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Golden Visa: Step by Step Guide
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Step 2 - Gather your documents
Step 2 - Gather your documents
Step 2 - Gather your documents
Step 2 - Gather your documents
Gather all the documents needed for yourself and any dependents you might have. This process might get frustrating and tiresome that is why we recommend you start collecting the documents well before your visa appointment. This will leave you enough time to fix or resolve any problems that may occur during the document collection process. For example, a police clearance in certain countries might take some time to get, if you don't leave yourself enough time to get the document, you may not be able to submit it during your visa appointment.
Gather all the documents needed for yourself and any dependents you might have. This process might get frustrating and tiresome that is why we recommend you start collecting the documents well before your visa appointment. This will leave you enough time to fix or resolve any problems that may occur during the document collection process. For example, a police clearance in certain countries might take some time to get, if you don't leave yourself enough time to get the document, you may not be able to submit it during your visa appointment.
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Step 1 - Decide on Your Investment option
Step 1 - Decide on Your Investment option
Step 1 - Decide on Your Investment option
Step 1 - Decide on Your Investment option
You will need to decide on an investment option. Whichever option you choose, make sure you analyse it carefully and are confident in your decision. Once you have decided on your investment, you will need to gather all relevant documents relating to the investment. Make sure you make copies of the originals and include them in the documents you will submit in your visa commitment.
You will need to decide on an investment option. Whichever option you choose, make sure you analyse it carefully and are confident in your decision. Once you have decided on your investment, you will need to gather all relevant documents relating to the investment. Make sure you make copies of the originals and include them in the documents you will submit in your visa commitment.
You will need to decide on an investment option. Whichever option you choose, make sure you analyse it carefully and are confident in your decision. Once you have decided on your investment, you will need to gather all relevant documents relating to the investment. Make sure you make copies of the originals and include them in the documents you will submit in your visa commitment.
You will need to decide on an investment option. Whichever option you choose, make sure you analyse it carefully and are confident in your decision. Once you have decided on your investment, you will need to gather all relevant documents relating to the investment. Make sure you make copies of the originals and include them in the documents you will submit in your visa commitment.
You will need to decide on an investment option. Whichever option you choose, make sure you analyse it carefully and are confident in your decision. Once you have decided on your investment, you will need to gather all relevant documents relating to the investment. Make sure you make copies of the originals and include them in the documents you will submit in your visa commitment.
You will need to decide on an investment option. Whichever option you choose, make sure you analyse it carefully and are confident in your decision. Once you have decided on your investment, you will need to gather all relevant documents relating to the investment. Make sure you make copies of the originals and include them in the documents you will submit in your visa commitment.
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Step 3 - Obtain a NIF and Portuguese Bank Account
Step 3 - Obtain a NIF and Portuguese Bank Account
Step 3 - Obtain a NIF and Portuguese Bank Account
Step 3 - Obtain a NIF and Portuguese Bank Account
As mentioned above, you'll need to have a NIF number and open a bank account. Non-EU/EEA citizens will need to have a fiscal representative to accompany them when traveling to the tax office to apply for a NIF number. It is also possible for your fiscal representative to apply at the tax office on your behalf.
A fiscal representative is defined as someone who is over 18 and a legal resident of Portugal. Your fiscal representative will be responsible to ensure that you comply with the Portuguese tax regulations. They will need to prove their status with a passport or government issued ID and their proof of address.
As mentioned above, you'll need to have a NIF number and open a bank account. Non-EU/EEA citizens will need to have a fiscal representative to accompany them when traveling to the tax office to apply for a NIF number. It is also possible for your fiscal representative to apply at the tax office on your behalf.
A fiscal representative is defined as someone who is over 18 and a legal resident of Portugal. Your fiscal representative will be responsible to ensure that you comply with the Portuguese tax regulations. They will need to prove their status with a passport or government issued ID and their proof of address.
As mentioned above, you'll need to have a NIF number and open a bank account. Non-EU/EEA citizens will need to have a fiscal representative to accompany them when traveling to the tax office to apply for a NIF number. It is also possible for your fiscal representative to apply at the tax office on your behalf.
A fiscal representative is defined as someone who is over 18 and a legal resident of Portugal. Your fiscal representative will be responsible to ensure that you comply with the Portuguese tax regulations. They will need to prove their status with a passport or government issued ID and their proof of address.
