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Client Diana showing her permit

"I chose to make a first appointment with the Atlantic Bridge out of pure empathy. Then it all started to happen and I'm here in Lisbon. I say with peace of mind that I received information, guidance, attention and all support from the team."

Diana, D7 Visa Client

Journalist

Client Nilarah and Family

"Atlantic Bridge fulfilled our dream! Now I live with my family in Lisbon in peace and safety."

Nilarah Albuquerque

Architect at Lisbon

Client Alessandra showing her permit

"The process for obtaining a residence visa in Portugal is very bureaucratic and thorough. Having the Atlantic Bridge, next to me, made all the difference on that route. I just have to thank Atlantic Bridge and the team that accompanied us during this process."

Alessandra, D3 Visa Client

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D7 Visa, The Program for Passive Income Holders

Why Choose the D7 Visa

  • It does not require investment in the country, only proof of passive income.
  • Allows you to live with quality of life in the 6th safest country in the world.
  • Free access to the highest quality education and public health systems in Europe.
  • Possibility to request Portuguese citizenship after 5 years of residence in the country.
  • Allows you to work in Portugal, including for reunited family members.

Who Can Apply?

  • Retirees and Pensioners with recurrent and secure income.
  • Holders of Stable Passive Income, e.g. Income from Owned Property, Financial Applications, Profits and Dividends from Companies Royalties from Property Rights.

Minimum Financial Requirements

  • Provide proof of a minimum monthly passive income of EUR 760, and a minimum deposit of EUR 9,120 in a Portuguese account for one year for the main applicant.
  • For spouse or partners must submit an increase of 50% of the minimum amount required.
  • For the other members of the group, an increase of 30% of the minimum required amount must be presented.

Family Reunification

  • Children or stepchildren who are minors or disabled.
  • Children or stepchildren over 18 years old*.
  • Spouses or partners.
  • Parents or in-laws*.

How we will help you

  • We assess your Eligibility.
  • We provide you with a fully dedicated Account Manager and Immigration Specialist.
  • Assisting with the submission of your application and representing you in any procedures that may be necessary.
  • Ensuring that your application is completed correctly and efficiently.
  • Monitoring the progress of your application approval process.
  • Assigning an Immigration Specialist to be with you at the meeting with the Immigration Services in Portugal.

*See conditions with our consultants.

Golden Visa, The Investor Program

Why Choose Golden Visa

  • Possibility to apply for Portuguese citizenship or permanent residence after five years of maintaining the investment in the country.
  • Permission to travel visa-free throughout the Schengen Area.
  • It is not mandatory to reside in Portugal, only one seven-day visit per year.
  • Varied investment options: funds, real estate, cultural, job creation, etc.
  • Possibility of extending the benefits to the family with a single investment.

Golden Visa Qualifying Investments

  • Acquisition of shares in investment funds or venture capital funds: EUR 500,000.
  • Capital transfer applied to scientific research activities: EUR 500,000.
  • Capital transfer applied to support national artistic or cultural production - EUR 500,000.
  • Creation of 10 jobs in Portugal.
  • Establishment of a company or capital increase of a company already established in Portugal and creation of 5 jobs | EUR 500,000.

Family Reunification

  • Children or stepchildren who are minors or disabled.
  • Children or stepchildren over 18 years old*.
  • Spouses or partners.
  • Parents or in-laws*.

*See conditions with our consultants.

How We Work

Schedule a Free Consultation

An initial individualized consultation helps us assess your profile and identify the type of visa best suited to your goals and context.

High-Touch Service From Experts

We provide complete assistance in obtaining the necessary documentation and formulating your visa application at the Consulate until you arrive in Portugal.

Enjoy Europe

We advise you and your family in the Residence Permit (RA) application, following all your steps with attention and ensuring total safety.

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The Golden Visa via Investment Funds

Although the investment funds available to Golden Visa applicants have more traditional cost structures and management fees than other funds on the market, the cheapest, easiest and quickest route to obtaining the Golden Visa may be through investing in Funds.

Since 2018, interest has been growing in the option of investing in a fund that meets certain qualifications. Currently, the minimum investment amount is EUR 500,000.

Investment advantages

  • You save a lot of time by not having to explore and search for properties, nor do you have to waste time managing the costs and maintenance of your property.
  • You also save a lot of money on fees and taxes.
  • Investment in funds is more diversified and is associated with more stable risks and rates of return, always varying according to the type of fund.

Due to CMVM (Comissão do Mercado de Valores Mobiliários, the Portuguese regulatory body) regulations, it is not possible to publish many details about individual funds, however we have contacted the managers of some of the best rated funds available to Golden Visa investors.

