Legalization in Portugal: Residence Permit and Citizenship

Cost of services: from 3000 €

Portugal is one of the most popular destinations for legalization of foreign citizens. It offers several types of residence permits (RP) for those who come to study, work, invest or launch a startup. There is also the possibility of obtaining citizenship through naturalization or by birth. In 2024, the residence permit and citizenship programs in Portugal remain among the most attractive in Europe.

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Types of Residence Permits in Portugal

• student visa

  For those applying to universities in Portugal, a student visa is offered, which allows you to live in the country during your studies and work up to 20 hours a week.

• Visa for remote workers (Digital Nomad Visa)

  Portugal offers one of the best digital nomad programs, allowing you to work remotely from the country for international employers.

• Startup visa

  A program for entrepreneurs who want to open a startup in Portugal. It is suitable for those who launch innovative projects and want to develop their business in this country.

• Golden visa

  An investor program that allows you to obtain a residence permit through investments in real estate or business in the amount of 500 euros. It gives the opportunity to live in Portugal and freedom of movement in the Schengen area.

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Obtaining a residence permit in Portugal gives you the opportunity to legally live, work and travel throughout Europe.

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Portuguese citizenship: how to get it?

• Citizenship by birth

  Children born in Portugal can obtain citizenship provided that one of the parents has been legally resident in the country for at least 2 years.

• Citizenship by naturalization

  Citizenship can be obtained after 5 years of legal residence in Portugal. This period can be reduced for those who were born in the country or have Portuguese roots.

• Citizenship by Investment

  Investors participating in the Golden Visa program can apply for citizenship after 5 years of holding a residence permit without the need to permanently reside in the country.

For more information on citizenship and residency in Portugal, please see official information from SEF Portugal.

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