For Bangladeshi citizens seeking a Portugal Golden Visa (investment visa), here are the key requirements and investment options:
Eligibility
Non-EU Citizenship: The applicant must be a non-EU, non-Swiss, or non-EEA national.
Clean Criminal Record: Proof of no convictions for crimes punishable in Portugal.
Minimum Investment:
Venture capital/private equity funds: €500,000.
Donation to arts or cultural projects: €250,000.
Research and development projects: €500,000.
Business investment: €500,000 and the creation of five jobs or incorporation of a new company
Health Insurance: Comprehensive coverage valid in Portugal is mandatory
Stay Requirement:
Golden Visa holders must spend at least 14 days in Portugal every two years to maintain their residency status
Path to Citizenship:
After five years of residency (meeting minimum stay requirements), Golden Visa holders can apply for permanent residency or citizenship. Citizenship requires passing a basic Portuguese language test and demonstrating ties to Portugal
Application Process:
Choose and complete the investment.
Apply online through the Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (SEF) portal.
Submit documents, attend a biometrics appointment, and pay fees.
Approval typically takes 6–18 months
