Golden Visa Processing Time
How long does Golden Visa processing take? Real timelines from application to residence card, based on community reports.
Processing Time Summary
Median
~4 months
Typical Range
49–188 days
Fastest
10 days
16 reports
16
By Processing Channel
In-Person
~4 months
65–197 day range · 15 reports
Online
21 days
21–21 day range · 1 report
Community Reports
Community Reports
Share your timelineShowing 78 records. Median: 114 days
| Type | Channel | Office | Days to Card | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial | In-Person | — | — | Medium | Nomad Gate |
| Initial | In-Person | Cascais | — | High | Nomad Gate |
| Initial | In-Person | Faro | — | High | Nomad Gate |
| Initial | In-Person | — | — | Medium | Nomad Gate |
| Initial | In-Person | — | — | Medium | Nomad Gate |
| Initial | In-Person | — | — | Medium | Nomad Gate |
| Initial | In-Person | — | — | Medium | Nomad Gate |
| Initial | In-Person | Lisbon | — | High | Nomad Gate |
| Initial | In-Person | Cascais | — | High | Nomad Gate |
| Initial | In-Person | Cascais | — | Medium | Nomad Gate |
| Initial | In-Person | — | — | High | Nomad Gate |
| Initial | In-Person | Lisbon | — | Medium | Nomad Gate |
| Initial | In-Person | — | — | Medium | Nomad Gate |
| Initial | In-Person | Cascais | — | Medium | Nomad Gate |
| Initial | In-Person | Cascais | — | Medium | Nomad Gate |
| Initial | — | — | Medium | ||
| Initial | In-Person | Lisbon | — | Medium | Nomad Gate |
| Initial | In-Person | — | — | Medium | Nomad Gate |
| Initial | In-Person | — | — | High | Nomad Gate |
| Initial | In-Person | Cascais | — | High | Nomad Gate |
| Initial | In-Person | Cascais | — | High | Nomad Gate |
| Initial | In-Person | — | — | High | Nomad Gate |
| Initial | In-Person | — | — | High | Nomad Gate |
| Initial | In-Person | — | — | Medium | |
| Initial | In-Person | Lisbon | — | Medium |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does golden visa processing take?
Based on 16 community reports, the median processing time is ~4 months. Most applicants wait between 49 and 188 days.
Is this data reliable?
Our data comes from real community reports posted on Reddit and submitted directly by users. Each report is assigned a confidence level (high, medium, or low) based on the specificity of dates provided. While not official AIMA data, it provides useful estimates based on actual experiences.
How can I speed up my application?
Based on community data, online portal submissions tend to be processed faster than in-person appointments. Ensure all documents are complete and correctly formatted to avoid delays. Check our comprehensive guide for more tips.
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