The Ultimate Portugal Golden Visa Glossary (2026): Terms, Institutions & Processes Explained

Explorer Investments
Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT
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Your definitive A-Z guide to Portugal's Golden Visa. Understand key terms (AIMA, CMVM, NIF, ARI), institutions, investment types, and the application process. Updated for 2026 by Explorer Investments.

Navigating the Portugal Golden Visa program involves encountering specific terms, acronyms, and institutions. This comprehensive A-Z glossary demystifies the jargon and provides clear explanations to help investors understand the process, requirements, and key players involved.

Understanding terms like AIMA, CMVM, NIF, ARI, Minimum Stay, PFIC, and the implications of Article 158-A is crucial for a smooth application and long-term planning.

Our glossary covers:

Key legal and financial terms

Acronyms for government agencies and processes

Explanations of investment types (Funds, Donations, Job Creation)

Steps in the application and citizenship timeline

Relevant institutions and their roles

Organized alphabetically with quick navigation, this guide serves as your essential reference for the Portugal Golden Visa in 2026.

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