MARA Registered Migration Agent
Mercan Private Equity Fund II
Portugal Golden Visa
Investment Program
Secure EU residency through a CMVM-regulated hospitality investment fund. The next chapter in Golden Visa fund investment.
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Mercan Private Equity Fund II (MPEF II)
Hospitality Investment Fund
Eligible for the Portuguese Golden Visa Program, the Mercan Private Equity Fund II is a CMVM-regulated closed-end private equity fund focused on hospitality investments across Portugal and Greece. With over 35 years of expertise and €1.3 billion invested, Mercan Group is the world’s most trusted Golden Visa partner.
CMVM Regulated
Registered under no. 2331, issued by the Portuguese Regulator
Upto 30% Annual Return
Projected annual return, tax-free for non-tax residents
34 Hotels & Projects
Across Portugal and Greece with €1.3B total investment
100% Buybacks Fulfilled
All buybacks due under agreements have been fulfilled
+4,100
Golden Visa Investors
Why Portugal
Why investors choose Portugal
Eligibility
Eligibility requirements
The process
How the application worksPermit
Mercan manages every step, from fund subscription to final card delivery. Typical end-to-end timeline: 12-25 months.
Bank setup and tax identification
Open a Portuguese bank account (often remotely via a legal representative) and obtain your NIF tax number. Mercan's legal team handles both from the Montreal office.
Document compilation
Gather police clearance certificates, passport copies, proof of health insurance, and supporting application documents. Mercan provides a detailed checklist and assists with notarization and translations.
Fund subscription
Subscribe to the Mercan Hospitality Fund, review subscription documents, and transfer EUR 500,000 to the fund's designated account. Receive your official subscription certificate as proof of investment.
AIMA submission and biometrics
Mercan files your Golden Visa application via AIMA's ARI portal. AIMA pre-approves in principle, schedules your biometric appointment in Portugal (a 3–5 day trip), then issues final approval and the residence card.
Citizenship application
After a 10-year residency period (counted from the date your residence permit is issued, per the May 2026 Nationality Law update), apply for Portuguese citizenship. Requires A2 Portuguese language certificate, clean record, and good standing. Dual citizenship is permitted. Permanent residency remains available after 5 years of legal residence.
Bank setup and tax identification
Open a Portuguese bank account (often remotely via a legal representative) and obtain your NIF tax number. Mercan's legal team handles both from the Montreal office.
Document compilation
Gather police clearance certificates, passport copies, proof of health insurance, and supporting application documents. Mercan provides a detailed checklist and assists with notarization and translations.
Fund subscription
Subscribe to the Mercan Hospitality Fund, review subscription documents, and transfer EUR 500,000 to the fund's designated account. Receive your official subscription certificate as proof of investment.
AIMA submission and biometrics
Mercan files your Golden Visa application via AIMA's ARI portal. AIMA pre-approves in principle, schedules your biometric appointment in Portugal (a 3–5 day trip), then issues final approval and the residence card.
Citizenship application
After a 10-year residency period (counted from the date your residence permit is issued, per the May 2026 Nationality Law update), apply for Portuguese citizenship. Requires A2 Portuguese language certificate, clean record, and good standing. Dual citizenship is permitted. Permanent residency remains available after 5 years of legal residence.
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Portugal vs. other golden visa programs
Feature
Portugal
Greece
Panama
Minimum investment
EUR 500K
EUR 250K
USD 300K
Path to citizenship
10 years
7 years
5 years
Residency required
7 days/year
None
1 week / 2 years
EU residency
Yes
Yes
No
Family included
Yes
Yes
Yes
Processing time
12-25 months
4-8 months
30 days
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