To qualify for the Portuguese Golden Visa Residency Permit through Regeneration Villages S.A., applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Non-EU / EEA / Swiss Citizenship – Applicants must hold citizenship outside the European Union, European Economic Area, and Switzerland.

2. Minimum Investment – Make an equity investment of €500,000 in Regeneration Villages S.A., the operating company for Vale das Lobas.

3. Employment Creation – Each Golden Visa investment enables the creation of five new full-time positions within Regeneration Villages S.A., supporting the planned growth of the operational team ahead of the opening of Vale das Lobas and the delivery of its hospitality, wellbeing, and ecological services.

4. Clean Criminal Record – Provide official certification from both your country of residence and from Portugal.

5. Proof of Legal Funds – Demonstrate that investment funds originate from legitimate and verifiable sources.

6. Residency Requirement – Maintain an average physical presence in Portugal of at least seven days per yearduring each two-year residency period.

Successful applicants and their immediate family members gain Portuguese residency, visa-free travel within the Schengen Area, and the option to apply for Permanent Residency or Citizenship after five years.

Our experienced immigration law partners will guide you through every stage of the Golden Visa application, ensuring a seamless and fully compliant process from start to finish.

1. Initial Consultation – Confirm eligibility and investment readiness.

2. Investment Agreement – Subscribe for equity in Regeneration Villages S.A., qualifying you for the Golden Visa programme.

3. Document Preparation – Gather and certify all required documentation with the assistance of our legal team.

4. Submission to AIMA – Your application for the Portuguese Golden Visa Residency Permit is submitted to AIMA (Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo) and tracked throughout the process.

5. Residency Approval – Upon approval, you receive your Portuguese residency card, valid for two years and renewable thereafter.

The entire process can be completed remotely from your home country, with professional guidance provided at every step.

Golden Visa investors in Regeneration Villages S.A. are eligible to receive annual dividends, commencing from Year 2.

This return is derived from the operational cash flow of Regeneration Villages S.A., ensuring that dividends reflect the genuine performance of the enterprise. Current projections indicate an average of around 8% p.a over a ten year investment cycle.

This is a steady-impact investment, designed for individuals who value sustainability, transparency, and alignment between purpose and return.

Each Golden Visa investor receives a Premium Membership, providing a 10% discount on all Vale das Lobas services and products — including retreats, wellness programmes, the purchase or tourism rental of all eco-homes in Terra Lusitana, apothecary natural products, and restaurant experiences.

The Premium Membership remains valid for the lifetime of the investment, offering ongoing value and a deeper connection to the regenerative ecosystem you are helping to grow.

Under current Portuguese legislation, Golden Visa investors may apply for Portuguese citizenship after five years of maintaining their investment and residency status.

However, forthcoming updates to the Nationality Law are expected to extend the citizenship eligibility period to ten years, in line with evolving standards across Europe. Even after these changes, it will remain possible to apply for Permanent Residency after five years, providing long-term security and the right to live, work, and travel freely within Portugal and the Schengen Area.

Applicants are encouraged to seek up-to-date legal advice through our immigration law partners to confirm the latest requirements and timelines.

All Golden Visa investors are considered honoured guests at Vale das Lobas, with privileged invitations to inaugural gatherings and future events.

Membership in the investment community offers the opportunity to share in shaping the future of the Regeneration Village — through gatherings that combine celebration, connection, and strategic collaboration. These occasions bring together a diverse network of purpose-driven investors united by a common vision of regeneration and renewal.

Investors in Regeneration Villages S.A. may exit their participation from Year 5 onwards, in accordance with the company’s shareholder agreement and Portuguese corporate law.

Under the Golden Visa Residency Program, investors are required to maintain their investment for the full duration of their residency status. Once an investor converts to permanent residency or Portuguese citizenship, they may, if they wish, redeem or transfer their shares.

The preferred exit pathway is the sale or transfer of shares to incoming investors, subject to board approval and pre-emption rights. The company may also redeem shares directly, at the original investment value, ensuring stability and preventing speculative activity.

Regeneration Villages S.A. offers a unique pathway for Golden Visa investors who seek more than financial return — those who wish to align their investment with purpose, impact, and legacy.

Unlike conventional Golden Visa options focused on passive real estate or pooled funds, Regeneration Villages invests in living infrastructure — nature-based hospitality, ecological restoration, and community revitalisation — all within the landscape of Vale das Lobas.

Your investment supports measurable outcomes in biodiversity recovery, carbon sequestration, heritage preservation, and rural employment, while participating in a pioneering model for regenerative living.

In joining Regeneration Villages, you become part of a long-term vision: a growing network of sustainable businesses that demonstrate how profit and planetary stewardship can coexist in harmony.