Golden Visa Eligible Investment Funds

Golden Heed Fund | Heed Capital

  • Minimum investment for GV: EUR 500,000
  • Term of fund: 8 years
  • Investment profile: Real estate investment (residential and commercial).
  • Open to Americans: Yes

Iberian Student Living Fund | Heed Capital

  • Minimum investment for GV: EUR 500,000
  • Term of fund: 6 years
  • Investment profile: Portfolio of built student housing
  • Open to Americans: Yes

ImpactNow Fund | Heed Capital

  • Minimum investment for GV: EUR 500,000
  • Term of fund: 10 years
  • Investment profile: The first Portuguese Impact Venture Capital Fund managed by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, unlocking a significant amount of private capital and focused exclusively on the SDG 2030 agenda.
  • Open to Americans: Yes

MedCapital Fund | C2 Capital

  • Minimum investment for GV: EUR 500.000
  • Term of fund: 10 years
  • Investment profile: Investments in small and medium sized healthcare operators; regional consolidation of small operators
  • Open to Americans: Yes

Innovation Fund | Lince Capital

  • Minimum investment for GV: EUR 500.000
  • Term of fund: 8 years + 2 years (optional)
  • Investment profile: growth capital, debt strategy and start-ups
  • Open to Americans: Yes

Navigator II | Lince Capital, FCR

  • Minimum investment for GV: EUR 500.000
  • Term of the fund: 7 years + 2 years with investment term of 5 years
  • Investment profile: real estate market (residential and commercial)
  • Open to Americans: Yes

Recap Fund | Insula Capital

  • Minimum investment for GV: EUR 500.000
  • Term of the fund: 8 years
  • Investment Profile: Real Estate Investment (Residential, Office, Commerce, Hotel). Location in Portugal (minimum 60%) and Other European Capitals, Switzerland and UK (maximum 40%)
  • Open to Americans: Yes

Self Storage | Insula Capital

  • Minimum investment for GV: EUR 500.000
  • Term of fund: 7 years
  • Investment profile: Investment in the acquisition of self-storage facilities and operators located in the city center of highly fragmented, underdeveloped and fast growing markets
  • Open to Americans: Yes

88 Fund | Insula Capital

  • Minimum investment for GV: EUR 500.000
  • Term of the fund: 8 years
  • Investment profile: Investment in the luxury short term rental real estate business
  • Open to Americans: Yes

Eagle Fund | Insula Capital

  • Minimum investment for GV: EUR 500.000
  • Term of the fund: 10 years
  • Investment profile: Investment in real estate companies that finance development projects or buy commercial real estate assets for a long-term lease in the future
  • Open to Americans: Yes

Although the investment funds available to Golden Visa applicants have more traditional cost structures and management fees than other funds on the market, the cheapest, easiest and quickest route to obtaining the Golden Visa may be through investing in Funds.

Real Estate Investment Eligible for Gold Visa

Casas Vivas | Douro Valley

Authentic luxury, providing original local experiences and classy living.

House

  • Floor area: 145m² + 46m² terrace
  • Dining room
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Private storage room (for owners)
  • Double zone premium wine cooler
  • Bang & Olufsen TV
  • Bang & Olufsen sound system
  • Douro vineyard views

Lofts

  • Floor area: 67m² + 20m² terrace
  • Kitchenette
  • Double zone premium wine cooler
  • Sun deck
  • Bang & Olufsen TV
  • Bang & Olufsen sound system
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Expat Consulting

When thinking about moving to Portugal, there is nothing more useful than getting advice from an Expat living and loving life in Portugal for several years. Maureen Carreira is one of our Expat Consultants, she is a former restaurateur from Philadelphia, now living in Portugal. Maureen has a stupendous love story with a Portuguese tech entrepreneur, originally from Évora. They moved to Portugal in 2014. Before the pandemic Maureen used to split her time between a historic house on a hilltop in Lisbon, and her organic farm, Monte do Ceitil, nestled among the vineyards of Alentejo.

Through many enriching experiences as an American entrepreneur Expat in Portugal having a Portuguese family, she had the opportunity to know Portugal deeply, and understand the preferences as well as the challenges of the adaptation process. For this reason, Maureen joined us to help Expats get prepared and introduced to the Portuguese way of life. If you are moving to Portugal and need help to address all your questions about your new life in Portugal, you can request a Consultation with Maureen.

Our Offices

Lisbon

Passeio de Neptuno 5-B

Porto

Rua José Maria Pedroto, 11

São Paulo

Rua Joaquim Floriano 820, 8º andar, sala 4

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