Portugal

Located on the stunning Iberian Peninsula, Portugal is a country that offers a unique blend of culture, beauty, and opportunity. From the rich cultural heritage of cities like Porto and Lisbon, to the sun-kissed beaches that line its coast, there’s something for every kind of traveler. And now, with the addition of Bitcoin investment options, Portugal truly has it all.

Portugal Golden Visa

Key points

FAMILY RESIDENCY/CITIZENSHIP

You, your spouse and kids under 18 will all be part of the same application.

FULL CITIZENSHIP OR PERMANENT RESIDENCY IN 5 YEARS

Apply for Portuguese citizenship for you and your family, five years from the day you submit your Golden Visa application.

VISA-FREE TRAVEL

Travel visa-free through 26 EU countries in the Schengen Zone as soon as the Golden Visa is granted.

NO RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT

It is only required to visit Portugal for 7 days in the first year and 14 days every 2 years thereafter until citizenship is granted.

BTC BACKED

Invest in Portuguese companies that hold Bitcoin.

Program Overview

INVESTMENT

You invest €500,000 into Portuguese companies which allow you to qualify for the Golden Visa program.

Tax info

Residency:
If you reside in the country of Portugal for 183 days within a year, you are considered a resident.

Taxable income:
Taxes are usually applied to all income from Portuguese sources, including earnings from jobs, investments, goods, and services (this means you will need to pay taxes on your Golden Visa investment).

Rates:
The corporate income tax rate, branch tax rate, and capital gains tax rate is 31.5% (maximum aggregate rate including surcharges).

*This is not financial or tax advice, Plan B passport is not an expert in accounting matters. We always advise our clients to get a qualified consultancy with a certified accountant, tax lawyer or an attorney.

Visa-free entry
190+
Countries
Estimated processing time
18+
Months

YOUR PATH TO OBTAINING

A PORTUGUESE PASSPORT

  1. Sign your agreement and have your first call with Plan B to create a personalized documents checklist for you to gather the necessary personal documents for the application.
  2. Plan B will prepare the necessary forms to obtain your Portuguese tax number and bank account.
  3. Once you receive your tax number and open your bank account, Plan B will submit your signed documents to request your investment. Upon approval, you will be able to invest €500,000.
  4. Plan B will then send your application for the Golden Visa.
  5. Once approved you’ll visit Portugal for a biometric appointment.
  6. You'll receive your Permanent Residency card. To maintain residency, you'll need to renew your card every 2 years and spend a minimum of 7 days in Portugal in the first year, and 14 days every two years thereafter.
  7. Apply for Portuguese citizenship for you and your family, five years from the day you submit your Golden Visa application!
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