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Golden Visa (Residence Permit for Investment / ARI)

Portugal's residence-by-investment permit (Autorização de Residência para Investimento). Since Law 56/2023 ("Mais Habitação", in force October 2023), real-estate acquisition and standalone capital transfer no longer qualify; current options centre on investment/venture-capital funds, company capitalisation with job creation, job creation, scientific research and cultural-heritage support. It requires only minimal physical presence in Portugal.

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Who it's for

Non-EU investors seeking Portuguese residence with low minimum-stay requirements.

Key requirements

A qualifying investment under the current ARI rules (e.g. eligible investment/venture-capital fund subscription, company capitalisation with job creation, job creation, scientific research, or cultural-heritage support)
Real-estate purchase and standalone capital transfer are NO LONGER eligible (removed by Law 56/2023)
Maintain the investment for the required period
Meet only the minimal annual physical-presence requirement
Clean criminal record and valid health insurance; permit applied for with AIMA

How ACME helps

Our licensed advisors assess your eligibility, build a strategy to strengthen your application, and manage the process end to end, so you submit a complete, competitive application with confidence.

Guidance only, not legal advice. ACME is an independent consultancy, not affiliated with any government. Rules change, always confirm details with the official source.