Jason Swan
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New · Comparison

Portugal vs Greece Golden Visa: An Honest Comparison

The two serious golden visas left in Europe do different jobs, a zero-presence foothold versus a citizenship clock at seven days a year. Which is which, honestly.

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New · Straight answer

Is the Portugal Golden Visa Still Worth It in 2026?

The citizenship timeline doubled in May 2026. An honest assessment of what changed, what didn’t, who it still serves brilliantly, and who should look elsewhere.

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New · Comparison

France Talent Passport vs Portugal Golden Visa

€300,000 into a French business, or a passive Portuguese route at a week a year? The head-to-head, decided by the one question that matters.

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France

France’s Investor Residency Route: The Talent Passport

France has no “golden visa” but it does have an investor route. The €300,000 Talent Passport, explained honestly, and compared with Portugal.

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Guide

Portugal Golden Visa 2026: The Complete Guide

Everything you need to know, routes, costs, timelines and the recent rule changes, in plain English.

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Costs

Portugal Golden Visa Cost Breakdown 2026

The real numbers: investment routes from €250,000, plus the government, legal, due-diligence and fund fees.

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Timeline

How Long Does the Portugal Golden Visa Take?

A realistic 2026 timeline, from application to residency, permanent residency and citizenship under the new nationality law.

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Funds

How to Choose a Portugal Golden Visa Fund

How to compare Portugal’s regulated investment funds, and the questions worth asking before you subscribe.

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US Applicants

Can Americans Get a Portugal Golden Visa?

Why US citizens are the largest applicant group, eligibility, family, and the tax picture (PFIC, FATCA, IFICI).

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Tax

NHR & IFICI: Portugal’s Tax Regime for New Residents

How Portugal’s successor to the NHR regime works for qualifying new residents in 2026.

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