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Does the Azores still issue the Golden Visa through real estate investment?

Answer updated 18 October 2026Independent guide
Short answer

No. The Golden Visa route based on buying real estate was closed in Portugal in 2023, and that includes the Azores. Other investment routes (such as investment funds or certain job-creation and cultural options) have their own conditions and may change. Never rely on an agent's promise: confirm current eligibility with AIMA or an immigration lawyer before investing.

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

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