Portugal Golden Visa (residence by investment) consultancy: qualifying investment routes after the 2023 changes, eligibility, family inclusion, documents and application preparation.
The Portugal Golden Visa, formally the Residence Permit for Investment Activity (ARI), gives non-EU investors and their families a Portuguese residence permit in return for a qualifying investment. It requires only short periods of stay in Portugal and allows travel within the Schengen Area under the Schengen rules.
The programme changed significantly in 2023: buying residential property and capital transfer no longer qualify. Today the main routes are investment in qualifying funds and contributions to research or cultural heritage. ZANS Consultants helps you understand the current routes, compare them with alternatives and prepare a complete application.
Subscription to qualifying Portuguese investment funds
Contributions to scientific research or to artistic production and cultural heritage
Creation of a company with a set number of jobs in Portugal
The minimum amounts and conditions are set by Portuguese law and change from time to time. We confirm the current figures and the regulated providers you must use.
Residence permit for the investor, spouse, dependent children and in some cases parents
Short minimum stay requirements compared with other residence routes
Travel within the Schengen Area under the Schengen rules
A possible route to permanent residence and, separately, Portuguese nationality, under rules that were amended in 2025
Comparison of the Golden Visa with the D7, D8 and other European routes
Eligibility and source-of-funds planning
Personalised document checklist for the investor and family
Coordination with Portuguese lawyers and regulated investment providers
Guidance on the AIMA biometrics appointment and renewals
Speak to ZANS Consultants in Karachi, Dubai or London, or by WhatsApp, phone or video call, for clear advice on Portugal Golden Visa.
Important: ZANS Consultants is a private consultancy and does not issue or guarantee visas, residence permits, citizenship or other official approvals. Eligibility, requirements, fees and processing times can change, and the relevant government or immigration authority makes the final decision.
Understand the current Portugal Golden Visa routes and compare them with the D7 and D8 visas.
Clear advice, careful document checks and honest guidance on what the Portugal Golden Visa route requires.
Compare investment programmes on cost, timeline, family inclusion and travel benefits.
Guidance on source-of-funds evidence and background checks required by the programme.
Applications are filed through the programme's licensed or authorised agents where required.
A personalised checklist with translations, legalisation and certification guidance.
Confidential consultations in person or by phone or video call.
Clear information on official fees and steps, with no promise of approval.
A clear, step-by-step process so you understand the Portugal Golden Visa route and your file is complete before it is submitted.
We discuss your goals, family and budget for Portugal Golden Visa.
We compare suitable programmes and investment options.
Guidance on source-of-funds and background-check documents.
Checklist, translations, legalisation and file review.
The application is filed through the authorised channel for the programme.
Guidance on the investment, oath or residence steps after approval.
Clear answers to the questions clients usually ask before starting their immigration or business consultancy journey.
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