Portugal HQA Visa (D3)

Portugal – Active Investor Visa. Often described as a hybrid between Portugal's other popular means-based visas, the **[Golden Visa](https://www.imidaily.com/the-portugal-golden-visa-program/)** and the **[D7 Visa](https://www.imidaily.com/portugal-d7-visa/)**, the HQA gives third-country nationals the opportunity to establish their own company in Portugal by investing EUR…

How to Qualify

Applicants must establish a new corporation in Portugal into which they must invest €175,000. Furthermore, applicants must obtain the support of an HQA business incubator. All application fees and company formation costs are included in the €175,000 investment. The startup founder must participate in one of the government-approved business incubators for at least three years. The applicant is free to take a hands-off approach by appointing managers to handle day-to-day operations. Applicants may include their spouses and up to two…

Salient Benefits

- Freedom of movement (but not settlement) within Schengen - Path to citizenship - Minimal physical presence requirements - Permits dual/multiple citizenship - Lower cost of living - Safety and security - Warm climate - Enhanced education opportunities - Enhanced business access to large economies - Short processing time