Citizenship & Residency
Citizenship & Residency
The right to live, work, and study in Portugal, and qualify for permanent residency and citizenship after 5 years.
The Portuguese Golden Visa is designed as a direct gateway to permanent settlement in Europe. By investing in the program, you secure a formal legal status that allows you and your family to treat Portugal as your primary home, or maintain it as a secure second residency option while living elsewhere.
Path to Citizenship & Physical Presence Requirements
Portugal offers one of the most flexible residency timelines in the world, with minimal physical presence requirements:
7 Days Annual Residence
You are only required to spend 7 days per year physically residing in Portugal to maintain your legal status and successfully renew your card.
Citizenship after 5 Years
After holding the Golden Visa for 5 years and passing a basic A2 level Portuguese language test, you are eligible to apply for full Portuguese citizenship, securing an EU passport.
Dual Citizenship Permitted
Portugal imposes no limitations on dual citizenship. You do not need to renounce your original country's nationality to acquire a Portuguese passport.
"Acquiring one of the strongest passports in the world is a dream of many foreigners. Portugal's 5-year timeline with only 7 days of annual presence makes it the most accessible pathway in Europe."
Full Process Management
Relocating, investing, and establishing residency involves complex administrative and legal compliance. Our firm manages the entire process from start to finish. We handle document legalization and translation, schedule and represent you at AIMA (formerly SEF) biometrics appointments, track card issuance, and manage card renewals at the end of the second year to ensure your pathway to citizenship is seamless and stress-free.