As mentioned above, you'll need to have a NIF number and open a bank account. Non-EU/EEA citizens will need to have a fiscal representative to accompany them when traveling to the tax office to apply for a NIF number. It is also possible for your fiscal representative to apply at the tax office on your behalf.
A fiscal representative is defined as someone who is over 18 and a legal resident of Portugal. Your fiscal representative will be responsible to ensure that you comply with the Portuguese tax regulations. They will need to prove their status with a passport or government issued ID and their proof of address.
After you have acquired a NIF and opened a bank account you can now finalize your investment. Make sure to acquire all the necessary documents for your investment/proof of investment as you will need them during your application process.
After you have acquired a NIF and opened a bank account you can now finalize your investment. Make sure to acquire all the necessary documents for your investment/proof of investment as you will need them during your application process.
After you have acquired a NIF and opened a bank account you can now finalize your investment. Make sure to acquire all the necessary documents for your investment/proof of investment as you will need them during your application process.
After you have acquired a NIF and opened a bank account you can now finalize your investment. Make sure to acquire all the necessary documents for your investment/proof of investment as you will need them during your application process.
After you have acquired a NIF and opened a bank account you can now finalize your investment. Make sure to acquire all the necessary documents for your investment/proof of investment as you will need them during your application process.
After you have acquired a NIF and opened a bank account you can now finalize your investment. Make sure to acquire all the necessary documents for your investment/proof of investment as you will need them during your application process.
Step 4 - Make an Investment
Step 4 - Make an Investment
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Step 5 - Apply through The Portuguese Immigration Service (AIMA)
Step 5 - Apply through The Portuguese Immigration Service (AIMA)
Step 5 - Apply through The Portuguese Immigration Service (AIMA)
Step 5 - Apply through The Portuguese Immigration Service (AIMA)
After you have received approval, you will need to schedule an appointment with AIMA. Afterwards, you will travel to your appointment with AIMA. You are required to submit your supporting documents once more (check that you have up-to-date police clearance as it might have expired during the application process). Your biometric will be collected during your appointment, the screening includes fingerprints, taking your photo, and your signature.
After you have received approval, you will need to schedule an appointment with AIMA. Afterwards, you will travel to your appointment with AIMA. You are required to submit your supporting documents once more (check that you have up-to-date police clearance as it might have expired during the application process). Your biometric will be collected during your appointment, the screening includes fingerprints, taking your photo, and your signature.
After you have received approval, you will need to schedule an appointment with AIMA. Afterwards, you will travel to your appointment with AIMA. You are required to submit your supporting documents once more (check that you have up-to-date police clearance as it might have expired during the application process). Your biometric will be collected during your appointment, the screening includes fingerprints, taking your photo, and your signature.
After you have received approval, you will need to schedule an appointment with AIMA. Afterwards, you will travel to your appointment with AIMA. You are required to submit your supporting documents once more (check that you have up-to-date police clearance as it might have expired during the application process). Your biometric will be collected during your appointment, the screening includes fingerprints, taking your photo, and your signature.
After you have received approval, you will need to schedule an appointment with AIMA. Afterwards, you will travel to your appointment with AIMA. You are required to submit your supporting documents once more (check that you have up-to-date police clearance as it might have expired during the application process). Your biometric will be collected during your appointment, the screening includes fingerprints, taking your photo, and your signature.
After you have received approval, you will need to schedule an appointment with AIMA. Afterwards, you will travel to your appointment with AIMA. You are required to submit your supporting documents once more (check that you have up-to-date police clearance as it might have expired during the application process). Your biometric will be collected during your appointment, the screening includes fingerprints, taking your photo, and your signature.
After you have received approval, you will need to schedule an appointment with AIMA. Afterwards, you will travel to your appointment with AIMA. You are required to submit your supporting documents once more (check that you have up-to-date police clearance as it might have expired during the application process). Your biometric will be collected during your appointment, the screening includes fingerprints, taking your photo, and your signature.
After you have received approval, you will need to schedule an appointment with AIMA. Afterwards, you will travel to your appointment with AIMA. You are required to submit your supporting documents once more (check that you have up-to-date police clearance as it might have expired during the application process). Your biometric will be collected during your appointment, the screening includes fingerprints, taking your photo, and your signature.
