Greece vs Portugal Golden Visa for South Africans (2025) - Why the Portuguese Fund Route Still Wins

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000
Portugal Golden Visa, Golden Visa Funds, Private Equity Funds, South African Investors, Greece Golden Visa, Residency by Investment

Greece is trending strongly among South African investors, but when it comes to regulated, institutional-grade investment migration, the Portuguese Golden Visa via CMVM-regulated investment funds remains the gold standard. This article explains why Portugal still leads in 2025, how fund-based strategies have overtaken property routes, and why Explorer Investments structures Portugal-first mobility plans for high-net-worth South Africans seeking security, diversification and long-term European optionality.