Portugal Golden Visa

Portugal · Europe – EU

Golden Visa / ResidencyResidency → citizenship pathOpenEU accessKeep Chinese passportTax optimization

Min investment: $216,000
Investment routes: Donation · Investment fund · Business / enterprise
Time to status: Residency 12-39 months (backlog)
Path to citizenship: 10 years (new 2026 law; was 5)
Residency requirement: 7 days/year
Visa-free destinations: 188
Dual citizenship allowed: Yes

Notes for Chinese applicants

Real-estate route gone; now funds (€500k), €250k cultural donation/€200k in low-density areas, or business. Only 7 days/yr stay. CRITICAL: Apr 2026 law extended naturalization from 5 to 10 yrs. Hold residency — keep Chinese passport until you choose to naturalize.

About Portugal

Healthcare: ★★★★★
Safety: ★★★★★
Cost of living: Moderate
Climate: Mediterranean
China relations: Cordial / neutral

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