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 (Nhà đầu tư / 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.

Planning reference · Data snapshot 2026-10

Figures and requirements are indicative database snapshots, not newly verified eligibility decisions or personalised tax calculations. A residence permit does not automatically determine tax residence. Confirm conditions, deadlines and amounts in their original currency with the relevant authorities.

Tax residence in Portugal

Home in Portugal held with intent to keep as habitual residence (any day), or 183 days in 12 months

Resident from first day of presence; IFICI (20% on PT income, most foreign income exempt) for qualifying activities; NHR closed

Residence certificate: AT certificado de residência fiscal

Your previous country applies its own residence tests separately. If both countries treat you as resident, the applicable tax treaty may resolve treaty residence.

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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.

Loại	Nhà đầu tư / golden visa
Đầu tư	CHF 188'000
Phí (gia đình)	CHF 19'000
Thu nhập / năm	—
Tài sản	—
Lưu trú tối thiểu	7
Thường trú	5
Quốc tịch	10
Làm việc	yes
Đối tượng	non-EU/EEA nationals (incl. Swiss)
Thuế	Non-resident unless >183 days; residents: worldwide 13–48%, dividends 28%
Tính đến	2026-10

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