How long does each residency route take?

1. 1Eligibility & strategy1–3 days
2. 2Document gathering (US: +6–8 weeks for FBI check)3–6 weeks
3. 3Investment execution (fund route)2–3 weeks
4. 4Submission to biometrics (median, Movingto case observations)11.7 months
5. 5Biometrics to permit issuance2–6 months

Movingto case observations: 13 cases submitted between September 2025 and September 2026; AIMA scheduled biometrics a median 11.7 months after submission. AIMA backlogs can push cases past 24 months.

1. 1Get NIF (tax number)1–2 weeks
2. 2Open Portuguese bank account1–2 weeks
3. 3Gather & apostille documents4–6 weeks
4. 4Consulate processing4–8 weeks
5. 5AIMA appointment wait3–6 months
6. 6Receive residence card2–4 weeks

Best case ~3 months; the AIMA appointment wait is the main variable.

1. 1Document preparation2–4 weeks
2. 2NIF & bank account1–2 weeks
3. 3Visa processing (consular review)4–8 weeks
4. 4AIMA appointment wait2–12 weeks
5. 5Residence card issued2–6 weeks

9–12 months with severe AIMA backlogs.

1. 1Initial consultation1–2 weeks
2. 2Tax ID (AFM) & bank account2–4 weeks
3. 3Execute the investment2–6 weeks
4. 4Compile your dossier2–4 weeks
5. 5Biometrics appointment1–6 months
6. 6Residence cards issued2–4 months

Fastest ~4–6 months; the Athens office is the slowest (12+ months).

1. 1Consular visa route — decision10 days (legal term)
2. 2In-Spain UGE residence authorisation — decision20 days

These are the statutory decision windows; the full start-to-finish time also depends on document preparation and TIE issuance, which Movingto does not publish a fixed figure for. See the guide.

1. 1Consulate decision (varies by consulate)2–3 months
2. 2Apply for TIE after entering Spainwithin 1 month

Decision periods vary by consulate (London ~2 months; Washington, Toronto, Canberra up to 3 months). No full end-to-end figure is published. See the guide.

1. 1Consular visa decisionup to 90 days

This is the visa-decision window only; the in-Italy permit (permesso di soggiorno) is issued after arrival and Movingto does not publish a separate figure. See the guide.

1. 1Consular visa decision (no statutory deadline)~30–90 days

This is the visa-decision window only; the in-Italy permit is issued after arrival. See the guide.