For high-net-worth investors, securing European residency is fundamentally an investment in family security, world-class healthcare, and elite academic opportunities. The Portugal Golden Visa program is designed to provide comprehensive family reunification under a single investment subscription.
Under Portuguese Law (Article 98 of Law 23/2007), the primary applicant can include their spouse, dependent children, and dependent parents under one unified €500,000 EUR fund investment, granting European residence cards to the entire household.
Spouse and Unmarried Partner Inclusions
Under Portuguese immigration law, the primary applicant can sponsor their legally married spouse with full residency privileges.
Additionally, Portugal recognizes legally registered civil partnerships and de facto unions, allowing unmarried long-term partners to qualify upon presenting official documentation.
Spouses hold equal rights to live in Portugal full-time, travel freely across the 29 Schengen states, and establish businesses or seek employment across the country.
Inclusion of Dependent Children Up to Age 25
Minor children under the age of 18 are automatically eligible for inclusion upon presenting certified birth certificates.
Adult children aged 18 to 25 can also be included in the family file, provided they satisfy three statutory criteria: they must be unmarried, enrolled as full-time students at an accredited educational institution, and financially dependent on the main applicant.
Adult children with physical or mental disabilities of any age qualify for lifetime inclusion, ensuring lifelong care and access to European healthcare infrastructure.
Inclusion of Dependent Parents Across Both Spouses
The primary investor can sponsor their biological or legally recognized parents, as well as the parents of their spouse.
Parents aged 65 and older qualify automatically upon submitting an affidavit of dependency.
Parents under 65 can also be included, provided documented proof of financial dependency (such as regular bank maintenance transfers or tax dependency records) is provided.
All included parents receive independent 5-year biometric residence cards, granting them peace of mind and access to Portugal's national healthcare system (SNS).
Equal Civil Rights and Independent European Cards
Every family member included in the Golden Visa application receives their own independent European biometric residence permit.
Family members enjoy identical Schengen mobility privileges, allowing spouses, children, and parents to travel across Europe together or independently.
Children have the legal right to enroll in Portugal's top private bilingual schools, British curriculum academies, and prestigious universities with affordable domestic European tuition rates.
Adding Family Members Post-Approval
The Portuguese immigration system allows you to update your family file as your household expands.
If the main applicant marries after receiving their residence permit, the new spouse can be added through a family reunification filing.
Similarly, newborn children born after initial approval are registered and issued European residence credentials upon submitting an authenticated birth certificate.
