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Portuguese Golden Visa is one of the most popular in Europe

Portugal's Golden Visa program continues to attract record levels of demand in 2025, offering a straightforward path to permanent residency or citizenship in just five years. Since its launch in 2012, it has granted residency to over 12,000 international investors and their families, raising over €7.5 billion. The program provides a range of relatively affordable investment options, including company creation, donation, and fund investment, with a minimum investment ranging from €200,000 to €500,000. Processing times are approximately 8 to 12 months.

World Travel Awards: Portugal voted 'Best Destination in Europe' for 2025

Portugal has been named "Best Destination in Europe" at the 2025 World Travel Awards, reclaiming the title it lost to Greece the previous year. This recognition highlights the country's sustained excellence in tourism, with Lisbon, Porto, and Madeira also receiving accolades in their respective categories.

Where Are House Prices Rising Fastest in Portugal?

In the second quarter of 2025, house prices in Portugal surged, with the national median reaching €2,065 /m². Major municipalities such as Lisbon (€4,865/m²), Cascais (€4,346/m²), Oeiras (€4,161/m²), and Porto (€3,309/m²) recorded strong price levels. A large majority (19 out of 24) of municipalities with over 100,000 inhabitants saw accelerated growth, showing broad-based strength in the housing market.

New Record for Portuguese Tourism

Travel and tourism exports in August reached €4.3 billion, surpassing the previous record and contributing to a positive services balance.

Median house price rises 19%

The median price of residential properties sold in Portugal during Q2 2025 reached €2,065 per m², marking a 19% increase compared to the same period in 2024. The number of family-home transactions rose by 15.6% year-on-year.

Europe to propose rules for holiday rental properties

The European Commission plans to propose new EU-wide rules aimed at the short-term rental sector (such as those on platforms like Airbnb and Booking.com), recognising that the surge in holiday lets is contributing to a shortage of long-term rentals.