UPDATE: The minimum fund investment for the Portuguese Golden Visa is now €500,000. And it is no longer possible to obtain a Golden Visa by property investment or bank deposit.
But that doesn’t stop you from buying a €500,000 property AND investing in a Golden Visa Fund – from just €525,000!
Below, we have compiled a list of 49 investment funds that are eligible for the Portuguese Golden Visa in 2024. We also include salient details like the Fund Descriptions, Life Cycles, Target Yields, Closing Dates, as well each fund’s Contact Details.
Portugal Golden Visa Funds (2024/2025)
Check out the latest list of eligible, €500,000 fund investment options for the Portuguese Golden Visa below…Despite us taking care to ensure the below information is correct, we take absolutely no responsibility for the correctness of the information provided. We also don’t guarantee that this list of Portuguese investment funds covers all of the available options.
Portuguese Funds Vs Other EU Golden Visa Funds
| Golden Visa Fund Option | Portugal | Italy | Hungary | Greece |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Capital Requirement | €500,000 | €500,000 | €250,000 | €350,000 |
| Nature Of Fund | VC/PE | Real Estate (Prime Hospitality Assets) | Real Estate (Sprint Asset is the first approved Guest Investor Visa eligible fund), with at least another two funds slated for approval before the end of 2024). | Real Estate, or Mutual Funds investing in Greek corporate or government bonds, or Greek shares. |
| Pre-Approval Step | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Projected Yield | Variable | 15% IRR | 0% Yield (on the Sprint Asset Fund) | Variable |
Alternatives To Portuguese Golden Visa Funds
| Minimum Capital Requirement | €500,000 | €250,000 (€200,000) |
€175,000 | €150,000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VC Funds; PE Funds Job Creation Via Company Capitalization (5 Jobs) |
Artistic Production Funding OR Cultural Heritage Preservation Projects (20% reduction for projects situated in NUTS III low-density areas = €200,000) |
Highly Qualified Activity (HQA) Visa / HQA Residency / Packaged D3 Visa Program – Ideal Residency Option For Startups + Tax Benefits Under New NHR | Become a co-founder in a Portuguese startup – white-glove, done-for-you program. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Are There Any Golden Visa Funds Offering Exposure To Crypto?Andre Bothma2024-10-01T21:35:48+00:00
Going into 2025, there are at least two Golden Visa Funds investing in digital assets like Bitcoin and Bitcoin ETFs.
The Unbound Crypto Fund invests in crypto assets indirectly, by investing in Portuguese companies with significant Bitcoin on their balance sheets, whereas The Golden Crypto Fund invests directly in Bitcoin (held in cold storage), as well as Bitcoin ETFs. The Golden Crypto is also an open-ended fund, offering monthly subscriptions and redemptions.
To find out more about this Portuguese Golden Visa Crypto Fund, click here.
Which Portuguese Golden Visa Funds Are Open-Ended?Andre Bothma2024-09-27T17:46:25+00:00
Going into 2025, the following Portuguese Golden Visa Funds are open-ended:
- The Golden Visa Crypto Fund
- Saratoga POR 1 Fund
- 3CC Portugal Golden Income Fund
- Optimize Portugal Golden Opportunities Investment Fund
- NEW: The Portuguese Champions Open-Ended Fund
To view the rest of the Golden Visa Investment Funds, click here.
Is the Portugal Golden Visa worth it?Andre Bothma2021-09-26T19:58:52+00:00
Whether the Portuguese Golden Visa is worth it will depend in large part on your specific circumstances and needs as an investor:
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If you are ready to go settle in Portugal permanently, opting for a D7 Visa, which has no minimum investment requirement, might make more sense. The D2 Visa for foreign entrepreneurs might also be an option to look at.
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If you’re NOT ready to move to Portugal permanently, and you’re essentially looking for a back-up plan, then the Golden Visa is an excellent option.
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If you’d like the low level of time commitment and flexibility of a Golden Visa, but you’d prefer not to commit a full €350,000 – €500,000 in capital for 5 years in order to gain a flexible Portuguese residency, then the HQA Visa may be a viable – and more affordable – alternative. Think of it as the cheapest Portuguese Golden Visa option.
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If you’re looking to make a property based Golden Visa investment in a European capital city after 31 December 2021, then you’ll need to look at Athens (Greek Golden Visa), or Madrid (Spanish Golden Visa).
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If you’re looking for the cheapest property based Golden Visa in Europe, you’ll want to consider the Greek Golden Visa. The minimum investment requirement for the Greek program is €250,000, whereas in Portugal, the lowest property based option is priced from €280,000.
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If you’re looking to maximize your ROI, then a venture capital (VC) or Private Equity (PE) fund based investment may be preferable to a real estate investment, especially considering the devastating impact Covid has had on rental returns in Portugal during the past 18 months. Learn more about the available Golden Visa Funds here.
If you’re not quite sure about which option would suit you best, feel free to get in touch today.
Can I pay for my Golden Visa Fund Investment with crypto?Andre Bothma2024-09-05T10:40:22+00:00
Yes, you can – albeit indirectly. Some service providers may allow you to pay for your professional fees in Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies. And since at least one Portuguese bank recently obtained a crypto license, you can now pay for your Golden Visa investment in crypto as well.
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Portuguese Golden Visa Funds comparison for 2024 compiled by…
Andre Bothma
Administrator
Founder
D7 Visa
Born in Cape Town, South Africa, Andre is a seasoned digital entrepreneur with extensive experience working in the demand-side of the Residency and Citizenship By Investment industry. He has been writing about Golden Visas, Citizenship By Investment and investment migration programs for over six years, and has frequently written and been interviewed by industry-leading RCBI publication, IMIDaily.com. Andre is a D7 Visa holder and Portuguese resident himself. Having identified a gap in the market for affordable European immigration solutions outside of Golden Visas, he launched D7 Visa to help more foreign individuals and families settle in Europe without the need for property investment. Andre is a regular contributor to the pages of Sovereign Man, a leading international diversification publication catering to a global audience. He is also one of the earliest global promoters of the HQA Visa Program and the Cultural Golden Visa program (Portugal) as well as the Hungarian Golden Visa. Andre spends half his time in Porto, Portugal.