Portugal Golden Visa — Investor Residence Permit (2 years, renewable)for 🇾🇪 Yemeni citizens travelling to 🇵🇹 Portugal

📋Required Documents7

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  Criminal-record certificate from the country of origin / residence
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  Portuguese tax number (NIF) and a Portuguese bank account
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  Proof of the lawful source of the invested funds
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  Completed application and biometrics appointment at AIMA
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  Proof of a qualifying investment (e.g. €500,000 in an eligible fund; the real-estate route closed in 2023)
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  Health insurance valid in Portugal
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  Valid passport

ℹ️What to Expect

To apply for a Portugal Golden Visa — Investor Residence Permit (2 years, renewable), book an appointment at the nearest Portugal embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 90 days. The government fee is EUR 533.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements with the Portugal embassy or official government website before booking travel.

🌐Why Yemeni passport holders need a visa for Portugal

Yemeni citizens require a visa to enter Portugal based on the current immigration requirements set by Portugal's government. Yemeni passport holders must apply through the Portugal embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.

⚠️Common Reasons Portugal Golden Visa — Investor Residence Permit (2 years, renewable) Applications Are Refused6

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  The investment does not meet the post-October-2023 qualifying criteria — note the real-estate and €1.5M capital-transfer routes were abolished; only investment funds (€500k), research (€500k), cultural/heritage donation (€250k, or €200k in low-density areas) and job creation now qualify.
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  The source of the invested funds cannot be evidenced as lawful, or the investment is not fully made or maintained for the required period.
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  The fund or project does not satisfy the legal conditions (e.g. a qualifying fund must meet maturity and non-real-estate composition rules).
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  Insufficient or unverifiable supporting documents, or failure to meet the minimum-stay obligation at renewal.
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  An incomplete or inconsistent file, or a passport with insufficient validity.
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  A relevant criminal record, a prior overstay, or false statements or forged documents.

Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational — always verify current requirements at the official government portal.

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