What does the Portugal golden visa really cost in total in 2026, on top of the €500,000 investment?
Ordem dos Advogados no. 67185P, checked active on · Answered
Per applicant, budget the current online AIMA fees of €632.10 for analysis and €6,314.20 for the first card. A five-year plan normally includes another analysis fee of €632.10 and a €3,157.80 renewal fee: about €10,736.20 per person, subject to the DUC issued by AIMA. Typical legal fees are €5,000-€15,000 for the main applicant, €1,000-€3,000 per dependant and €1,000-€4,000 for a main-applicant renewal. Fund documents may provide for 0%-3% subscription fees, roughly 1%-2.5% annual management fees and a 10%-20% performance fee above a hurdle. Also allow for NIF/tax representation (€100-€500 yearly), banking support (€300-€1,000) and translations, certifications and apostilles (€50-€300 per document). Fund fees may reduce NAV rather than require separate cash.
David Simões Fitas, Ordem dos Advogados 67185P
What does the Portugal golden visa really cost in total in 2026, on top of the €500,000 investment? The full answer
Per applicant, budget the current online AIMA fees of €632.10 for analysis and €6,314.20 for the first card. A five-year plan normally includes another analysis fee of €632.10 and a €3,157.80 renewal fee: about €10,736.20 per person, subject to the DUC issued by AIMA. Typical legal fees are €5,000-€15,000 for the main applicant, €1,000-€3,000 per dependant and €1,000-€4,000 for a main-applicant renewal. Fund documents may provide for 0%-3% subscription fees, roughly 1%-2.5% annual management fees and a 10%-20% performance fee above a hurdle. Also allow for NIF/tax representation (€100-€500 yearly), banking support (€300-€1,000) and translations, certifications and apostilles (€50-€300 per document). Fund fees may reduce NAV rather than require separate cash.
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