What are the current eligible investment options for the Golden Visa?

As of 2025, eligible investment routes for the Golden Visa program include several options. Investors can choose to invest a minimum of €500,000 in approved Golden Visa Alternative Investment Funds. Another option is a €500,000 investment in a commercial company that creates at least five permanent jobs. Alternatively, job creation itself qualifies, requiring the establishment of ten new jobs in Portugal. For those interested in research, a €500,000 investment in certified scientific research projects is an eligible pathway. Additionally, there is a Cultural Production Golden Visa donation option of €250,000, or €200,000 if located in a low-density area. Similarly, the Artistic Production Golden Visa investment requires a contribution of €250,000 (or €200,000 in a low-density area). However, this option can be more challenging as it depends on finding relevant and approved projects authorized by Portuguese government bodies. To explore these options further, arrange a discovery call with Portugal Pathways. They can provide insights into the different investment routes and share their Golden Visa residency by investment guide. Portugal Pathways also offers a Golden Visa investment index featuring up to 30 alternative investment funds in Portugal that are approved for Golden Visa purposes.