Golden Visa in Portugal - New Rules 2022
22 . 1 . 2022 Essential Financial Information
A golden visa is a residence permit granted in exchange for qualified investments in Portugal. Obtaining a golden visa allows you to work, live and study in Portugal and to move throughout the Schengen Area, without having to become a tax resident in Portugal. All eligible members of your family may benefit from this residence permit.
Investing in Madeira is the best option to obtain a Golden Visa in Portugal:
In 2022, the Golden Visa Portugal program will undergo some changes:
Obtaining a Golden Visa in exchange for real estate investment will be limited to the purchase of real estate for residential purposes in Madeira, Azores, and some inland regions of Portugal. In the case of real estate allocated to the commercial sphere (stores and offices), these restrictions do not apply.
Please refer to the following table:
| Type of investment | Minimum amount (€) | Changes in 2022 |
| Acquisition of real estate | 500.000 | Only eligible in Madeira, Azores and interior Portugal |
| Acquisition of real estate, whose construction was completed at least 30 years ago, or located in an urban rehabilitation area, and execution of rehabilitation works on the acquired real estate | 350.000 | Only eligible in Madeira, Azores and interior Portugal |
Additionally, the minimum amount of some investment options eligible for Golden Visa in Portugal has increased:
| Type of investment | Minimum amount (€) | Minimum amount in 2022 (€) |
| Creation of 10 jobs and social security registration of the employees | / | / |
| Capital transfer for the incorporation or reinforcement of the share capital of a commercial company based in Portuguese territory, combined with the creation of five permanent jobs. | 350.000 | 500.000 |
| Capital transfer to be applied in research activities developed by public or private scientific research institutions, integrated in the national scientific and technological system | 1.000.000 | 1.500.000 |
| Investment in artistic production or maintenance of the Portuguese national cultural heritage | 350.000 | 500.000 |
| Investment in artistic production or maintenance of the Portuguese national cultural heritage | 250.000 | 250.000 |
| Acquisition of shares in investment funds or venture capital funds for the capitalization of Portuguese companies | 350.000 | 500.000 |
Madeira, besides being one of the few regions in the country where the purchase of residential real estate is eligible for a Golden Visa, has unique conditions that make it the best option to obtain a Golden Visa in 2022.
The mild climate, unique quality of life, low cost of living and stunning landscapes make Madeira a fantastic place to live.
Madeira benefits from an attractive real estate market, full of good opportunities and investment. A dynamic and innovative business environment and an advantageous tax regime are some of the reasons that make Madeira an excellent destination for foreign investment.
To obtain a Golden Visa in Madeira consider that:
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