Driven by golden visas, lifestyle upgrades and tax-friendly frameworks, more Americans are planning life outside U.S. borders.
By Explorer Investments • Updated 2025
US Investors
Growing Fast
Mobility
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Stay
Low Presence
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High Ranking
“André Bandeira, Explorer Investments: “Global mobility is becoming a retirement plan. For U.S. families, Europe offers optionality, quality of life and structured investment routes like €500k CMVM‑regulated funds in Portugal.””
EU access, strong healthcare, top passport rankings and the €500k fund‑based Golden Visa. Low physical presence (~7 days/year) and a five‑year pathway to long‑term status.
Best for: Diversification + EU base + family relocations
Mediterranean living and EU mobility attract retirees. Property‑linked Golden Visa historically popular.
Best for: Coastal living + real estate investors
Pensionado Visa with modest income requirements; widely spoken English and proximity to U.S.
Best for: Quick retirement setup close to home
Renowned for wellness culture, eco‑lifestyle and affordability under $2k/month.
Best for: Nature, wellness + community
Vibrant cities, infrastructure and non‑lucrative visas make relocation smooth.
Best for: Mediterranean lifestyle + culture
““Capital should remain productive. The Portuguese fund route does that - an investment, not a donation - while opening the door to European mobility.” - André Bandeira”
Whether you are exploring the Portugal Golden Visa for EU residency or you simply want to allocate capital to private equity funds in Portugal, our Investor Relations team can help. We will walk you through CMVM-regulated fund options, clarify how they work for residency and for pure investment, and coordinate with trusted immigration and tax advisers. Schedule your confidential, no-obligation strategy call today.
André Bandeira
ab@explorerinvestments.com
Maria Campos Silva
mcs@explorerinvestments.com
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ab@explorerinvestments.comMaria Campos Silva
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It is recommended to consult Chapter V of Decree-Law nº 162/2014, of October 31st, published in the Official Gazette, as well as its revision by Law nº 2/2020, of March 31st. The information included here is of a general nature, and therefore each potential investor should seek independent advice (e.g., legal, financial, tax, etc.)