{
    "slug": "portugal",
    "country": "Portugal",
    "iso": "PT",
    "program_name": "Residency Permit for Investment Activity (ARI / Golden Visa)",
    "type": "residency_by_investment",
    "status": "active",
    "status_note": "Real-estate route removed Oct 2023; funds/business/research/donation remain.",
    "authority_url": "https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/",
    "investment_options": [
        {
            "route": "Qualifying investment fund",
            "min_usd": 550000,
            "notes": "EUR 500k"
        },
        {
            "route": "Job creation / business",
            "min_usd": 550000,
            "notes": "EUR 500k"
        },
        {
            "route": "Cultural donation",
            "min_usd": 220000,
            "notes": "EUR 200k"
        }
    ],
    "residency_granted": "2-year renewable permit",
    "physical_presence": "7 days/year average",
    "path_to_citizenship": "~10 years (extended 2026)",
    "family": "spouse, dependent children, dependent parents",
    "restricted_nationalities": [],
    "confidence": "high",
    "verified_date": "2026-07-08"
}