU/EEA nationals (incl. Swiss) |
| Steuern | Non-resident unless >183 days; residents: worldwide 13–48%, dividends 28% |
| Stand | 2026-10 |
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