Portugal - Reimagined for You
Secure EU residency in as little as 8 months – Invest through vetted VC funds, fully
compliant with U.S. tax and legal standards.
Why the VC Fund Route?
Fully Remote
7 Days to Year Minimum Stay
Transparent, Audited Funds
Stay U.S. Tax Compliant
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some frequently asked questions FAQs and their answers related to the Golden Visa
Yes, as of July 2025, Portugal’s Golden Visa program remains open, but only through non – real estate routes. The most popular and reliable option is the 500.000€ investment in regulated venture capital (VC) or private equity funds. Real estate investment is no longer eligible.
You do not need to relocate. As a Golden Visa holder, you:
- Maintain U.S. residency and tax status.
- Can travel visa – free to 29+ Schengen countries.
- Access Portuguese public healthcare and education.
- Qualify for EU citizenship in 5 – 10 years, depending on residency law changes.
- Need to only spend 7 days per year in Portugal.
Only funds that are:
- CMVM regulated.
- Complaint with Golden Visa rules.
- Have an audited track record, clear exit strategy, and defined investment scope.
Here at Residencys we present a curated shortlist to qualified clients during our
onboarding process.
Yes. We can arrange pre-qualified, private meetings with fund representatives in Lisbon or remotely via Zoom. However, many U.S. investors complete the entire processremotely, including fund subscription and application filing.
Our Process
Choose a Fund
We curate only CMVM – regulated VC funds with performance history, exit
strategy, and legal transparency.
Apply Seamlessly
Our in – house team and Portuguese lawyers handle your Golden Visa application from A to Z.
Become a Resident
Secure Portugal residency in
6 – 9 months. Maintain freedom to live in the
U.S. while gaining EU access.
Benefits for Investors
Dual Citizenship
Allowed to keep both U.S. and Portuguese passports.
Global Mobility
Visa – free travel to 29 Schengen countries.
Access to public services
Visa – free travel to 29 Schengen countries.
Favorable tax environment
Non – residents are taxed only on Portuguese –
source income. NHR program has stopped but the regime remains tax – efficient.
Strong ROI
Fund investments offer sector diversification and oversight, avoiding risks tied to property.
Invest in Portugal’s future & yours.
Portugal’s Golden Visa Program is a residency by investment program launched in 2012. As of 2025, it continues – but with a strategic pivot from real estate to economic growth, focusing primarily on qualifying investment funds, business creation, research, and heritage support.
Our Story
Residencys was founded to bridge the gap between high net worth U.S. investors and the new era of residency – by – investment in Europe. As expats, lawyers, and fund analysts, we saw the confusion created by outdated immigration firms still clinging onto the real estate model. We created residencys to offer a smarter, compliant, and investment – driven path – one that aligns with the evolving Portuguese legal landscape and the unique tax realities of American investors.
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Secure your path to Portugal’s Golden Visa – without buying real estate. Book your free call today.
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