The Portugal D2 Visa and the Golden Visa are two different programmes to secure Residency by Investment. These mechanisms target different types of investors, though their goal is ultimately the same, which is to attract foreign capital to be injected into the Portuguese economy in exchange for Residency in Portugal.
Here is a brief comparison of the programmes:
Application Process Time
3-6 months
12-18 months
Minimum Investment Amount
Portugal Homes specialised packages require only a single initial investment
The Portugal Golden Visa program has three main investment options:
an investment of €500,000 or higher in the acquisition of units of investment funds
or a venture capital fund;
a donation of €250,000 for artistic output or supporting the arts and cultural heritage;
and an investment of €1,5 million to create of jobs.
Renewal Period
D2 Visa renewal process is online and automatic
Requires physical presence in Portugal every 2 years
Government Fees
Government fees can be less than €5K for a family of 4 over 5 years
As high as 45K for a large family over 4 years
Process Time
3-6 months
Minimum Investment Amount
Portugal Homes specialised packages require only a single initial investment
Renewal Period
D2 Visa renewal process is online and automatic
Government Fees
Government fees can be less than €5K for a family of 4 over 5 years
Process Time
12-18 months
Minimum Investment
The Portugal Golden Visa program has three main investment options: an investment of €500,000 or higher in the acquisition of units of investment funds or a venture capital fund; a donation of €250,000 for artistic output or supporting the arts and cultural heritage; and an investment of €1,5 million to create of jobs
Renewal Period
Requires physical presence in Portugal every 2 years
Government Fees
As high as 45K for a large family over 4 years