At a glance
Last verified September 2026
- Qualifying asset
- €500,000 in a qualifying investment fund, or €250,000 cultural donation
- Government fee
- Application and permit fees set by AIMA
- Stay
- 7 days in year 1, then 14 days in each subsequent 2-year period (about 7 days a year on average)
- Professional fee
- Quoted on consultation
Advisory service, separate from authority charges.
What is Portugal?
Portugal is a residence by investment route in Europe. Portugal's residence permit for investment now runs through regulated funds and cultural donations; the property route closed in October 2023. Applications are decided by AIMA (Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum). The qualifying asset and government fees are shown separately, and Dynasty Migration's professional fee is quoted on consultation.
Step by step
How Portugal applications are prepared
A document-first sequence aligned to AIMA (Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum). Timing is confirmed on consultation.
1Confirm current criteria
Check the latest published rules from AIMA (Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum) against your goals, family, and assets.
2Prepare documents
Gather, translate, and certify the documents the authority requests for your route.
3Lodge the file
Submit through the correct channel. The issuing authority makes the final decision.
FAQs
Who approves Portugal applications?
AIMA (Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum) makes the final decision. Dynasty Migration prepares and guides the application but does not issue or guarantee visas, permits or citizenship.
Are government fees included in the investment amount?
No. The qualifying asset and government fees are separate amounts. Dynasty Migration professional fees are also separate and quoted on consultation.
What does Portugal not give me?
Residence is not citizenship; since May 2026 the naturalisation period is 10 years for most nationalities. Processing can be lengthy — confirm current AIMA timelines on consultation.
How current is this information?
Figures on this page were verified in September 2026. Authorities can change rules without notice, so we confirm criteria again before any application.
Clear limitation
Important to know
Residence is not citizenship; since May 2026 the naturalisation period is 10 years for most nationalities. Processing can be lengthy — confirm current AIMA timelines on consultation.
Approval rests with the authority
Only the issuing government or its unit can approve, refuse, or revoke an application.
No outcome can be promised
No adviser can guarantee a decision. Any claim of assured approval is a warning sign.
Rules can change after publication
Thresholds, fees, and criteria are set by the authority and may change — confirm before you commit.
