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5–10 Years: Permanent Residence to Citizenship. Secure Portuguese Golden Visa qualification through compliant investment, with a clear pathway to permanent residency and eventual citizenship eligibility.
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Invest with confidence in Portugal’s leading regulated fund — your gateway to European residency.
Explorer Investments is Portugal’s #1 Fund Manager
the only major player allowing Golden Visa investors to invest alongside institutions through the country’s most experienced Private Equity platform.
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Key benefits of the Portuguese & European Golden Visa programs — offering secure, flexible, and fast-track pathways to EU residency and citizenship.
Tailored for global investors aiming to combine lifestyle, opportunity, and long-term security within Europe.
Portuguese Residency Pathway
5–10 Years: Permanent Residence to Citizenship. Secure Portuguese Golden Visa qualification through compliant investment, with a clear pathway to permanent residency and eventual citizenship eligibility.
European Union Access
Gain unrestricted access to live, work, and travel across all 27 European Union member states with full mobility rights.
Tax Optimization Strategy
Access to NHR 2.0 (Non-Habitual Resident) status providing up to 10 years of favorable tax treatment for qualifying income streams.
Diversified Portfolio Growth
Balanced exposure across markets and asset classes, optimized for tax benefits.
Regulatory Compliance Assurance
Full compliance with CMVM Portuguese regulations and U.S. SEC requirements, including comprehensive FATCA and PFIC reporting.
Institutional Management
Professional portfolio management by licensed financial advisors, certified planners, and experienced investment specialists.
André Bandeira
ab@explorerinvestments.com
Maria Campos Silva
mcs@explorerinvestments.comOur team is dedicated to supporting you with transparency and efficiency. We’re here to assist with anything you need, ensuring a smooth and seamless experience. Contact André and Maria for more information.
After the 2023 changes, these are the primary routes. The fund option is currently the most popular for combining residency eligibility with potential returns.
Invest a minimum of €500,000 in a regulated venture/private equity fund that capitalises Portuguese companies.
Get Full DetailsCreate at least 10 full-time jobs. From €500,000 total company capitalisation; reductions apply in low-density areas.
Get Full Details€250,000 for artistic production/cultural heritage or €500,000 for scientific research activities.
Get Full DetailsExplore our most recent analyses, investor guides, and policy updates — always up to date with the latest developments in Portugal’s investment residency program.
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A Golden Visa investment is a significant undertaking, and proper due diligence is essential. However, there are compelling reasons behind the recent surge in applications:
The landscape is shifting for all Golden Visa schemes. The EU’s top court recently struck down Malta’s citizenship-by-investment program, and Brussels continues to pressure member states to phase out or restrict Golden Visas. While the programs remain in place, they are becoming increasingly limited.
Most jurisdictions apply the principle of fairness, ensuring that existing applicants are protected (‘grandfathered’) under the rules in force at the time of their application. Submitting an application now helps lock in today’s conditions.
In Portugal, one of the most attractive features — the five‑year path to citizenship — is under review. The government is considering extending the timeline (potentially to 10 years). While permanent residency will remain available, acting now gives applicants a strong chance (though not a guarantee) of securing the shorter five‑year route.
Shifts are happening across the Atlantic as well. Political volatility in the United States is at historic highs, with proposals once unthinkable now entering mainstream debate. For many investors, securing a “Plan B” abroad while conditions remain favorable has become a priority.
While careful due diligence is always essential, these factors explain why more qualified investors are choosing to move quickly—before today’s opportunities narrow or disappear altogether.
Backed by Portugal’s Largest Private Equity Fund
Get permanent residency in just 5 years and full citizenship after 6.
Only 7 days per year required in Portugal to maintain your residency.
Enjoy visa-free access to 27 Schengen countries across Europe.
Live, work, and study freely throughout the European Union.
Extend full residency rights to your spouse and children.
Access Portugal’s top-tier healthcare and education systems.
To choose the Golden Visa through Explorer Investments
Invest alongside major institutions with Portugal’s #1 private equity firm — over €1.8B AUM and 20+ years of success.
Get EU residency in 5 years and citizenship in 6 — with just 7 days/year in Portugal. Travel freely within Schengen.
Access a fund with 3x target MOIC, full transparency, and “skin in the game” from the fund managers.
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It is recommended to consult Chapter V of Decree-Law nº 162/2014, of October 31st, published in the Official Gazette, as well as its revision by Law nº 2/2020, of March 31st. The information included here is of a general nature, and therefore each potential investor should seek independent advice (e.g., legal, financial, tax, etc.)