Portugal Golden Visa for UK Investors in 2026 – Post-Brexit Guide to the €500k Fund Route

Golden Visa Explorer Investments Editorial Team
Sat, 06 Dec 2025 09:00:00 GMT
Portugal Golden Visa, UK Investors, Private Equity Funds

Post-Brexit, Portugal has become one of the most attractive EU bases for UK families. This 2026 guide explains how British investors can use the Portugal Golden Visa via the €500k CMVM-regulated fund route, why many now prefer private equity funds managed by Explorer over buying a single property, and how to integrate residency, tax and lifestyle planning between the UK and Portugal.

This article is written specifically for UK investors considering the Portugal Golden Visa after Brexit. It explains how the main qualifying option for 2026 – a €500,000 investment into an eligible CMVM-regulated fund – works in practice for British nationals, and why many high-net-worth families now prefer diversified private equity funds managed by Explorer to direct property purchases.

We connect the fund discussion with Portugal’s strong macro and tourism backdrop, including our analysis of Portugal being named The Economist’s “economy of the year” and our coverage of Portugal’s World Travel Awards success. The article also links to our practical Golden Visa fund application checklist for 2026 and to our private-equity-focused piece, Private Equity & the Portugal Golden Visa: Explorer Investments Guide for 2026, maximising internal SEO and giving UK readers a joined-up view of residency, wealth and lifestyle planning.