Portugal Golden Visa Guide 2026 — Expert-Reviewed (PDF)

The Golden Visa still works in 2026 — but not the way old blogs describe it. The property route is gone, citizenship now takes 10 years, and the real costs go well beyond €500,000. This guide gives you the current picture — reviewed by a licensed Portuguese residency firm.

Inside:

• The four qualifying routes in 2026 — funds (€500k), donations (from €200k), research, jobs — and who each fits
• The real numbers: exact government fees (€6,946.30 per person), fund costs, realistic all-in budget
• How to choose a fund without getting burned — a 7-point due-diligence checklist, incl. FATCA for US investors
• The honest timeline: what AIMA delays actually look like in current cases
• Permanent residency & the new 10/7-year citizenship law — what changed on 19 May 2026
• Taxes, family applications, and the six most expensive mistakes

Expert review: Pedro Branco — Portugal Residency Advisors.

Instant PDF download · 2026 edition · Updated August 2026.