Portugal
Europe
Key facts
- Capital
- Lisbon
- Population
- 10,804,871
- 2025
- Area
- 92,230 km²
- Official language
- Portuguese
- Currency
- Euro
- EUR
- GDP per capita
- US$32,082
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed
- Dual citizenship is permitted in both directions; the 2026 nationality law reform tightened naturalisation rules but kept this.
Portugal (Europe) has data on 12/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Passport Index — #4/198 (95.7/100). Lowest relative position: Tax Freedom Index — #126/145 (49.6/100). The passport ranks #4/198 and reaches 201 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 78.8/100 (#34/199). On the entry side, 92/197 passports can enter Portugal without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 6 active citizenship and residence programmes in Portugal.
Scores on 12 indices
- Health & Longevity77.6
- Safety & Stability87.8
- Economy & Income76.5
- Education85.0
- Environment & Clean Water80.5
- Infrastructure91.9
- Digital Connectivity78.5
- Equality71.9
- Learning Quality87.4
- Educational Attainment90.2
- Expected Years of Schooling84.7
- Education Spending70.3
- Basic Access90.0
- Violent Crime98.9
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism76.5
- Law Enforcement & Order81.5
- Road Safety81.7
- Absence of Armed Conflict100.0
- Health Outcomes96.3
- Coverage & Access94.3
- Health Workforce & Facilities64.9
- Spending & Investment55.4
- Financial Protection63.4
- Personal Income Tax3.6
- Capital Gains & Dividends30.0
- System & Incentives57.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax100.0
- Corporate & Social Security46.4
- Rule of Law & Property Rights74.8
- Political Stability76.5
- Institutions & Regulation73.0
- Financial Soundness61.0
- Monetary Stability78.6
- Freedom of Capital Movement100.0
- Education85.0
- Healthcare77.6
- Safety87.8
- Quality of Life80.8
- Cost of living61.5
- Passport95.7
- Passport95.7
- Quality of Life80.8
- Safety87.8
- Healthcare77.6
- Purchasing power & price stability58.0
- Education85.0
- Wealth Protection76.1
- Tax49.6
- Cost of living61.5
- Healthcare77.6
- Safety87.8
- Quality of Life80.8
- Tax49.6
- Wealth Protection76.1
- Affordable Prices54.2
- Price Stability78.6
- Purchasing power52.9
Monthly living costs
- Total incl. rentUS$1,869Rank 12 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Total excl. rentUS$445Rank 9 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Housing & utilitiesUS$1,530Rank 12 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Core food basketUS$86Rank 4 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- A fixed basket of 15 everyday items at online retail prices; not a household’s full food spending.
- Eating outUS$172Rank 16 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- TransportUS$34Rank 5 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Internet & mobileUS$47Rank 8 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- 2 adults, 2 primary-school children
- Total incl. rentUS$2,965Rank 10 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Total excl. rentUS$960Rank 8 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Housing & utilitiesUS$2,215Rank 11 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Core food basketUS$276Rank 4 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- A fixed basket of 15 everyday items at online retail prices; not a household’s full food spending.
- Eating outUS$344Rank 16 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- TransportUS$67Rank 4 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Internet & mobileUS$62Rank 7 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- International school (reference)US$1,377Rank 8 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- 3 schools, US$1,174–US$1,499 a month; not included in the totals
At a glance
Entering Portugal
- Visa-free: 92 passports
- Visa on arrival: 0 passports
- eTA: 0 passports
- e-Visa: 0 passports
- Consular visa required: 105 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Europe on 0/12 indices
- Above the regional median on 9/12 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- D2 visa – Entrepreneur / self-employed
- D8 Digital Nomad Visa
- Autorização de Residência para Investimento (ARI/Golden Visa)
- and 3 more programmes
Frequently asked questions about Portugal
What is the capital of Portugal?
The capital of Portugal is Lisbon.
What is the population of Portugal?
According to the World Bank, Portugal had a population of 10,804,871 in 2025.
What is the official language of Portugal?
The official language of Portugal is Portuguese.
What currency does Portugal use?
Portugal uses the Euro (EUR).
Does Portugal allow dual citizenship?
Dual citizenship is permitted in both directions; the 2026 nationality law reform tightened naturalisation rules but kept this.
How strong is the Portugal passport?
The Portugal passport ranks #4 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 201 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Portugal passport holders?
Holders of the Portugal passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 14 destinations and need an e-Visa for 32. Full list: Portugal passport page.
How many passports can enter Portugal without applying for a visa in advance?
92 of 197 passports can enter Portugal without applying for a consular visa in advance: 92 visa-free. 105 must apply for a consular visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does Portugal offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 6 active citizenship and residency programmes in Portugal: D2 visa – Entrepreneur / self-employed, D8 Digital Nomad Visa, Autorização de Residência para Investimento (ARI/Golden Visa) and 3 more. Details: Opportunity Map.
What is the minimum investment for residency or citizenship in Portugal?
In Portugal, Autorização de Residência para Investimento (ARI/Golden Visa) requires a minimum investment starting from US$270,000 (reference USD conversion).
How long does an application take in Portugal?
In Portugal, an application under D2 visa – Entrepreneur / self-employed takes about 2–4 months, D8 Digital Nomad Visa about 1–2 months and Autorização de Residência para Investimento (ARI/Golden Visa) about 12–36 months (reference processing time).
How long does it take to become a citizen of Portugal through these programmes?
Through D2 visa – Entrepreneur / self-employed, citizenship of Portugal is possible after about 10 years, after a period of permanent residence; through D8 Digital Nomad Visa, citizenship of Portugal is possible after about 10 years; through Autorização de Residência para Investimento (ARI/Golden Visa), citizenship of Portugal is possible after about 10 years, after a period of permanent residence (reference time).
How many days a year do you need to spend in Portugal?
In Portugal, D8 Digital Nomad Visa requires 183 days of physical presence a year, Autorização de Residência para Investimento (ARI/Golden Visa) 14 days and D7 Visa (Passive Income / Retirement) 183 days (reference figure).
Can family members join programmes in Portugal?
Family members included: D2 visa – Entrepreneur / self-employed: spouse and children under 18; D8 Digital Nomad Visa: spouse, children under 18 and parents aged 65+; Autorização de Residência para Investimento (ARI/Golden Visa): spouse, children under 25 and dependent parents.
Where is Portugal strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Portugal is strongest on the Passport Index (#4 of 198) and weakest on the Tax Freedom Index (#126 of 145).
How does Portugal rank for quality of life?
Portugal scores 80.8/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #31 of 211.
Is Portugal expensive to live in?
Portugal scores 61.5/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #123 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is Portugal?
Portugal scores 87.8/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #39 of 203.
How does Portugal rank for healthcare?
Portugal scores 77.6/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #25 of 192.
How does Portugal rank for education?
Portugal scores 85.0/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #15 of 191.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 12 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
