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Residence Permit for Investment (ARI)

Understand how qualifying investment activities connect to a Portuguese residence application.

StatusA residence permit for investment activity; permanent residence and citizenship have separate conditions.
Planning focusQualifying activity, source of funds, maintenance requirements and family arrangements
Source checked2026-09-23

What this route provides

AIMA administers ARI and related family-reunification applications. The selected investment activity must meet the current legal criteria.

Fit with your family and plans

This route may be worth exploring for individuals and families exploring investment-linked residence. First identify who needs residence, work permission or school access. Check each family member’s eligibility, timing and independent rights rather than assuming a single application meets every need.

Key distinction

Do not assume any property transaction or fund qualifies. Separate legal eligibility, asset risk and exit analysis.

Documents to discuss

Evidence of investment eligibility and holding, funds records, applicant and family documents. This is a planning list, not the authority’s complete checklist. Confirm certification, translation and validity requirements before ordering documents.

Budget beyond the headline

Ask for a written breakdown of government charges, professional fees, document costs, any investment or deposit, and ongoing living or renewal expenses. Show costs per family member and distinguish non-refundable expenses from capital at risk.

Renewal and the next stage

Record the conditions that must continue after approval, renewal dates and any investment-holding obligations. A residence route does not automatically lead to permanent residence or citizenship; those require separate analysis.

A practical sequence

  1. Define goals and family needs
  2. Check category and eligibility
  3. Prepare documents and budget
  4. Confirm engagement and submission route

Preparation, submission and government assessment are different stages. No fixed approval date is promised.

Official source

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Requirements can change. Confirm current conditions and who is authorised to assist or submit before committing funds.

Before you decide

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YOUR NEXT STEP

Start with your priorities.

Share your goals, destination interests and timing. Ask about service scope, the responsible adviser and fees before engagement. Please do not send sensitive documents in an initial enquiry.