Global Investors Are Turning to Portugal’s Regulated Funds — And Receiving EU Residency as a Bonus (2025 Report)

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000
Global Investment, Golden Visa, Portugal Funds, Private Equity, Residency by Investment

A global shift is underway: investors from the U.S., Latin America, Middle East and Asia are moving away from real estate-based residency programs and into regulated private equity funds. Portugal now leads this new “dual-benefit” model, where a €500k institutional investment can also unlock EU residency as a bonus. This report explains why the Explorer Investments fund structure is becoming the preferred choice for international families seeking diversification, stability and European mobility.