Is residency in Spain required?

No strict day-count is imposed, but ongoing project activity is required — which typically implies meaningful presence in Spain — and absence may affect renewal and citizenship eligibility.

What does "innovative" mean in this context?

ENISA evaluates innovation, scalability, market traction, technology defensibility, and economic-and-social impact. Qualifying activity is typically technology, life sciences, clean energy, or other R&D-led work; conventional retail, hospitality, and pure-services models do not qualify.

How long until permanent residency or citizenship?

Permanent residency after five years of continuous legal residence; citizenship after ten years, reduced to two years for nationals of Latin American countries, Andorra, the Philippines, Equatorial Guinea, Portugal, and Sephardic Jews.

Is the Spain Golden Visa still available?

No. It was discontinued in 2025; the Startup Visa is among the principal active routes for founders seeking Spanish residency.

Portugal

Q: What is the minimum investment?

From EUR 25,000 in project capital, alongside documented proof of funds for living expenses.

EU residency through cultural-heritage investment, with a five-year route to permanent residency and citizenship

Минимальный объем инвестиций

From EUR 250,000

Сроки оформления

From 12 months

Безвизовый доступ

45+ Schengen Area countries

Обзор программы

Portugal’s residence-by-investment framework, restructured in 2023, retains a cultural-heritage route that grants EU residency to founders deploying capital into approved cultural restoration and artistic-heritage projects. It preserves the low physical-presence requirement of the previous Golden Visa while aligning capital deployment with national cultural objectives.

The permit grants full Schengen mobility, the right to live, work, and study in Portugal, and a defined pathway to permanent residency and Portuguese citizenship.

Ключевые преимущества

Path to EU Citizenship

Legal residence converts into Portuguese citizenship and full European Union rights.

Minimal Physical Presence

Among the most flexible residency requirements in Europe, with no continuous-residence obligation.

Cultural-Aligned Capital Deployment

Investment flows into approved cultural and artistic-heritage projects rather than passive real estate, aligning capital with national-interest activity.

Strong Passport on Naturalisation

The Portuguese passport carries visa-free access to 190+ countries upon citizenship.

Tax Considerations

Tax residence is distinct from the residence permit; the non-habitual resident regime, where applicable, may offer favourable treatment of qualifying foreign income for ten years.

Для кого эта программа

EU Citizenship Seekers

Founders building a structured route to a Portuguese passport.

Light-Touch Residents

Founders unable to commit to continuous physical presence in the EU but seeking a defensible residency anchor.

Multi-Generational Families

Spouse, children, and dependent parents all eligible, with access to EU healthcare and schooling.

Cultural-Aligned Principals

Investors aligning capital with national cultural-heritage objectives.

Варианты инвестиций

Cultural-Heritage Contribution

Direct contribution from EUR 250,000 to approved cultural restoration, artistic-heritage, or museum-affiliated projects. The contribution is non-refundable.

Research and Innovation Investment

Investment in approved research institutions or innovation-led entities, typically from EUR 500,000.

Investment Funds

Subscription to qualifying Portuguese venture-capital or private-equity funds, typically from EUR 500,000.

Job Creation

Establishment of a Portuguese business creating at least 10 permanent jobs.

Out of Scope

Direct residential real-estate investment is no longer eligible under the post-2023 framework.

Структура расходов

What you pay

Cultural-heritage contribution — from EUR 250,000
Application fees — EUR 500–1,500 per applicant
Permit issuance fees — EUR 5,500–7,500 per applicant
Renewal fees — EUR 2,800–3,000 per applicant, every two years
Mirsatori professional fees — by engagement scope

Требования к заявителям

Principal Applicant

Over 18, clean criminal record across all jurisdictions of residence, valid health insurance, demonstrable legal source of funds.

Spouse

In official marriage or recognised civil partnership.

Children

Under 18 automatically; 18–26 if financially dependent and in full-time education.

Dependent Parents

Parents of the applicant or spouse who are financially dependent.

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Пошаговый процесс

1. Strategic Consultation — 1–2 Weeks

Mirsatori reviews the founder’s family structure, capital plan, tax-residency clock, and long-term EU citizenship objectives.

2. Investment Selection and Documentation — 4–8 Weeks

The qualifying cultural-heritage project is identified, diligenced, and funded under Mirsatori’s legal supervision.

3. Visa Application — 2–3 Months

National D-type visa filed at the Portuguese consulate in the applicant’s country of primary residence.

4. Arrival and Permit Application — 1 Month

The applicant attends AIMA, the Portuguese immigration authority, for biometrics and the permit application.

5. Permit Issuance — 6–8 Months

The initial two-year permit is issued, renewable in three-year increments, with derivative permits for family in parallel.

6. Permanent Residency or Citizenship — After Year 5

Eligibility opens, subject to language test and integration criteria.

Сравнение вариантов

CategoryPortugalGreeceSpain (Startup)FranceStatus Duration2+3+3 years5 years3 years4 yearsMinimum InvestmentFrom EUR 250,000From EUR 250,000From EUR 25,000From EUR 25,000For Entire FamilyYes (incl. parents)YesYesYesPhysical Presence7 / 14 daysNoneContinuousNone mandatoryCitizenship Waiting5 years7 years10 years5 years

Альтернативные программы

Греция

Статус резидента ЕС за 3 месяца, безвизовые поездки по Шенгенской зоне, без требований к проживанию

От €250 000

От 4 месяцев

Испания

Трехлетний вид на жительство в ЕС для основателей инновационных стартапов с четким путем к ПМЖ и гражданству

От 25 000 евро (капитал проекта и подтверждение наличия средств)

От 90 дней

Франция

Запуск готового стартапа, ВНЖ на 4 года с возможностью продления, путь к гражданству ЕС

От 25 000 €

От 6 месяцев

Часто задаваемые вопросы

What is the minimum investment?

From EUR 250,000 for the cultural-heritage route; the innovation and fund routes typically start at EUR 500,000.

How much physical presence is required?

Seven days in Portugal during the first year and 14 days during each subsequent two-year period.

Is the Portuguese Golden Visa still available?

The programme was restructured in 2023: direct residential real-estate investment is no longer eligible, while the cultural-heritage, innovation, fund, and job-creation routes remain active.

How long until citizenship?

After five years of legal residence, subject to a basic Portuguese-language test and integration criteria.

Can the residence permit be revoked?

Yes — for non-compliance with renewal obligations, criminal convictions, or failure to maintain the underlying investment. Mirsatori monitors compliance on the founder’s behalf throughout the engagement.

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