Portugal Golden Visa: €500K Fund or €250K Cultural Donation?

Updated: 16 October 2026

Should you invest €500,000 in a regulated investment fund or make a €250,000 cultural donation? Since real estate was removed from the program in October 2023, these two investment options have become the two main routes to Portuguese residency by investment.

In this video, Werner Gruner of Get Golden Visa compares both options: how the CMVM-regulated fund route works, why the cultural heritage donation is gaining momentum, and how to choose the Portugal Golden Visa route that fits your risk tolerance, timeline and long-term goals.

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