Portugal: residency and taxes
A factual country brief: how strong the passport is, where it opens visa-free access, what the tax conditions are and what it takes to keep the status. How to obtain it and what it costs — on the program pages below.
Passport and travel freedom
| Passport power rank | 3 |
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| Visa-free countries | 190+ |
| Visa-free Schengen Area | Yes |
| Visa-free USA | Yes |
| Visa-free UK | Yes |
| Visa-free Australia | Yes |
| Visa-free Russia | No |
| Visa-free China | Yes |
| Right to live, study, and work in any EU country | Yes |
Taxes
| Change of tax residency | Yes |
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Status conditions and family
| Residing in the country after obtaining the status | 9-12 months |
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| Visit the country to submit biometrics | Yes |
| Participation of family members | Spouse, children |
| Adding new family members | Yes |
Programs in this country
Portugal Residence Permit residence
Investment amount: From €250,000 Timeframe: 9-12 monthsPortugal Residence Permit residence
Investment amount: From €20,000 Timeframe: 6-9 monthsConditions to obtain and keep
Portuguese citizenship under the “Golden Visa” program can be obtained after 5 years, provided that the investment is maintained and the minimum residency requirements are met. To qualify, applicants must demonstrate proficiency in Portuguese at the A2 level and have no serious criminal record.
