Portugal — Investment routes
| Route | Official minimum | Real total, family of four | Hold | Recoverable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investment fundUnits of CMVM-regulated collective investment funds, at least 60 percent invested in Portuguese companies, five-year maturity. The dominant route since real estate was excluded in October 2023. | €500 000 | ≈ $720 900 | 5 yr | No |
| BusinessIncorporation of a Portuguese company creating at least five permanent jobs, or reinforcement of share capital maintaining ten posts. | €500 000 | ≈ $720 900 | — | No |
| Investment fundScientific research contribution to institutions within the national scientific system. | €500 000 | ≈ $720 900 | — | No |
| Investment fundSupport for artistic production or the preservation of national cultural heritage, through approved bodies. | €250 000 | ≈ $360 450 | — | No |
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