Portugal boasts an excellent reputation and is considered one of the world’s most globalized and peaceful nations, with a high quality of life and a very high Human Development Index ranking. It is among the oldest nations in Europe with a rich history, lively culture, exceptional cuisine, stunning beaches, and idyllic countryside.
Benefits of a Portuguese Golden visa
The Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program
The Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program (commonly known as the Portugal Golden Visa Program) is a five-year residence-by-investment program for non-EU nationals. The residence permit gives the right to live, work, and study in Portugal and allows free circulation in Europe’s Schengen Area. Furthermore, the program only requires an average of seven days per year to stay in Portugal over this period, which can also count towards citizenship eligibility after five years.
Portugal's golden visa requirements
Applicants can choose any one option in any of the three categories: capital transfer, property acquisition, business:
Capital transfer
One of the following options:
Property acquisition
One of the following options:
Business
One of the following options:
Procedures and time frame of the Portugal golden visa
After the residence permit has been received, the client will need to provide biometric data and updated original documents at each renewal. The first permit is usually issued for one year; however, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it is now issued for two years. Thereafter, the permit may be renewable for two subsequent periods of two years.
The Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program requires the main applicant to make two trips to Portugal during the application period:
After the residence permit has been received, the client will need to provide biometric data and updated original documents at each renewal.
The process to acquire a Portuguese residence permit through investment takes over 18 months.
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