NEW: Portugal Startup Co-Investor Visa Program 2025
Not comfortable locking up €500,000 in capital for 5+ years to get a flexible Portuguese residency via the country’s Golden Visa Program? Fortunately, there are faster, more cost-effective alternatives, such as the HQA Residency Program, and Visadoro’s brand-new offering – the Portuguese Startup C0-Investor Visa.
Here’s why more prospective Golden Visa applicants are choosing the Startup Co-Investor route in 2024…
UNRIVALLED VALUE: Priced at only €150,000, excluding legal and service fees, the Startup Co-Investor Visa is THE most affordable investment based Portuguese residency product on the market going into 2025.
PROGRAM MECHANISM: By making an early stage investment in a vetted Portuguese technology startup, you can gain Portuguese residency and unlock a world of optionality – and significant potential ROI – via this innovative new Startup Co-Investor Visa program.
MATCHMAKING & SUPPORT: Choose your early stage startup investment target from a curated selection of Portuguese technology startups participating in our proprietary startup incubator.
EXCEPTIONAL LIFESTYLE: Portugal is a globally renowned travel destination, offering a high quality of life at a low cost, stunning and varied architecture and scenery, as well as a near-unparalleled level of personal safety.
CLEAR PATH TO CITIZENSHIP: Gaining Portuguese residency via this program puts you on the road to obtaining Portuguese Permanent Residency (PR) after 5 years, and full citizenship thereafter, making the program a no-brainer for applicants hailing from countries with low visa-free travel access.
VISA-FREE TRAVEL: As a Portuguese temporary resident, you will enjoy visa-free travel access to all the other Schengen Area countries for 90 out of every 180 days. This makes Portuguese residency incredibly value for those seeking to travel across the European Union for business and leisure purposes.
PROCESSING SPEED: Whereas Golden Visa processing can take up to 24 months (or longer), Portuguese Startup Co-Investor Visa applications are typically processed within as little as 4 months. This fact alone sets our Portuguese Startup Co-Investor Visa program in a class of its own.
Find out more about the benefits of this high-impact investor visa program below, or contact us now for more information.
KEY COUNTRY FACTS & STATS
Population: 10.41 million (2022)
Capital: Lisbon
GDP: $255 billion (2021)
Tech Hubs: Porto and Lisbon
English Widely Spoken: Yes
Time Zone: UTC+00:00
Life Expectancy: 81+ Years (2021)
Portuguese Unicorn Companies: 7
Dual Citizenship Allowed: Yes
Average House Price Growth: 7.8% YoY (December 2023)
UNESCO World Heritage Sites: 17 Attractions
Flight Time To New York: Under 7 hours
Tax Benefits (New Residents): NHR Program
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How The Portuguese Startup Co-Investor Visa Program Works…
Priced at only €150,000 (excluding legal and program fees), the Portugal Startup Co-Investor Visa is THE most affordable alternative to Portugal’s Golden Visa in 2024 (tying with our HQA Research Residency product).
Rather than locking up €500,000 for 6+ years and trying to navigate the risks of Venture Capital and Private Equity funds to get a Golden Visa, you can tick the majority of the same boxes with the Startup Co-Investor Visa Program (more on that below). In addition, the program also enables you to acquire a significant stake in a vetted Portuguese tech startup with high ROI potential…
Featuring an all-inclusive pricing structure, the Portuguese Startup Co-Investor program is even more affordable than the Cultural Golden Visa* (priced from €200,000 excluding service provider and legal fees). In addition, the Startup Co-Investor Program features a “no-win, no fee” clause at the initial Temporary Residency stage, offering clients unrivalled peace of mind.
As we’ve seen in the past 2 years, investment migration programs are at risk of being used as political footballs by leftwing politicians.
In this regard, the Startup Investor Visa shines: Unlocking indisputable socio-economic value – especially in the Portuguese interior – the program offers a high degree of future-proofing, no matter which direction the political winds are blowing.
