Minimum Investment
From €250,000
Donation Option
Government Selected Cultural Options
Golden Visa Eligible
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FRESS Cultural & Arts Heritage Project Golden Visa Eligible Investment from €250,000

​The Fundação Ricardo do Espírito Santo Silva (FRESS) is a private institution of public utility, established in 1953 by banker and art collector Ricardo do Espírito Santo Silva. Its primary mission is to protect, study, and promote Portuguese decorative arts and the associated traditional crafts.

The foundation operates the Museum of Portuguese Decorative Arts, located in the Azurara Palace, which houses a significant collection donated by its founder. Additionally, FRESS maintains 16 workshops dedicated to preserving and teaching traditional Portuguese crafts, ensuring the continuation of specialized techniques through education and hands-on training.

Portugal Golden Visa Eligible

  • Affordable Investment Threshold: A minimum capital transfer of €250,000 is required.
  • Diverse Investment Opportunities: FRESS offers various qualifying projects, including the Museum of Portuguese Decorative Arts, Schools and/or units Specifically dedicated to teaching, training and research in decorative arts and related knowledge, workshops that ensure the perpetuity of the technical know-how and the preservation of heritage, and the Department of Conservation and Restoration.
  • Pathway to Residency and Citizenship: This investment route provides eligibility for Portuguese residency, with the potential to apply for citizenship after five years, subject to meeting all legal requirements.
  • Family Inclusion: The program allows for family reunification, enabling investors to include family members in their applications.