Investors obtain a temporary residence permit for a total of five-years to be renewed at the end of the first, third and fifth years. In the first year, the obligation is to spend at least 7 days in the country. Until the end of the third year, the investors have to spend 14 days in total. Another 14 days during in fourth and fifth years are expected. At the end of five years, there are two options that the investor can apply. The first is to obtain permanent residence permit, provided that they spend half of the year in Portugal. The second is to apply for the additional two-year residency to spend a total of 14 days in Portugal and to pass citizenship after passing a Portuguese language exam after a total of six years.