A Smarter Way to EU Residency: Portugal’s Golden Visa Explained
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Thinking about moving to Portugal or securing EU residency through investment? 🇵🇹
Portugal’s Golden Visa 2025/2026 offers one of Europe’s most flexible pathways to residency, travel freedom, and future citizenship — all through smart, strategic investment.
In this video, we explain how the Golden Visa compares to the D7, what’s changed since real estate stopped qualifying, and how families can benefit — including access to EU university education for your children and even grandchildren.
Discover the updated investment routes, timelines, and benefits that make Portugal one of the most appealing options for expats, retirees, and global investors.
⏱️ Chapters
00:00 Introduction & overview
02:13 What is Portugal’s Golden Visa program?
03:30 Who is eligible to apply?
05:00 Can family members be included in one application?
06:18 Current investment options (now that real estate is no longer eligible)
08:50 Costs, fees & taxes involved
10:02 How long does the Golden Visa process take?
13:11 Required documents for your application
14:19 Main benefits of Portugal’s Golden Visa
16:48 Travel freedom across the Schengen Area
18:09 Pathway to Portuguese passport & EU citizenship
20:37 Do you need to speak Portuguese for citizenship?
21:03 How children can access free or affordable EU university education
21:49 Age limits and conditions for dependent children
23:00 Opportunities for entrepreneurs & business owners
25:08 Why act now — what’s changing in 2025/2026
27:50 About the expert guest
29:44 Using existing investments in Portugal to qualify
30:57 Minimum investment amounts for business & fund options
💡 Learn More
If you’d like to explore your own eligibility or discuss the best investment route for your situation, you can:
🟡 Schedule a free 30-minute consultation with our expert guest here: https://calendly.com/expats-portugal/portugal-golden-visa
🟡 More information and contact details for Holborn Assets: https://expatsportugal.com/business-directory/holborn-assets/
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