Step 6 - Schedule and attend your AIMA appointment
Step 6 - Schedule and attend your AIMA appointment
Step 6 - Schedule and attend your AIMA appointment
Step 6 - Schedule and attend your AIMA appointment
Step 6 - Schedule and attend your AIMA appointment
Step 6 - Schedule and attend your AIMA appointment
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Once processed and approved you are required to pay € 5,325 per person. After your payment is received you can get your residency card within approximately 10 days. Your residency permit will be valid for 2 years and needs to be renewed.
Once processed and approved you are required to pay € 5,325 per person. After your payment is received you can get your residency card within approximately 10 days. Your residency permit will be valid for 2 years and needs to be renewed.
Step 7 - Residency card
Step 7 - Residency card
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Step 8 - Renewal of the application
Step 8 - Renewal of the application
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After your initial residency card has expired, you will need to renew it. The process includes an up-to-date criminal record, retake biometric data, and payment of processing fees.
Renewal fees are as follow:
- Process fee of €533 for the first applicant
- Process fee of €84 for remaining applications
- Once approved a payment of € 2,663 per applicant
After 5 years you can apply for permanent residency and citizenship. Once successful you do not need to maintain any initial investments that you have.
Requirements for application renewal Of the Portuguese Golden Visa
- Must be a non-EU citizen and reside from any country except Portugal
- Must submit all required documents. Some documents might have expired before the renewal date (for example your police clearance). Be sure that you check that all your documents are up-to-date before starting your renewal process.
- Submit your Portugal Golden Visa application.
- Pay all associated fees for each approved applicant.
- After approval, you must meet the minimum stay requirements (21 days for 2 years). Take note that you must physically be in Portugal to meet the minimum stay requirements.
- After approval, maintain your investments for a minimum of 5 years.
- Remember that all documents must be translated into Portuguese. This can easily be done in Portugal once you start your renewal application.
After your initial residency card has expired, you will need to renew it. The process includes an up-to-date criminal record, retake biometric data, and payment of processing fees.
Renewal fees are as follow:
- Process fee of €533 for the first applicant
- Process fee of €84 for remaining applications
- Once approved a payment of € 2,663 per applicant
After 5 years you can apply for permanent residency and citizenship. Once successful you do not need to maintain any initial investments that you have.
Requirements for application renewal Of the Portuguese Golden Visa
- Must be a non-EU citizen and reside from any country except Portugal
- Must submit all required documents. Some documents might have expired before the renewal date (for example your police clearance). Be sure that you check that all your documents are up-to-date before starting your renewal process.
- Submit your Portugal Golden Visa application.
- Pay all associated fees for each approved applicant.
- After approval, you must meet the minimum stay requirements (21 days for 2 years). Take note that you must physically be in Portugal to meet the minimum stay requirements.
- After approval, maintain your investments for a minimum of 5 years.
- Remember that all documents must be translated into Portuguese. This can easily be done in Portugal once you start your renewal application.
After your initial residency card has expired, you will need to renew it. The process includes an up-to-date criminal record, retake biometric data, and payment of processing fees.
Renewal fees are as follow:
- Process fee of €533 for the first applicant
- Process fee of €84 for remaining applications
- Once approved a payment of € 2,663 per applicant
After 5 years you can apply for permanent residency and citizenship. Once successful you do not need to maintain any initial investments that you have.
Requirements for application renewal Of the Portuguese Golden Visa
- Must be a non-EU citizen and reside from any country except Portugal
- Must submit all required documents. Some documents might have expired before the renewal date (for example your police clearance). Be sure that you check that all your documents are up-to-date before starting your renewal process.
- Submit your Portugal Golden Visa application.
- Pay all associated fees for each approved applicant.
- After approval, you must meet the minimum stay requirements (21 days for 2 years). Take note that you must physically be in Portugal to meet the minimum stay requirements.
- After approval, maintain your investments for a minimum of 5 years.
- Remember that all documents must be translated into Portuguese. This can easily be done in Portugal once you start your renewal application.
After your initial residency card has expired, you will need to renew it. The process includes an up-to-date criminal record, retake biometric data, and payment of processing fees.
Renewal fees are as follow:
- Process fee of €533 for the first applicant
- Process fee of €84 for remaining applications
- Once approved a payment of € 2,663 per applicant
After 5 years you can apply for permanent residency and citizenship. Once successful you do not need to maintain any initial investments that you have.
Requirements for application renewal Of the Portuguese Golden Visa
- Must be a non-EU citizen and reside from any country except Portugal
- Must submit all required documents. Some documents might have expired before the renewal date (for example your police clearance). Be sure that you check that all your documents are up-to-date before starting your renewal process.
