Is Portugal’s Golden Visa Right For You?

We believe Portugal’s Golden Visa isn’t right for everyone.

For example:

If you want to move to Portugal full-time and you qualify for another visa (like the D7 or Digital Nomad Visa), then Portugal’s Golden Visa is unnecessarily expensive and backlogged.

Most other visas would be easier.

However:

  • If you want to avoid tax residency in Portugal
  • If you want to spend minimal time in Portugal
  • If you want to avoid spending 8+ months of the year in Portugal
  • If you want to limit the amount of Portuguese bureaucracy in your life
  • If you simply want a backup plan (in case sh*t hits the fan in the US or wherever)

Then we believe the Golden Visa could be the right option for you.

Fill out the form and we’ll help you figure out whether the Golden Visa is the right visa—or whether there’s a better option for you. Plus, we’ll also throw in a free copy of our book Moving to Portugal Made Simple.

Is The Golden Visa Right For Me?

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Do You Want to Move to Portugal?
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Are you willing to become a tax resident of Portugal?

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