In order to maintain your residence permit, you need to spend at least seven days a year in Portugal. It is also important to renew your residence permit card on time every two years.
The investor pays a number of taxes when buying and maintaining a home. Income derived from sources in Portugal is also taxed.
If an investor lives in Portugal for more than 183 days a year, they become a tax resident and begin to pay taxes at the rates for residents of the country.
The investor is not required to permanently live in Portugal, take a language test or serve in the army.