Portugal
Highly Qualified Activity Visa
Population
Over 10 million inhabitants
Languages
Portuguese
Economy
Mixed economy with strong services, tourism, and agriculture sectors
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Visa-Free Travel
187 countries.
Advantage
- Residency Rights: Right to live, work, and study in Portugal.
- Dependents: Includes spouse or de facto partner, children (over 18 must be single, studying, and financially dependent on the main applicant), and parents (under 65 must be financially dependent on the main applicant).
- Visa Duration: An initial 2-year visa is granted, followed by a 3-year renewal, providing a total of 5 years of residence for the main applicant and eligible dependents.
- Visa-free travel throughout Europe’s Schengen Area.
- Public Services: Access to free public education and healthcare for residents.
- Physical Presence: Minimal physical presence requirement.
- No language requirement.
- Processing Time: Fast application processing.
- Opportunity to apply for citizenship within 5 years (subject to additional requirements).
Requirements
- Age Requirement: Must be over 18 years of age.
- Criminal Record: Must have a clean criminal record.
- Business Commitment: Create, fund, and implement a new venture with a local Portuguese university.
- Documentation: Submit all required documents.
- Additional Costs: Payment of all applicable additional costs.
Investment Option
Option 1:
Investment Amount: EUR 42,000 investment into a new business venture.
Option 2:
Business Collaboration: Venture designed in collaboration with a local Portuguese university or business incubator, based on the applicant’s professional background.
Option 3:
Applicant Involvement: Applicant contributes to business design, structuring, and offers insight to the business team.
Process (3 to 4 months)
- Due Diligence: KYC and background checks conducted.
- Business Creation: Development of business venture with a local Portuguese university or business incubator.
- Application Submission: Formal application submitted to authorities.
- Biometrics: Applicant visits AIMA (Portuguese immigration) for biometrics.
- Residence Permit: Initial residence permit granted for 2 years.
- Family Reunification: Eligible dependents apply (approval in approx. 3–4 months).
- Renewal: After 2 years, residence permit is renewed for an additional 3 years.
