Golden Visa Cost Calculator: Golden Visa Cost Estimator

Investment Route Selection

Investment Fund

€500,000

Most popular route: Invest in qualifying Portuguese investment or venture capital funds regulated by CMVM.

Cultural Heritage

€250,000

Support artistic production, cultural projects, or national heritage preservation initiatives.

Scientific Research

€500,000

Fund research and development activities in Portuguese public or private institutions.

Job Creation

10+ Jobs

Create at least 10 full-time permanent jobs for Portuguese residents or EU citizens.

Family Information

Number of Applicants

Include main applicant, spouse/partner, and dependent children or parents

Custom Investment Amount (€)

Only applicable for investment fund route. Minimum €250k for cultural, €500k for others

Investment Returns & Extensions

Expected Annual Return (%)

Conservative estimate: 2-4% for funds, 0% for cultural/research donations

Include 2-year renewal (Year 2)

Include 4-year renewal (Year 4)

Include tax advisory services

Renewals are mandatory to maintain Golden Visa status. Tax advisory recommended for non-EU residents.

Complete Cost Breakdown

Investment & Core Costs

Primary investment €500,000

Legal services (comprehensive) €6,000

Tax advisory services €2,000

Legal services include full application support, document preparation, and representation

Official AIMA Fees

Application processing fee €605

Residence permit issuance €6,045

Official AIMA fees per person. Children under 18 may have reduced fees.

Additional Costs

Document translations & notarization €800

Bank account setup & maintenance (5 years) €1,200

Travel & miscellaneous expenses €2,000

Estimated costs for document preparation, bank services, and travel to Portugal for appointments

Total Program Cost €521,273

Investment returns over 5 years €79,585

Net investment cost €441,688

Important Processing Timeline

Current Golden Visa processing takes 18-24 months due to AIMA's backlog of ~55,000 applications. Plan accordingly and consult qualified immigration lawyers for realistic expectations.

Investment Summary

Your comprehensive Golden Visa investment provides Portuguese residency with minimal stay requirements, EU access, and a path to citizenship in 5 years.

"Global mobility is more than just a service—it’s a responsibility we live every day. Having lived across London, Portugal, Spain, Amsterdam, and Australia, I understand the challenges and opportunities of international living from the inside out.

At Zoark, we use this firsthand expertise to craft secure, seamless pathways for investors, entrepreneurs, and global families—delivering private banking-level discretion, tailored strategy, and uncompromising results.

Our mission is to turn the complexity of second citizenship and wealth migration into clarity, control, and genuine peace of mind for clients who expect the very best."

Dean Fankhauser

CEO, Zoark

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Portugal Golden Visa Calculator

Calculate the comprehensive cost of obtaining your Portugal Golden Visa including all fees, legal services, and investment returns.