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The Global Talent Residence Program is designed to attract exceptional talent in science, technology, and innovation.
The Portugal Global Talent Residence Program attracts top talent in science, technology, and innovation, driving economic growth and job creation through a streamlined residence pathway for skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors.
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Minimum cost of EUR 170,000
The right to live, work, and study in Portugal, with the option to include family members
The Global Talent Residence Program is designed to attract exceptional talent in science, technology, and innovation. This program aims to promote economic growth, foster innovation, and create job opportunities through a streamlined residence pathway for highly qualified professionals, investors, researchers, and entrepreneurs, with a particular focus on research and development projects and start-up ventures hosted at Portugal's esteemed and established universities. Another popular route to residence in Portugal is the Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program, which offers investors and their families the opportunity to obtain residence through qualifying investments.
Applicants to the Portugal Global Talent Residence Program must:
Successful applicants are expected to collaborate with leading Portuguese universities, leveraging cutting-edge resources to develop innovative products and services or to invest in Portugal's growing entrepreneurial landscape.
The application process involves an initial assessment of eligibility and document preparation, followed by the submission of residence applications for the main applicant and family.
Unlike standard routes that require approval from a Portuguese consulate, the Global Talent Residence Program allows candidates to apply directly in Portugal. This fast-tracked process reduces waiting times and avoids the high rejection rates often associated with consulate applications.
Once approved, the residence permit is issued for two years and can be renewed for three years. Applicants become eligible to apply for citizenship after seven years for citizens of Portuguese-speaking countries and EU nationals, and after 10 years for all other nationalities.
The Portugal Global Talent Residence Program provides a streamlined pathway to residence for highly qualified individuals, including investors, researchers, and entrepreneurs in science, technology, and innovation. It aims to drive economic growth, foster innovation, and create employment, with a strong focus on research and start-up initiatives in collaboration with Portugal’s leading universities.
Portuguese universities partner with the program to access global expertise from leading entrepreneurs and investors. This strengthens teaching, research, and start-up support, while expanding international networks and attracting top talent. The collaboration also boosts start-up success and contributes to economic growth in Portugal.
Applicants must contribute a minimum of EUR 170,000 for a family of four, with an additional EUR 5,000 for each extra dependent. They should also demonstrate strong qualifications or talent in science, technology, or innovation, and show a clear commitment to Portugal’s research and development or start-up ecosystem through collaboration or investment.
Successful applicants and their families gain the right to live, work, and study in Portugal, as well as visa-free access to Europe’s Schengen Area. The Portugal Global Talent Visa also offers access to quality healthcare, education, and a high standard of living in one of Europe’s most dynamic and welcoming countries.
Processing times for Portugal Global Talent Visa applications may vary. Please contact us to find out more.
Yes, the main applicant can include their spouse and dependent children in the application. The Global Talent Program covers a family of four, with an additional fee of EUR 5,000 for each extra qualifying dependent.
Approved applicants are granted a two-year residence permit, which can be renewed for an additional three years.
The process starts with an eligibility review and document preparation, followed by submitting applications for the main applicant and family. Unlike standard routes, this program allows direct application in Portugal, reducing delays and lowering rejection risk.
Yes. Applicants may apply for Portuguese citizenship after seven years for citizens of Portuguese-speaking countries and EU nationals, and after 10 years for all other nationalities, while retaining other citizenship(s).
As the global leader in residence and citizenship planning, Henley & Partners is best placed to advise you and your family. Contact us for a free consultation.
