“While other countries closed their doors, a new window opened here”, highlights Renato Martins in an interview with Inteligência Financeira
Spain’s decision to end its Golden Visa program paves the way for a reconfiguration of the global investment map. With its neighbor’s withdrawal, Portugal emerges as a robust and strategic alternative for foreigners seeking international mobility, asset protection and even European citizenship — without the requirement of continuous residency.
With new rules in force since 2023, the Portuguese Golden Visa no longer includes real estate and now prioritizes investments in innovation, culture and sustainability. The process has also become more efficient: documents in English, Spanish or French no longer require translation, and biometric scheduling is done automatically within 90 days. The message is clear — Portugal wants to attract a more sophisticated investor profile.
But why does this matter to high-net-worth Brazilians?
Because the Golden Visa offers:
- Legal residence with minimum stay requirement;
- Free movement within the Schengen Area;
- Possibility of extending the benefit to the family;
- Access to health, education and advantageous tax regime;
- Portuguese citizenship after five years — no requirement for language fluency.
The program’s reform not only aligned it with global trends, but also strengthened its attractiveness for those seeking legal security and international diversification. Portugal made its choice: instead of closing its doors, it decided to qualify its criteria and open new windows of opportunity. Read the full article on here.
Do you want to understand how to structure this type of investment and protect your assets abroad safely? Click here for more information and find out if the Golden Visa is the right path for you.
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