Let’s take a look at the key program components for the Startup Co-Investor Visa Program below…
[STARTUP MATCHMAKERS (US)]
[VETTED INVESTMENT TARGETS]
[STARTUP CO-FOUNDER (YOU)]
[STARTUP INCUBATOR]
What Does Your Role As Startup Co-Founder Entail?
Apart from making an early stage investment in a vetted Portuguese startup, you will also have the ability to weigh in on the enterprise’s positioning and strategy.
Based on your resume, we therefore present a number of suitable startups that could benefit from your experience and expertise for your consideration.
Using LEAN startup development principles, your expert input as co-founder helps steer the project’s strategy towards achieving product-market fit, and ultimately shipping a Minimum Viable Product (MVP).
The Startup Investor Visa Program is therefore exceptionally well suited to serial entrepreneurs and applicants who hold a recognized university degrees – or, alternatively, applicants who have extensive experience in highly skilled areas such as technology, computing, blockchain, renewables, artificial intelligence, etc.
STEM oriented degree holders comprise the lion’s share of applicants for this program, hailing from countries like the US, UK, Canada, South Africa, Vietnam, India and China.
Our team can assist with matching your resume, skills and expertise with a suitable Portuguese startup.
While a high-level of involvement is required from each startup co-founder, this is a done-for-you, concierge type program.
And given that the Startup Investor Visa falls into a priority visa category, applications are typically processed far more swiftly than Golden Visa applications (in 3-5 months, vs 18-24 months).
As with the Golden Visa, the initial Startup Investor Residency Permit is valid for a period of 2 years, after which it is renewable for an additional 3 years. After the first 5 years, applicants who can also meet the program’s language proficiency and minimum stay requirements become eligible to apply for Permanent Residency, and Portuguese citizenship, thereafter.
As Startup Investor Visa applicant you can use your own preferred immigration law firm to assist with the the residency application process itself, or we’ll be happy to introduce you to our preferred local legal suppliers.
Portugal’s Latest New Golden Visa Options Compared (2025)
| Key Program Considerations | Startup Investor Visa Fee + Startup Investment |
Artistic Production Golden Visa Donation |
VC/PE Fund Golden Visa Investment |
Job Creation Golden Visa Investment |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Capital Outlay | €150K | €250K (€200K NUTS III) | €500K | €500K | |
| Contribution Type | Fee + Investment | Donation (Typically) | Investment | Investment | |
| Minimum Hold Period | 5 Years+ | N/A | 5 Years+ | 5 Years+ | |
| Capital Guarantee | N/A | N/A | Some underwritten fund options exist | Some options exist | |
| Family Eligible | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Path To PR and Citizenship | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Basic Portuguese Proficiency Required For Citizenship | Yes – Level A2 | Yes – Level A2 | Yes – Level A2 | Yes – Level A2 | |
| Governmental Approval Step Before Capital Is Committed | No | Yes | No | No | |
| Minimum In-Country Presence Requirements | Flexible, based on the in-country stay exceptions rule. | 7 Days per year (on average): 7 days during Year 1. 14 days during each subsequent 2-year period of residence. |
7 Days per year (on average): 7 days during Year 1. 14 days during each subsequent 2-year period of residence. |
7 Days per year (on average): 7 days during Year 1. 14 days during each subsequent 2-year period of residence. |
Why Choose To Work With Us?
Pioneers of the Artistic Production Golden Visa AND the €400K Rural Job Creation Golden Visa
We have THE most affordable Portuguese Residency By Investment product suite
A seasoned team of Portugal Golden Visa experts based in Porto, Obidos and Belmonte
We offer a choice of investment (asset backed), donation, and fee-based options
Extensive experience in serving the needs of British, American and Canadian applicants
We enjoy excellent relationships with local suppliers, can can help you find the reliable providers your need – fast.
JOSE MINEIRO, VISADORO FOUNDER & CEO
About Mr Jose Mineiro
Secure Your Portuguese Plan B For Less in 2025. Contact Us Now To Get Your Startup Co-Investor Residency In Just 4-6 Months From Today.
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