If you’re thinking about applying for Portugal’s Golden Visa in 2026, it’s fair to say you’re joining at a complicated time. The program is still open — and still one of the best in Europe — but it has changed. …
For Americans interested in Portugal’s Golden Visa, one question comes up again and again: Can I use my 401(k) or IRA to fund the investment — without triggering huge U.S. tax penalties? Technically, the answer can be yes. In practice, …
Portugal’s Golden Visa is in a very different place than it was a few years ago. It’s still one of the last serious residency-by-investment options in the EU, and still incredibly flexible if you don’t want to move to Portugal …
Since launching Portugalist in 2016, we’ve helped thousands of people — retirees, remote workers, digital nomads, and families — make the move to Portugal. And one question that comes up every now and then is: should I apply for the …
If you’re thinking about moving to Portugal, you’ve probably encountered two very different residency routes: the Digital Nomad Visa and the Golden Visa. Both eventually lead to the same end-point — residency, then permanent residency, and ultimately citizenship. But they’re …
On October 28, 2025, Portugal’s Parliament dropped a bombshell that sent shockwaves through the global investment migration community. In a single vote, they approved legislation that would double the residency requirement for citizenship from five to ten years—affecting not just …
If you’re thinking about moving to Portugal, you’ve probably come across two popular visa options: the D7 and the Golden Visa. On paper, both lead to the same result — residency, then permanent residency, and eventually citizenship. But in reality, …
No, Portugal does not offer direct citizenship by investment. However, Portugal does offer something potentially more valuable: a legal, EU-approved pathway to citizenship through its residency-by-investment program, commonly known as the Golden Visa. Unlike Caribbean citizenship-by-investment schemes or programs that …
Portugal’s Golden Visa program, long seen as one of Europe’s most appealing residency-by-investment options, may soon become even more attractive. According to a Bloomberg report, the Portuguese government is considering reforms to streamline the application process and introduce improved financial …
Portugal’s has one of the most popular golden visa programs in the world, and one of the ways that you can obtain this visa and obtain residency in Portugal is by investing in a qualifying fund (or funds), such as …