What are the current Portugal Golden Visa investment options?

As of 2024, the main options are: investment funds (€500,000), cultural heritage (€250,000) and company formation with job creation (€500,000). Residential real estate was removed from the programme in 2024.

Do Turkish documents need apostille for Portugal Golden Visa?

Yes. Portugal is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention. Turkish documents must be apostilled and accompanied by certified Portuguese translations.

How long does the Portugal Golden Visa take?

Current processing times at AIMA (the Portuguese immigration authority) can range from several months to over a year. Having complete and correctly formatted documents minimises the risk of requests for additional information that add to delays.

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Portugal Golden Visa — Document Guide for Turkish Investors

Updated April 2025

Portugal's Golden Visa (ARI) offers one of the most attractive residency-by-investment programmes in Europe — Schengen freedom of movement, a pathway to Portuguese citizenship after five years, and a minimum physical presence requirement of just seven days per year. The document process requires certified Portuguese translations and apostilles for all Turkish documents.

Current investment options

Route	Minimum	Notes
Qualifying investment fund	€500,000	Most popular current route
Cultural heritage donation	€250,000	Approved projects
Company / job creation	€500,000	10 jobs minimum
Research activity	€500,000	Approved R&D institutions

Note: Residential real estate was removed from the Portugal Golden Visa in 2024. Verify current eligibility and requirements with a Portuguese immigration lawyer before committing to an investment.

Required documents

Document	Translation	Apostille
Passport	Portuguese or English certified	—
Criminal record	Portuguese certified	Yes
Marriage certificate	Portuguese certified	Yes
Birth certificates (children)	Portuguese certified	Yes
Financial solvency proof	Portuguese or English certified	—
Investment certificate	Portuguese certified	If applicable
Health insurance (valid in Portugal)	—	—

Key benefits

✓ Schengen zone freedom of movement

✓ Family members included (spouse + children)

✓ Only 7 days per year minimum stay

✓ Portuguese citizenship after 5 years

✓ EU passport — 180+ countries visa-free

✓ NHR (Non-Habitual Resident) preferential tax regime for new residents

Prepare your Portugal Golden Visa documents

Criminal record, marriage and birth certificates — certified Portuguese translations and apostilles from our Ankara office.

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