GOLDEN VISA (ARI)
The
Golden Visa (Residence Permit for Investment Activities—
ARI) is a program offered by the Portuguese government that simplifies and facilitates the process of choosing Portugal as a place of residence for investors from countries outside the European Union or the European Economic Area.
The
ARI can be obtained by transferring capital to non-real estate investment funds, creating jobs, or making donations to artistic and scientific research activities in Portugal.
Investors who qualify for the
ARI may:
Reside in Portugal
Work in Portugal
Travel throughout the 29 countries of the Schengen Area without a visa
Apply for a Permanent Residence Permit in Portugal
Reunite with their family in Portugal
Apply for Portuguese citizenship through naturalization
Visit the AIMA (Agency for Integration, Migration, and Asylum) website for more information and to submit your application online via the
ARI Portal.