€250,000

Minimum Investment

5 Days/Year

Minimum Stay Req.

5 Years

To Citizenship Eligible*

26 Countries

Schengen Visa-Free

Schengen Zone Access

Live, work, and travel freely across 26 European countries. Remove the hassle of repeated visa applications.

EU Citizenship Pathway

After 5 years of legal residency, apply for Portuguese citizenship — one of the world's most powerful passports, accepted in 188+ countries.

NHR Tax Regime

Brazil and Portugal have a double taxation agreement. Brazil taxes residents on worldwide income; careful tax planning between both countries is essential. Portugal’s NHR regime can offer significant advantages.

Education & Healthcare

Access Portugal's public healthcare and top-ranked universities. Children study across the EU at domestic student fees.

Family Reunification

Include spouse, dependent children under 26, and dependent parents — all in a single application at no additional investment.

Quality of Life

300+ days of sunshine, low cost of living, high safety rankings, vibrant expat communities — Portugal ranks among Europe's best places to live.

Language Advantage

As a native Portuguese speaker, Brazilian applicants have a significant advantage at the citizenship stage — the A2 language requirement is easily met, and integration into Portuguese society is seamless.

Brazil-Portugal Bilateral Relations

Brazil and Portugal have exceptionally close ties. Brazilian nationals are the largest foreign community in Portugal, making integration easy with strong social and business networks.

Brazilian CPF vs Portuguese NIF

Brazilian investors need to obtain a Portuguese NIF (Tax Identification Number) — separate from Brazil’s CPF. We handle NIF registration remotely as part of our onboarding process.

Hague Apostille Process

Brazil is a Hague Convention signatory. Brazilian documents can be apostilled through state judicial authorities in Brazil before submission to Portuguese authorities — a straightforward process.

Free Eligibility Check

We review your profile, confirm eligibility, and recommend the best investment route for your goals.

Document Preparation

We compile your complete dossier: apostilled docs, NIF registration, bank account opening, and fund subscription.

AIMA Application

Your lawyer submits the pre-application to AIMA and schedules your biometrics appointment in Portugal.

Residence Card Issued

After AIMA approval, your 2-year renewable residence card is issued. Renew twice, then apply for citizenship.

Q: Do Brazilian citizens get any advantages in the Golden Visa process?

A: Yes. As native Portuguese speakers, Brazilian nationals have a significant advantage at the citizenship stage. There is also strong cultural familiarity with Portugal, making integration easier.

Q: Can I maintain my Brazilian residency while getting Portuguese residency?

A: Yes. The Golden Visa only requires 5 days/year in Portugal. You can maintain your Brazilian life while building your EU residency record toward citizenship.

Q: Is there a special visa for Brazilian citizens going to Portugal?

A: Brazilian nationals don’t need a tourist visa for short stays in Portugal. However, the Golden Visa is a residency permit — different from the tourist entry privilege — and requires an investment application.

Q: How does Brazilian tax residency interact with Portuguese residency?

A: Brazil taxes worldwide income for Brazilian residents. If you reduce your Brazilian tax residency, Portugal’s NHR regime can be highly advantageous. We recommend a Brazil-Portugal tax specialist.

Q: What’s the fastest investment route for Brazilians?

A: The €500K investment fund route is the most popular and often the fastest to process for Brazilian applicants, as it has fewer due diligence complications than real estate.