PORTUGAL LOW-DENSITY AREAS GUIDE

PUBLISHED ON 
23.8.2022

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Knowing the low-density areas of Portugal is an important part of the investment process, taking into account that part of the investments are only eligible to obtain the Golden Visa if they are carried out in these territories.

The definition of low-density areas, by the Portuguese Government, was intended to create an incentive for the development of these territories. In this way, under the Golden Visa Program, real estate investment routes have changed.

What are the low-density areas of the Golden Visa Program?

Low-density areas are regions in the interior of Portugal with less than 100 inhabitants per km2 or with PIB per capita below 75% of the national average.

It is also important to distinguish between inland regions and low-density areas, since not all inland regions are considered as low-density. This will influence the type of property you can invest in.

In practical terms, and according to the rules in force, the inland territories of Portugal can receive investment in residential and commercial properties, while the remaining areas can only receive investment in commercial properties.

Inland areas that are also low-density can benefit from some advantages in terms of investment requirements, such as a 20% reduction in the minimum amount of investment required.

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Inland Territories Other Territories
Residencial Property Commercial Property
Commercial Property

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Portugal golden visa low-density areas map

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Low-density areas

The complete list of 165 municipalities and 74 parishes considered to be of low-density are presented in the following table.

INLAND REGIONS MUNICIPALITIES PARISHES
Alentejo Central Alandroal Arraiolos Borba Estremoz Évora Montemor-o-Novo Mora Mourão Portel Redondo Reguengos de Monsaraz Vendas Novas Viana do Alentejo Vila Viçosa
Alentejo Litoral Alcácer do Sal Grândola Odemira Santiago do Cacém
Algarve Alcoutim Aljezur Castro Marim Monchique Vila do Bispo Alte Ameixial Salir U.F. Querença, Tôr e Benafim São Marcos da Serra Cachopo Santa Catarina da Fonte do Bispo
Alto Alentejo Alter do Chão Arronches Avis Campo Maior Castelo de Vide Crato Elvas Fronteira Gavião Marvão Monforte Nisa Ponte de Sor Portalegre Sousel
Alto Minho Arcos de Valdevez Melgaço Monção Paredes de Coura Ponte da Barca Vila Nova de Cerveira U.F. Arga U.F. Gondar e Orbacém Dem Anais Ardegão, Freixo e Mato U.F Vale do Neiva Bárrio e Cepões Beiral do Lima Boalhosa Cabaços e Fojo Lobal Cabração e Moreira do Lima Calheiros Estorãos Friastelas Gemieira Gondufe Labruja Labrujó, Rendufe e Vilar do Monte Navió e Vitorino dos Piães Poiares Serdedelo Boivão Fontoura U.F Gondomil e Sanfins U.F. São Julião e Silva Montaria
Alto Tâmega Boticas Chaves Montalegre Ribeira de Pena Valpaços Vila Pouca de Aguiar
Área Metropolitana do Porto Arouca Arões Junqueira
Ave Cabeceiras de Basto Fafe Mondim de Basto Póvoa de Lanhoso Vieira do Minho U.F. Arosa e Castelões
Baixo Alentejo Aljustrel Almodôvar Alvito Barrancos Beja Castro Verde Cuba Ferreira do Alentejo Mértola Moura Ourique Serpa Vidigueira
Beira Baixa Castelo Branco Idanha-a-Nova Oleiros Penamacor Proença-a-Nova Vila Velha de Ródão
Beiras e Serra da Estrela Almeida Belmonte Celorico da Beira Covilhã Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo Fornos de Algodres Fundão Gouveia Guarda Manteigas Meda Pinhel Sabugal Seia Trancoso
Cávado Terras de Bouro Vila Verde Bouro Goães U.F Caldelas, Sequeiros e Paranhos U.F. Vilela, Seramil e Paredes Secas
Douro Alijó Armamar Carrazeda de Ansiães Freixo de Espada à Cinta Lamego Mesão Frio Moimenta da Beira Murça Penedono Peso da Régua Sabrosa Santa Marta de Penaguião São João da Pesqueira Sernancelhe Tabuaço Tarouca Torre de Moncorvo Vila Nova de Foz Côa Vila Real
Lezíria do Alentejo Chamusca Coruche U.F. Casével e Vaqueiro
Médio Tejo Abrantes Constância Ferreira do Zêzere Mação Sardoal Sertã Vila de Rei Vila Nova da Barquinha Olalhas Sabacheira U.F. Além da Ribeira e Pedreira U.F. Casais e Alviobeira U.F. Serra e Junceira Espite U.F. Freixianda, Ribeira do Fárrio e Formigais U.F. Matas e Cercal U.F. Rio de Couros e Casal dos Bernardos
Região de Aveiro Sever do Vouga U.F. Belazaima do Chão, Castanheira do Vouga e Agadão U.F. Préstimo e Macieira de Alcoba
Região de Coimbra Arganil Góis Lousã Miranda do Corvo Mortágua Oliveira do Hospital Pampilhosa da Serra Penacova Penela Soure Tábua Vila Nova de Poiares Furadouro
Região de Leiria Alvaiázere Ansião Castanheira de Pêra Figueiró dos Vinhos Pedrógão Grande Abiul São Bento
Região de Viseu Dão Lafões Aguiar da Beira Carregal do Sal Castro Daire Mangualde Nelas Oliveira de Frades Penalva do Castelo Santa Comba Dão São Pedro do Sul Sátão Tondela Vila Nova de Paiva Vouzela Calde Cavernães Cota Ribafeita São Pedro de France U.F. Barreiros e Cepões
Tâmega e Sousa Baião Celorico de Basto Cinfães Resende Ansiães Candemil Gouveia Jazente Rebordelo Salvador do Monte U.F. Aboadela, Sanche e Várzea U.F. Bustelo, Carneiro e Carvalho de Rei U.F. Olo e Canadelo Vila Chã do Marão Real Várzea, Aliviada e Folhada
Terras de Trás-os-Montes Alfândega da Fé Bragança Macedo de Cavaleiros Miranda do Douro Mirandela Mogadouro Vila Flor Vimioso Vinhais

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Low-density requirements

In order to qualify for the low-density investment option under the Golden Visa Program and benefit from the minimum required amount of €280,000, you need to:

  • Investing in a commercial property located in a low-density region, or
  • Invest in a residential or commercial property in a low-density region in the interior of Portugal

If you want to invest in a high-density area, the minimum amount required will be €350,000.

Why invest in low-density areas?

The European real estate market is one of the most valued in the world, attracting many investors who envision the possibility of reselling their properties for a higher price after a few years. Low-density areas are perfect for this, as many retirees seek these regions to enjoy retirement in these intrinsically quieter places (residential property).

Commercial investments can also be an excellent opportunity for investors looking to diversify their investment portfolio, even in inland territories, which are, after all, considered as privileged areas for tourism.

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