Portugal’s Constitutional Court has emphasised the country’s commitment to those bringing investment into its business and arts communities. In a ruling in early August 2025, the court upheld the right of Golden Visa holders to bring their extended family to Portugal, including adult children, parents and other relatives, without having to prove they cohabited in their country of origin.
The Golden Visa supports residency-by-investment in Portugal, with the added benefit of visa-free travel within the Schengen Area. Investment can be via company/job creation, donations or qualifying funds, providing a range of routes to obtaining the Golden Visa. Investment starts from €200,000 for a donation, while fund investment starts from €500,000.
The court’s ruling is positive news for families, highlighting the continuing appeal of the Golden Visa for those considering a move away from the UK.
Christina Hippisley, General Manager of the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in the UK, comments: “Supporting wealthy individuals to invest in Portugal delivers obvious fiscal advantages to the country. The court’s ruling demonstrates a common-sense approach to Portugal’s ability to attract foreign investment. It also provides financial and lifestyle benefits to individuals – and their extended families – who use the Golden Visa route to obtain residency rights in Portugal. We would encourage anyone considering applying for the Portuguese Golden Visa to attend one of our upcoming Moving to Portugal Shows to find out more.”
The Moving to Portugal Show and Seminars is the UK’s premier event for anyone considering making the move. Free to attend, it provides a wealth of information on visas, residency, taxation, property and far more, with a carefully curated list of presenters and exhibitors ensuring attendees have access to expert advice on all aspects of moving from the UK to Portugal.
At the most recent show in London, 32.2% of attendees expressed interest in Portugal’s Golden Visa, highlighting the extent of demand for information on this well-established route to Portuguese residency and citizenship.
The next Moving to Portugal Shows take place in London on October 16 and Edinburgh on November 21. They will provide people up and down the country with key information and face-to-face networking opportunities, including with qualified fund representatives and visa specialists. The shows are free to attend, with tickets bookable online in advance:
· London: https://London-MTP-2025.eventbrite.co.uk
· Edinburgh: https://MTP-Edinburgh.eventbrite.co.uk
For more information, please contact the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in the UK: www.portuguese-chamber.org.uk or www.movingtoportugal.org.uk, tel 00 44 7463 689666.
