Head to head
Italy vs Portugal
Three key differences
- Indicative total: Italy runs $278,000 below Portugal.
- Upper timeline: Italy is 18 months shorter than Portugal.
- Residency: Italy at 0 d/yr vs Portugal at 7 d/yr.
Field
Italy
Portugal
Status type
Long-term residence
Long-term residence
Min. investment
$270,000
$540,000
Government & due diligence
$2,000
$10,000
Service fee
$500–$8,000, by program
$500–$8,000, by program
Indicative total (1 applicant)
$272,000
$550,000
Timeline
3–6 mo
12–24 mo
Residency
0 d/yr
7 d/yr
Visit required
Yes
Yes
Eligible family
配偶 + 未成年子女 + 依赖父母
配偶 + 未成年/在读子女 + 65岁以上父母
Dual citizenship
N/A
N/A
Years to PR
5 yrs
—
Years to citizenship
10 yrs
5 yrs
Worldwide taxation
No
No
Quota & backlog
None
Policy-volatile
● Numerically favourable on that line. A number, not a recommendation — no program wins every line.
Figures reflect prevailing industry terms, compiled 2026-08-11. Rules and fees change without notice; official announcements and a case-by-case assessment govern. Totals exclude the service fee, which runs $500–$8,000 by program.