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Portugal’s innovation ecosystem has experienced significant growth in recent years, attracting international founders, investors, and professionals eager to build and scale their businesses. Three of the most compelling opportunities for founders and investors are SIFIDE, IFICI (NHR 2.0), and the Golden Visa.

Over the past months, anyone with an eye on Portugal’s future has felt the tension building. First came the announcements, then the debates, then the late-night discussions in Parliament. Headlines were dominated by one idea: Portugal was about to turn the page on its relatively open path to citizenship.

On November 20th, we had a 45-minute conversation with Mark and Jean Miller, U.S. investors who recently became Limited Partners in Ventures.eu Fund I. 

Opening a bank account in Portugal is an essential step for anyone planning to invest or settle here, especially for Golden Visa (GV) seekers. While setting up a standard account is straightforward, Golden Visa applicants need to meet a few additional requirements, such as proof of investment and fund transfers. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process, explain the necessary documents, and highlight some key tips for those applying for the Golden Visa. 

When you’re raising a Golden Visa Fund and connecting with the entities on the ground, be it Immigration Agencies, Golden Visa Brokers, Lawyers, or other Investors, you hear about all sorts of practices.