— Movingto, the Lisbon-based residency-by-investment advisory specialist, today released its latest regional report detailing how Golden Visa capital is fueling growth beyond the capital. According to Movingto’s in-house analysis, investors injected €1.2 billion into Porto, Braga and the Algarve in 2023—representing nearly 25 percent of all fund-based Golden Visa applications that year.
In Porto, €520 million in approved investments flowed into sustainable funds and cultural-heritage rehabilitation projects. More than 40 percent of those fund choices were dedicated to technology and renewable-energy startups, underpinning the city’s emerging innovation district and supporting a wave of new cultural-heritage restorations. Braga attracted €340 million in Golden Visa capital, enabling large-scale renovation of its historic centre and the creation of co-working spaces tailored to digital entrepreneurs and creative professionals. In the Algarve, investors committed €340 million to eco-lodges, marina upgrades and marine-conservation initiatives that dovetail with the region’s tourism-driven economy.
“These figures illustrate the growing appetite among investors to diversify beyond Lisbon’s established market,” said Dean Fankhauser, CEO of Movingto. “Our report highlights how fund-based Golden Visa options are connecting high-net-worth individuals to meaningful, local projects—and how our advisory teams are guiding them every step of the way.”
Since its founding in 2012, Movingto has supported thousands of applicants through every stage of the Portugal Golden Visa process. Its Full-Service Advisory offering includes coordination of on-the-ground site visits with project developers and fund managers, detailed analysis of fund performance and risk profiles, and end-to-end preparation of investment and application materials in collaboration with legal partners.
Movingto’s 2024 Regional Report also identifies a 60 percent rise in fund-focused applications to non-capital markets between 2021 and 2023, underscoring strong demand for diversified portfolios that deliver both residency eligibility and targeted local impact. “Our teams in Porto, Braga and the Algarve ensure investors can move from decision to deployment smoothly,” added Fankhauser. “We’re proud to showcase projects that deliver both Golden Visa eligibility and strong local returns.”
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