Hong Kong
Taiwan
VietnamThe stay requirement
| Period | Minimum stay |
|---|---|
| First year | 7 days |
| Every two years after that | 14 days |
That averages about 7 days a year, with no need to move and visa-free travel across the Schengen Area.
From residence to permanent residence and citizenship
| Stage | Timing |
|---|---|
| Residence card | Processing usually 18–24 months or more |
| Permanent residence | After five years of residence |
| Citizenship | Most applicants need ten years of legal residence (under the nationality law in force from May 2026, counted from the residence card’s issue) |
The current investment route
The real estate route has been abolished. The main route is EUR 500,000 in a qualifying investment fund that is:
- Regulated under Portuguese law
- At least five years in term
- At least 60% invested in Portuguese companies
- Not invested in real estate
Family
Your spouse, dependent children and parents can apply with you.
Planning points
- Record your travel dates so each period meets the minimum stay.
- Allow for processing time: the immigration agency (AIMA) has a large backlog.
- If you plan to naturalise, plan around the new ten-year rule and any actual-residence requirements.