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Does buying property in Portugal give you residency or citizenship?

Answer updated 18 October 2026Independent guide
Short answer

No, buying property alone does not grant residency or citizenship. You need a visa such as D7, D8, or Golden Visa (though real estate investment for Golden Visa has been restricted). Residency requires meeting specific criteria, and citizenship typically requires five years of legal residence, but rules are under review. Always confirm with official sources like AIMA or the Portuguese consulate.

General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules and amounts change: confirm with official sources.

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