When an individual and/or family member has maintained legal residency for five years or more, they are eligible to apply for Portuguese citizenship or permanent residency. Please note applicants must also meet the Portuguese language requirements (Level A2) and must not have been convicted of any crime that is punishable in Portugal with a prison sentence of three years or more.
Upon approval of either option, investors are permitted to sell or recoup their initial investment under the Golden Visa programme.