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Residence permit 09 September, 2026

US citizens can obtain a residence permit in Portugal by applying for a Golden Visa. Residency will allow them to move to an EU country with a mild climate, universal healthcare, and a lower cost of living than in the United States. To join the program, an investor must contribute at least €250,000. Participants who want to recover their capital can purchase investment fund units for at least €500,000. In this article, we examine the procedure and explain why the Portugal Golden Visa can be an attractive option for US citizens.

Business 09 September, 2026

Portugal has phased out its well-known Non-Habitual Resident, or NHR, preferential tax regime in 2025. NHR was replaced by a new framework, the IFICI tax regime, often referred to as NHR 2.0. Both former and current regimes levy 20% of foreign-based income instead of a progressive rate. However, the two regimes target different taxpayer profiles. This guide outlines the requirements, benefits, procedure, documents, and the differences between the former NHR regime and the new IFICI system.

Residence permit 13 August, 2026

Investment in Portugal does not grant an immediate Portuguese passport but allows foreigners to obtain a Portugal Golden Visa, which can lead to citizenship by naturalisation. To qualify, applicants must invest at least €250,000 in the Portuguese economy. In return, they receive a residence permit that serves as the basis for a Portuguese citizenship application after 7 or 10 years. Learn about the citizenship requirements for investors and compare them with the non-investment paths to obtaining a Portugal second passport.

Permanent Residency 10 June, 2026

Portugal does not grant permanent residence by investment. To obtain permanent status or citizenship, foreigners live in Portugal for 5 years with a residence permit. Residence permit cards are issued for 2 years and can be extended for 3 more years. To prolong a residence permit obtained, say, after a D7 visa, one needs to live in Portugal for at least 8 months a year. However, Golden Visa holders can spend 7 days a year in Portugal to be able to renew their residence permit and later apply for permanent residency.