Short answer: the Portugal Golden Visa fund route requires EUR 500,000 in a qualifying fund. The fund must generally be regulated by the CMVM, have at least five years to maturity when you invest, place at least 60% in companies headquartered in Portugal, and not invest in real estate.
Basic fund conditions
| Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Regulation | Regulated by the CMVM |
| Term | At least five years to maturity when you invest |
| Investments | At least 60% in companies headquartered in Portugal |
| Real estate | No direct or indirect real estate |
Five things to check
- Manager track record: experience, assets under management and past fund performance.
- Strategy: sectors, company stages and diversification.
- Term and exit: does maturity fit five years of residence and a later PR or citizenship application?
- Fees: subscription, management and performance fees.
- Immigration paperwork: can the manager provide the evidence your application needs on time?
Term and your status timeline
You can apply for permanent residence after five years, while the new nationality law generally requires ten years of legal residence for citizenship — see Portugal Golden Visa 2026. Match the fund term to how long you plan to keep the status.
Our advice
Funds are investments: returns aren’t guaranteed and losses are possible. Compare investment quality and immigration support together. See Greece or Portugal Golden Visa.
General information only, not investment advice.