- Submit your Portugal Golden Visa application.
- Pay all associated fees for each approved applicant.
- After approval, you must meet the minimum stay requirements (21 days for 2 years). Take note that you must physically be in Portugal to meet the minimum stay requirements.
- After approval, maintain your investments for a minimum of 5 years.
- Remember that all documents must be translated into Portuguese. This can easily be done in Portugal once you start your renewal application.
After your initial residency card has expired, you will need to renew it. The process includes an up-to-date criminal record, retake biometric data, and payment of processing fees.
Renewal fees are as follow:
- Process fee of €533 for the first applicant
- Process fee of €84 for remaining applications
- Once approved a payment of € 2,663 per applicant
After 5 years you can apply for permanent residency and citizenship. Once successful you do not need to maintain any initial investments that you have.
Requirements for application renewal Of the Portuguese Golden Visa
- Must be a non-EU citizen and reside from any country except Portugal
- Must submit all required documents. Some documents might have expired before the renewal date (for example your police clearance). Be sure that you check that all your documents are up-to-date before starting your renewal process.
- Submit your Portugal Golden Visa application.
- Pay all associated fees for each approved applicant.
- After approval, you must meet the minimum stay requirements (21 days for 2 years). Take note that you must physically be in Portugal to meet the minimum stay requirements.
- After approval, maintain your investments for a minimum of 5 years.
- Remember that all documents must be translated into Portuguese. This can easily be done in Portugal once you start your renewal application.
After your initial residency card has expired, you will need to renew it. The process includes an up-to-date criminal record, retake biometric data, and payment of processing fees.
Renewal fees are as follow:
- Process fee of €533 for the first applicant
- Process fee of €84 for remaining applications
- Once approved a payment of € 2,663 per applicant
After 5 years you can apply for permanent residency and citizenship. Once successful you do not need to maintain any initial investments that you have.
Requirements for application renewal Of the Portuguese Golden Visa
- Must be a non-EU citizen and reside from any country except Portugal
- Must submit all required documents. Some documents might have expired before the renewal date (for example your police clearance). Be sure that you check that all your documents are up-to-date before starting your renewal process.
- Submit your Portugal Golden Visa application.
- Pay all associated fees for each approved applicant.
- After approval, you must meet the minimum stay requirements (21 days for 2 years). Take note that you must physically be in Portugal to meet the minimum stay requirements.
- After approval, maintain your investments for a minimum of 5 years.
- Remember that all documents must be translated into Portuguese. This can easily be done in Portugal once you start your renewal application.
After your initial residency card has expired, you will need to renew it. The process includes an up-to-date criminal record, retake biometric data, and payment of processing fees.
Renewal fees are as follow:
- Process fee of €533 for the first applicant
- Process fee of €84 for remaining applications
- Once approved a payment of € 2,663 per applicant
After 5 years you can apply for permanent residency and citizenship. Once successful you do not need to maintain any initial investments that you have.
Requirements for application renewal Of the Portuguese Golden Visa
- Must be a non-EU citizen and reside from any country except Portugal
- Must submit all required documents. Some documents might have expired before the renewal date (for example your police clearance). Be sure that you check that all your documents are up-to-date before starting your renewal process.
- Submit your Portugal Golden Visa application.
- Pay all associated fees for each approved applicant.
- After approval, you must meet the minimum stay requirements (21 days for 2 years). Take note that you must physically be in Portugal to meet the minimum stay requirements.
- After approval, maintain your investments for a minimum of 5 years.
- Remember that all documents must be translated into Portuguese. This can easily be done in Portugal once you start your renewal application.
After your initial residency card has expired, you will need to renew it. The process includes an up-to-date criminal record, retake biometric data, and payment of processing fees.
Renewal fees are as follow:
- Process fee of €533 for the first applicant
- Process fee of €84 for remaining applications
- Once approved a payment of € 2,663 per applicant
After 5 years you can apply for permanent residency and citizenship. Once successful you do not need to maintain any initial investments that you have.
Requirements for application renewal Of the Portuguese Golden Visa
- Must be a non-EU citizen and reside from any country except Portugal
- Must submit all required documents. Some documents might have expired before the renewal date (for example your police clearance). Be sure that you check that all your documents are up-to-date before starting your renewal process.
