Portugal Golden Visa for 3 Bitcoins

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We offer an exciting opportunity for crypto investors to invest in Portuguese golden visa program for just 3 BTC (equivalent of 300,000) invested in hospitality investment fund and recover their investment back after 5 years with full //path to Portuguese nationality. Crypto investors prefer investment funds instead of cultural/artistic donation because, the capital is recoverable generating high ROI returns.

We have two good investment models that qualifies under Portugal golden visa.

1.Hospitality Fund

The Prime Low risk fund invests in hospitality operations in hotels producing returns on the capital.

  • Financing option – Pay just 300,000 (no returns or dividends paid) instead of 500K. We will arrange a loan for 200K from a lender. Capital refundable after 5 years.
  • Equity500,000 (10% pa returns, low fees). Capital refundable.

Additional Fee (covers 5 years)

AIMA Fee – 12,096 per person
Legal fee – 8000 to 10,000

2. Crypto Fund

The Horizon Medium risk fund invests in 65% Portuguese fixed income companies and 35% in Bitcoin assets.

  • Equity – 500,000 (15-20% returns p.a) . No financing option possible.

Bitcoin has consistently outperformed all other assets including stock markets and gold. ARK Research in the US updated their forecast for Bitcoin for $1.2m in 2030. This fund could be interesting particularly for UAE and US investors with exposure Crypto markets .

Additional Fee (covers 5 years)

AIMA Fee – 12,096 per person
Legal fee – 15,000 to 25,000

Golden Visa Regulation

The Key condition for Investment Funds operating under the Portuguese GV legislation are:

  • CMVM Approved
  • Investment must be held for at least, of five years and, at least,
  • 60% of the investments invested in companies headquartered in Portugal.
  • Head office in national territory.
  • No exposure to real estate assets.

This is also a reason why investment funds with exposure above 40% in Crypto do not qualify for Portuguese golden visa.

Crypto Not Legal Tender

Crypto/BTC is not a legal tender for Portugal golden visa. You cannot pay using directly using Bitcoin, only fiat is accepted by AIMA immigration authority.

How to Convert BTC to Fiat

One way to do it is convert BTC (during peak) to Fiat (USD) through exchanges. Another way is take a fiat loan from AAV, Binance or any other crypto exchanges with Bitcoin as collateral, take advantage of low interest rates. Once you have the fiat ready, you have to open bank account in Portugal (legal requirement) and fund the account and final step subscribe to the fund.

Q&A

What are the current processing times in 2025?

About 4-6 months if you have all forms completed and supporting documents (in order)

How i benefit from Special tax regime?

Portugal has and attractive Non-Habitual Resident regime with low tax rate for 10 years for Investors moving Fiscal Residency to Portugal. Non Habitual Residency (NHR 2.0) will be available until end March 2025, will offer attractive tax benefits, such as a reduced 20% income tax rate for qualified professionals in strategic areas for the national economy.

Do you have CMVM regulatory approval?

Yes, all the above funds approved by CMVM. Legal opinion and approval letter provided upon request.

What is the exit strategy of crypto fund?

The crypto fund is open end fund (highly liquid) you can redeem the investment anytime.

What the conditions for Portuguese nationality?

Golden visa holders after 5 years can file for nationality through the lawyer, by fulfilling the below conditions.

– Must maintain 2 weeks per 2 years (minimal residence)
– Pass A2 language test
– No criminal record.

Please contact us for more information.

Prabhu Balakrishnan

Prabhu Balakrishnan

Founder and CEO of Best Citizenships

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