Head to head
Portugal vs United Arab Emirates
Three key differences
- Indicative total: United Arab Emirates runs $3,500 below Portugal.
- Upper timeline: United Arab Emirates is 22 months shorter than Portugal.
- Residency: Portugal at 7 d/yr vs United Arab Emirates at 0 d/yr.
Field
Portugal
United Arab Emirates
Status type
Long-term residence
Long-term residence
Min. investment
$540,000
$545,000
Government & due diligence
$10,000
$1,500
Service fee
$500–$8,000, by program
$500–$8,000, by program
Indicative total (1 applicant)
$550,000
$546,500
Timeline
12–24 mo
1–2 mo
Residency
7 d/yr
0 d/yr
Visit required
Yes
Yes
Eligible family
配偶 + 未成年/在读子女 + 65岁以上父母
配偶 + 子女(不限年龄上限,按类别)+ 父母(附加)
Dual citizenship
N/A
N/A
Years to citizenship
5 yrs
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Worldwide taxation
No
No
Quota & backlog
Policy-volatile
None
● 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.