- Submit your Portugal Golden Visa application.
- Pay all associated fees for each approved applicant.
- After approval, you must meet the minimum stay requirements (21 days for 2 years). Take note that you must physically be in Portugal to meet the minimum stay requirements.
- After approval, maintain your investments for a minimum of 5 years.
- Remember that all documents must be translated into Portuguese. This can easily be done in Portugal once you start your renewal application.
After your initial residency card has expired, you will need to renew it. The process includes an up-to-date criminal record, retake biometric data, and payment of processing fees.
Renewal fees are as follow:
- Process fee of €533 for the first applicant
- Process fee of €84 for remaining applications
- Once approved a payment of € 2,663 per applicant
After 5 years you can apply for permanent residency and citizenship. Once successful you do not need to maintain any initial investments that you have.
Requirements for application renewal Of the Portuguese Golden Visa
- Must be a non-EU citizen and reside from any country except Portugal
- Must submit all required documents. Some documents might have expired before the renewal date (for example your police clearance). Be sure that you check that all your documents are up-to-date before starting your renewal process.
- Submit your Portugal Golden Visa application.
- Pay all associated fees for each approved applicant.
- After approval, you must meet the minimum stay requirements (21 days for 2 years). Take note that you must physically be in Portugal to meet the minimum stay requirements.
- After approval, maintain your investments for a minimum of 5 years.
- Remember that all documents must be translated into Portuguese. This can easily be done in Portugal once you start your renewal application.
After your initial residency card has expired, you will need to renew it. The process includes an up-to-date criminal record, retake biometric data, and payment of processing fees.
Renewal fees are as follow:
- Process fee of €533 for the first applicant
- Process fee of €84 for remaining applications
- Once approved a payment of € 2,663 per applicant
After 5 years you can apply for permanent residency and citizenship. Once successful you do not need to maintain any initial investments that you have.
Requirements for application renewal Of the Portuguese Golden Visa
- Must be a non-EU citizen and reside from any country except Portugal
- Must submit all required documents. Some documents might have expired before the renewal date (for example your police clearance). Be sure that you check that all your documents are up-to-date before starting your renewal process.
- Submit your Portugal Golden Visa application.
- Pay all associated fees for each approved applicant.
- After approval, you must meet the minimum stay requirements (21 days for 2 years). Take note that you must physically be in Portugal to meet the minimum stay requirements.
- After approval, maintain your investments for a minimum of 5 years.
- Remember that all documents must be translated into Portuguese. This can easily be done in Portugal once you start your renewal application.
Once you have all the documents you can apply for your Golden visa through the online portal of the Portuguese Immigration and Border Service (AIMA)
Follow these steps to submit your application
- Register in the ARI portal. You need to submit your contact details, passport details, address and your legal representative's contact details.
- Attach electronic copies of the required documents (PDF not larger than 4MB).
- Pay all relevant fees.
- Wait for confirmation from AIMA.
- During your application process, you will need to submit a supporting document that proves you have made an investment or that you have made an initial deposit for your investment.
Family members and other dependents should submit their applications simultaneously. Remember that for each subsequent applicant an extra processing fee of € 84 will apply.
The expected processing time after submission is around 3-6 months. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it could take up to 8-10 months (or longer). We highly recommend that you employ a specialist to save time and ensure the process is done correctly.
Once you have all the documents you can apply for your Golden visa through the online portal of the Portuguese Immigration and Border Service (AIMA)
Follow these steps to submit your application
- Register in the ARI portal. You need to submit your contact details, passport details, address and your legal representative's contact details.
- Attach electronic copies of the required documents (PDF not larger than 4MB).
- Pay all relevant fees.
- Wait for confirmation from AIMA.
- During your application process, you will need to submit a supporting document that proves you have made an investment or that you have made an initial deposit for your investment.
Family members and other dependents should submit their applications simultaneously. Remember that for each subsequent applicant an extra processing fee of € 84 will apply.
The expected processing time after submission is around 3-6 months. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it could take up to 8-10 months (or longer). We highly recommend that you employ a specialist to save time and ensure the process is done correctly.
Once you have all the documents you can apply for your Golden visa through the online portal of the Portuguese Immigration and Border Service (AIMA)
Follow these steps to submit your application
- Register in the ARI portal. You need to submit your contact details, passport details, address and your legal representative's contact details.
- Attach electronic copies of the required documents (PDF not larger than 4MB).
