Published: 04.10.2026
Purchasing real estate does not qualify an applicant for Portuguese residence under the investment programme; this restriction has been in place since October 2023. The source also describes other residence routes, including investment in the economy and residence for financially independent persons.
According to the source, buying property in Portugal is no longer an investment basis for obtaining residence. For investors, this means that a real-estate budget cannot directly be used as a residency route, so another eligible pathway must be selected. This primarily affects non-EU nationals considering investment-based relocation; purchasing a home remains a separate decision and does not replace the immigration process. Prospective investors should account for this before committing funds, as choosing the wrong basis can cost time and money.