Secure Portuguese Citizenship While Keeping Exposure to Bitcoin.
CMVM-approved Web3 Golden Visa investments. Our pioneering advisory partner works alongside Golden Visa investment funds focused on Web3 and blockchain projects, with exposure to Bitcoin and other digital assets. EUR 500,000 minimum investment — and only 14 days in Portugal every 2 years.
EUR 500K
Minimum Investment
14 Days
In Portugal Every 2 Years
5 Years
To Citizenship Eligibility
Dual OK
Keep Your Current Passport
Who Is It For?
The Bitcoin Golden Visa suits investors who want EU optionality without giving up their digital-asset exposure.
Bitcoin & Crypto Natives
You hold significant digital assets and want your Golden Visa investment to keep exposure to Bitcoin and Web3 rather than parking capital in real estate or bonds.
EU Optionality Seekers
You want the right to live, work, and settle anywhere in the EU — secured with just 14 days in Portugal every 2 years.
U.S. Investors
You can fund the investment from retirement accounts (Roth IRA, Solo 401k) via a legally compliant, IRS-vetted structure.
Plan B Seekers
You want a credible path to a first-world second citizenship for your family without relocating today.
Geopolitical Hedgers
You treat citizenship like a portfolio. One passport is a single point of failure; you want the right to exit before you ever need it.
Sovereign Individuals
You earn online, hold crypto, and answer to no single jurisdiction. EU citizenship is infrastructure for a life that isn't bound to one government.
Key Benefits
EU Citizenship Pathway
Eligible to apply for Portuguese citizenship after 5 years of maintaining the investment and minimum stay — full EU citizenship, with Portugal allowing dual citizenship.
Keep Exposure to Bitcoin
Invest through CMVM-approved Golden Visa funds focused on Web3 and blockchain projects, with exposure to Bitcoin and other digital assets.
Minimal Stay Obligation
Only 14 days in Portugal every 2 years during the 5-year residency period. Keep living wherever you are.
Family Included
Dependents can be included in one application — legal fees of EUR 7,500 cover up to 4 applicants for the full 5 years.
U.S. Retirement Accounts Accepted
U.S. citizens may use retirement funds (Roth IRA, Solo 401k, etc.) via a legally compliant structure, vetted for IRS compliance and recognised in Portugal.
Transparent Government & Legal Fees
Government fees of EUR 16,348 (1 applicant) or EUR 32,696 (2 applicants) over the full 5 years, covering the initial application, two renewals, and final citizenship processing.
The Process
- Book an intro call with our advisory partner, The Bitcoin Visa
- Review CMVM-approved Web3 fund options and confirm eligibility
- Walk through fees, documents, and timing
Requirements
- EUR 500,000 minimum investment, held for a minimum of 5 years
- Valid passport
- Clean criminal record from your country of citizenship (e.g., FBI check for U.S. citizens)
- Clean record from any country of recent residence
- Only 14 days in Portugal every 2 years during the 5-year period
What It Costs
EUR 500,000 minimum investment into a Portuguese investment fund that meets government criteria, held for a minimum of 5 years to maintain citizenship eligibility. Government fees: EUR 16,348 for 1 applicant (EUR 32,696 for 2) over the full 5 years, covering the initial application, two renewals, and final citizenship processing. Legal fees: EUR 7,500 for up to 4 applicants in one application, paid upfront.
Book an Intro CallU.S. citizens may use retirement funds (Roth IRA, Solo 401k, etc.) via a legally compliant structure, vetted for IRS compliance and recognised in Portugal.
Polystate partners with The Bitcoin Visa, a pioneering advisory firm working alongside CMVM-approved Golden Visa investment funds focused on Web3 and blockchain projects.
Start Your Portugal Golden Visa
Tell us about yourself and we'll introduce you to our partner, The Bitcoin Visa, with a link to book your intro call.
Frequently Asked Questions
EUR 500,000 into a Portuguese investment fund that meets government criteria. The investment must be held for a minimum of 5 years to maintain eligibility for citizenship.