Portugal Golden Visa in 2027: AIMA Expected to Prioritise Outstanding Applications
Portugal's immigration agency is expected to prioritise outstanding golden visa applications in 2027, with a bigger budget proposed. What is reported and what is not decided.…
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As of 9 November 2026.
The short answer. Portugal's immigration agency, AIMA, is expected to prioritise outstanding golden visa applications in 2027, according to The Portugal News, which cites a report in Público. The plan emerged after a minister spoke in parliament about the proposed 2027 State Budget, which would raise AIMA's funding from €97 million to €146 million. The report gives no timetable or guaranteed processing deadline, and the budget still needs final approval.
The figures reported
| Item | What The Portugal News reports |
|---|---|
| AIMA funding in the proposed 2027 State Budget | Up from €97 million to €146 million, about 50% |
| Spending funded by immigration fees | Over €100 million, according to the Minister of the Presidency at a parliamentary hearing on 3 November |
| Digital transformation | Over €4 million planned |
| Customer services | €4.2 million planned |
| Portuguese-language learning, employment training and support for mediators | About €1.4 million planned |
| Government resolution published 3 November | Up to €31.35 million to produce and issue residence and security documents for 2026 and the first half of 2027, of which up to €7.2 million is allocated to 2027 |
Amounts are shown in euros as reported. TPC has not converted them.
Fees and where the money comes from
The Portugal News says the government states that the planned spending comes from immigration fees rather than general tax receipts. It reports that Público put the fees generated by an individual golden visa permit at about €6,000, and that AIMA's fee schedule, updated on 1 March 2026, lists an initial residence permit issuance fee of €6,314.20 in one category and €8,418.90 in another. Renewal and processing fees are listed separately.
What has not been decided
The Portugal News says the budget has passed its initial parliamentary vote but still needs further scrutiny and final approval. It also says the report gives no specific timetable for the prioritisation. AIMA launched an online renewal procedure for golden visas in February 2026, although in-person appointments may still be needed for biometrics, according to the same article.
Background
The Portugal News notes that the golden visa launched in 2012 and that property purchases stopped qualifying for new applications in 2023, while other investment routes remain available. Residence is a separate matter from citizenship: our explainer on golden visas, residence and citizenship by investment covers the difference, including Portugal's revised Nationality Law. For the wider picture of where wealthy families are relocating, see our guide to the Henley private wealth migration report.
Frequently asked questions
Is Portugal reopening the golden visa for property?
No change to that has been reported. The Portugal News says property purchases stopped qualifying for new applications in 2023 and that other investment routes remain available.
Will golden visa applications be processed faster in 2027?
AIMA is expected to prioritise outstanding applications, according to The Portugal News citing Público, but the article gives no timetable or guaranteed processing deadline.
How much is AIMA's proposed 2027 budget?
The proposed State Budget would raise AIMA's funding from €97 million to €146 million, according to The Portugal News. The budget has passed its initial vote and still needs final approval.
How much does a golden visa permit cost in fees?
The Portugal News reports initial residence permit issuance fees of €6,314.20 in one category and €8,418.90 in another, from AIMA's fee schedule updated on 1 March 2026. Other fees are listed separately. Check AIMA's current schedule before relying on any figure.
Before you decide
- Check AIMA's official site for the current fee schedule and application procedure.
- Ask what stage an application is at and what the agency's current guidance on timing says.
- Ask who is paid, and by whom, for recommending a particular programme.
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Sources: The Portugal News, 6 November 2026.
This article is general information and does not constitute legal, financial or tax advice.
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