Residency Permit for Investors (RPI)
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Residency Permit for Investors (RPI)

Investment PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

60-120 days

Application Fee

110 EUR

Stay Duration

3 years

Renewable

Varies

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Available

This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Residence permit for non-EU investors making qualified investments in Portugal including capital transfer, business creation, or scientific research.

The RPI (Residency Permit for Investors) allows non-EU investors to obtain residence through qualified investments. Options include capital transfers of EUR 350,000+, business creation, or investments in scientific research and development.

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Requirements

Financial

Investment Required

350,000 EUR

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

Valid for duration plus 3 months

Investment documentation

Proof of EUR 350,000+ commitment

Bank statements

Showing investment funds availability

Criminal record certificate

From country of residence

Health insurance

Valid coverage

Accommodation proof

In Portugal

Financial capacity proof

For 12 months subsistence

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Advantages

  • Access to EU residency through investment
  • Family can join
  • Path to permanent residency
  • Schengen area access
  • Property investment option available

Considerations

  • High minimum investment (EUR 350,000)
  • Lengthy processing time
  • Ongoing investment requirements
  • Significant capital requirement

Application Process

1

Plan investment

Determine investment type (capital transfer, business, research)

2

Secure investment

Arrange EUR 350,000+ investment in qualified project

3

Prepare documentation

Gather investment proof and financial documents

4

Apply at consulate

Submit RPI application

5

Pay fee

EUR 110

6

Await decision

Processing takes 60-120 days

7

Complete investment

Transfer funds and finalize investment

8

Receive permit

Obtain residence permit

Application Forms

National Visa Application Form

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