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2026 Programme comparisonWritten by Global Immigrate consultants · Reviewed by Oscar Yip, Founder & Managing Director
Portugal’s Golden Visa no longer offers real estate; the main route is a EUR 500,000 qualifying fund. Stay requirements are very low and PR is possible after five years. We explain the current position and comparison with Greece.
Short answer: The Portugal Golden Visa main route is now a EUR 500,000 fund. Stay requirements are 7 days in year one, then 14 every two years. Permanent residence is possible after five years.
Greece is property-based from EUR 250,000 with no stay requirement and faster processing. Portugal’s fund route suits those who prefer not to manage property and aim for EU PR later.
The new nationality law generally requires ten years of legal residence for citizenship.
According to the fund’s term and exit rules — capital is not guaranteed.
Yes — dependent parents.
Usually 18–24 months or longer.