- Pay all relevant fees.
- Wait for confirmation from AIMA.
- During your application process, you will need to submit a supporting document that proves you have made an investment or that you have made an initial deposit for your investment.
Family members and other dependents should submit their applications simultaneously. Remember that for each subsequent applicant an extra processing fee of € 84 will apply.
The expected processing time after submission is around 3-6 months. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it could take up to 8-10 months (or longer). We highly recommend that you employ a specialist to save time and ensure the process is done correctly.
Once you have all the documents you can apply for your Golden visa through the online portal of the Portuguese Immigration and Border Service (AIMA)
Follow these steps to submit your application
- Register in the ARI portal. You need to submit your contact details, passport details, address and your legal representative's contact details.
- Attach electronic copies of the required documents (PDF not larger than 4MB).
- Pay all relevant fees.
- Wait for confirmation from AIMA.
- During your application process, you will need to submit a supporting document that proves you have made an investment or that you have made an initial deposit for your investment.
Family members and other dependents should submit their applications simultaneously. Remember that for each subsequent applicant an extra processing fee of € 84 will apply.
The expected processing time after submission is around 3-6 months. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it could take up to 8-10 months (or longer). We highly recommend that you employ a specialist to save time and ensure the process is done correctly.
Once you have all the documents you can apply for your Golden visa through the online portal of the Portuguese Immigration and Border Service (AIMA)
Follow these steps to submit your application
- Register in the ARI portal. You need to submit your contact details, passport details, address and your legal representative's contact details.
- Attach electronic copies of the required documents (PDF not larger than 4MB).
- Pay all relevant fees.
- Wait for confirmation from AIMA.
- During your application process, you will need to submit a supporting document that proves you have made an investment or that you have made an initial deposit for your investment.
Family members and other dependents should submit their applications simultaneously. Remember that for each subsequent applicant an extra processing fee of € 84 will apply.
The expected processing time after submission is around 3-6 months. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it could take up to 8-10 months (or longer). We highly recommend that you employ a specialist to save time and ensure the process is done correctly.
Once you have all the documents you can apply for your Golden visa through the online portal of the Portuguese Immigration and Border Service (AIMA)
Follow these steps to submit your application
- Register in the ARI portal. You need to submit your contact details, passport details, address and your legal representative's contact details.
- Attach electronic copies of the required documents (PDF not larger than 4MB).
- Pay all relevant fees.
- Wait for confirmation from AIMA.
- During your application process, you will need to submit a supporting document that proves you have made an investment or that you have made an initial deposit for your investment.
Family members and other dependents should submit their applications simultaneously. Remember that for each subsequent applicant an extra processing fee of € 84 will apply.
The expected processing time after submission is around 3-6 months. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it could take up to 8-10 months (or longer). We highly recommend that you employ a specialist to save time and ensure the process is done correctly.
Once you have all the documents you can apply for your Golden visa through the online portal of the Portuguese Immigration and Border Service (AIMA)
Follow these steps to submit your application
- Register in the ARI portal. You need to submit your contact details, passport details, address and your legal representative's contact details.
- Attach electronic copies of the required documents (PDF not larger than 4MB).
- Pay all relevant fees.
- Wait for confirmation from AIMA.
- During your application process, you will need to submit a supporting document that proves you have made an investment or that you have made an initial deposit for your investment.
Family members and other dependents should submit their applications simultaneously. Remember that for each subsequent applicant an extra processing fee of € 84 will apply.
The expected processing time after submission is around 3-6 months. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it could take up to 8-10 months (or longer). We highly recommend that you employ a specialist to save time and ensure the process is done correctly.
Once you have all the documents you can apply for your Golden visa through the online portal of the Portuguese Immigration and Border Service (AIMA)
Follow these steps to submit your application
- Register in the ARI portal. You need to submit your contact details, passport details, address and your legal representative's contact details.
- Attach electronic copies of the required documents (PDF not larger than 4MB).
- Pay all relevant fees.
- Wait for confirmation from AIMA.
- During your application process, you will need to submit a supporting document that proves you have made an investment or that you have made an initial deposit for your investment.
Family members and other dependents should submit their applications simultaneously. Remember that for each subsequent applicant an extra processing fee of € 84 will apply.
The expected processing time after submission is around 3-6 months. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it could take up to 8-10 months (or longer). We highly recommend that you employ a specialist to save time and ensure the process is done correctly.
