2012-2025 Complete Analysis
Portugal Golden Visa Statistics
Comprehensive data on Portugal's Golden Visa program including investment trends, nationality shifts, and regulatory changes
15,619
Main Applicants
24,983
Family Members
€9.2B+
Total Invested
4-6 mo
Current Processing
Investment Performance by Year
| Year | Applications | Investment (€) | Top Countries |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q1 | 486 | €298.45M | 🇺🇸 USA (143) · 🇬🇧 UK (97) · 🇨🇦 Canada (58) |
| 2024 | 2,415 | €1.38B | 🇺🇸 USA (625) · 🇬🇧 UK (389) · 🇨🇦 Canada (271) |
| 2023 | 2,901 | €1.54B | 🇺🇸 USA (567) · 🇨🇳 China (306) · 🇬🇧 UK (234) |
| 2022 | 1,281 | €654.29M | 🇺🇸 USA (216) · 🇨🇳 China (213) · 🇧🇷 Brazil (109) |
Program Evolution Timeline
2021
China dominates with 270 applications. Total investment: €460M
2022
USA takes lead position. Applications rise to 1,281
2023
Record 2,901 permits. October: Real estate route ends
2024
Fund investments dominate. AIMA streamlines processing
2025
Processing time reduced to 4-6 months. Digital applications at 92%
Current Investment Routes
Following the October 2023 changes, these are the available Golden Visa investment options:
Cultural Heritage
€250,000
Support arts, culture, or heritage preservation projects
Research & Science
€500,000
Fund scientific research in Portuguese institutions
Job Creation
10+ Jobs
Create employment for Portuguese citizens or residents
Top Nationalities 2023-2025
🇺🇸
United States
1,335
🇬🇧
United Kingdom
720
🇨🇳
China
582
🇮🇳
India
460
🇧🇷
Brazil
458
🇨🇦
Canada
329
2025 Key Metrics & Outlook
Processing Improvements
Backlog Reduction
65%
Digital Applications
92%
Fund Investment Usage
78%
Future Developments
- 🚀 Tech Startup Route - €350,000 investment option launching late 2025
- ⚡ Express Processing - Priority track for qualified applicants
- 🌱 Green Investment - New sustainability-focused categories
- 🤝 Digital Nomad Hybrid - Combined visa options under review
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