Portugal Golden Visa Training

Course Description

Portugal Golden Visa, officially known as the Residence Permit for Investment Activity (ARI), is a long-term residency program under Portuguese immigration law allowing non-EU nationals to obtain residence through qualifying investments. The training explains the updated rules after 2023 reforms, where real estate investment is no longer eligible, and focuses on current legal investment routes such as investment funds, business creation, research contribution, and cultural support. The course covers SEF/AIMA authority procedures, documentation strategy, compliance rules, and long-term residency & citizenship planning under current Portuguese policy. Conducted fully in live interactive workshop format. No recorded sessions available. Participants receive structured study material, certification, lifetime guidance, and permanent access to the World Visa Academy professional network.

What You'll Learn?

• Modules
  Module 1: Portugal Golden Visa Legal Framework
  Legal basis of ARI program, changes after 2023 law reform, role of AIMA , residence validity, renewal rules, stay requirements, and difference between Golden Visa and other Portugal residence permits.
  
  Module 2: Eligible Investment Routes (Updated Rules)
  Investment fund route, scientific research contribution, cultural heritage donation, company formation with job creation, business investment requirements, minimum investment thresholds, source of funds verification, and ineligible routes such as real estate after policy change.
  
  Module 3: Application Filing & Approval Procedure
  Online pre-application, document legalization & apostille, NIF & bank account process, proof of investment, criminal record, health insurance, biometrics in Portugal, AIMA appointment system, processing timelines, and refusal / delay reasons.
  
  Module 4: Residence Rights, Renewal & Citizenship Strategy
  Residence validity, minimum stay requirement, family reunification , Schengen travel rights, renewal every 2 years, transition to Permanent Residence, Portuguese citizenship after 5 years, and compliance requirements for naturalization.