Golden Visa Investment Options: Key Incoming Changes
Citing pressure to address the overheating property market in Lisbon and Porto, in particular, the Portuguese government recently announced a raft of changes to the Golden Visa Program’s investment options.
The accompanying table can help you make sense of the changes taking effect on 1 January 2022:
Portugal Golden Visa Investment Options 2022
GOLDEN VISA INVESTMENT OPTIONS | 2021 | 2022 |
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Residential Property | €280,000+ , €350,000+ , €400,000+ or €500,000+ , depending on the age and location of the property. | €280,000+ , €350,000+ , €400,000+ or €500,000+ , depending on the age and location of the property. Residential real estate in Porto, Lisbon, the Silver Coast, Setubal and the Algarve region will no longer be eligible. Properties in the Azores islands will still qualify. |
Commercial Property | €350,000+ | €350,000+. Commercial properties in Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve will still be eligible in 2022. |
Fund Based Investment / Venture Capital | €350,000+ | €500,000+ |
Capital Transfer | €1 million | €1.5 million |
Business Investment creating minimum 5 jobs (Company Capitalization) | €350,000+ | €500,000+ |
Scientific Research Activities | €350,000+ | €500,000+ |
Scientific Research Contribution / Startup Investment Hybrid: Highly Qualified Activity Visa | €175,000 | €175,000 |
Cultural Heritage Contribution | €250,000 | €250,000 |