How long does the Residence Permit for Investment Activity (ARI) (Portugal) take to process?

Processing depends on the competent Portuguese consular post, AIMA appointment availability and document checks.

How long can you stay on the Residence Permit for Investment Activity (ARI) (Portugal)?

Temporary ARI is valid for 2 years; minimum stay is 7 days in the first year and 14 days in each later 2-year period.

Can you work on the Residence Permit for Investment Activity (ARI) (Portugal)?

Residence permit allows residence and work/business activity in Portugal.

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Portugal

A sunny, welcoming nation famous for its flexible residency programs and quality of life.

Visa Routes Breakdown

26 Total

Work (11)

PR (2)

Study (2)

Visit (6)

Capital: Lisbon
Currency: Euro (EUR)
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Languages: Portuguese
Time vs Colombo: -4h 30m to -5h 30m
Population: About 0.0 million
Calling code: +351
Drives on: Right
Climate: Maritime temperate; cool and rainy in north, warmer and drier in south

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Visa Routes Breakdown

26 Total

Work (11)

PR (2)

Study (2)

Visit (6)

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At a glance

Government fee

AIMA EUR 773.74 analysis + EUR 7,730.11 grant

Official fee from Portugal Gov.pt, MFA consular fee table, AIMA fee table or Diario da Republica. External provider fees may be additional. Where a route page and the 2025 fee table differ, the note follows the latest official fee table or the more specific official route page.

Processing time: Processing depends on the competent Portuguese consular post, AIMA appointment availability and document checks.
How long you can stay: Temporary ARI is valid for 2 years; minimum stay is 7 days in the first year and 14 days in each later 2-year period.
Work rights: Residence permit allows residence and work/business activity in Portugal.
Where it leads: Business/investment residence pathway; may support renewal and longer residence if conditions are met.
Where you apply: AIMA ARI portal and AIMA appointment process.

Key requirements

Qualifying business, investment, income or remote-work ground
Lawful funds
Business/contract evidence
Required approval
Insurance/accommodation

Step-by-step process

The verified roadmap from starting your application to the grant.

1
Select eligible investment
2-12 weeks
Choose an ARI investment category that remains eligible under AIMA rules.
2
Use ARI portal
1-4 weeks
Register in the ARI portal and upload required documents.
3
Pay DUC fees
Variable
Generate/pay DUC fees and wait for AIMA validation and appointment.
4
Attend AIMA
Variable
Attend AIMA appointment, present originals and biometrics.
Maintain and renew
2-year permit cycle
Keep investment and minimum-stay duties and renew through ARI process.

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Cost breakdown

A verified breakdown beyond just the visa fee.

Government fee: AIMA EUR 773.74 analysis + EUR 7,730.11 grant
Agent fee: $1,448
Travel: $747
Settling in: $5,566
Monthly living cost: $1,656

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Important notes

Check official 2026 thresholds immediately before submission
Service, translation, insurance, legalisation and card costs may be additional
Approval and border admission are discretionary

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Residence Permit for Investment Activity (ARI)

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This is information, not legal or immigration advice. Always confirm with the official source before you apply.

Portugal

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Quick facts

Visa Routes Breakdown

Select eligible investment

Use ARI portal

Pay DUC fees

Attend AIMA

Maintain and renew

Identity & Personal

Travel & Itinerary

Financial Evidence

Important notes

Streams

Official sources

Select eligible investment

Use ARI portal

Pay DUC fees

Attend AIMA

Maintain and renew

Identity & Personal

Travel & Itinerary

Financial Evidence

Important notes

Streams

Official sources