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Portugal Golden Visa Program

RESIDENCY BY INVESTMENT

OVERVIEW

Your Investment in Portugal Gains you Resident Status 

The government of Portugal introduced the Golden Visa Program in 2012 and very soon it went on to become one of the most popular Residency through investment initiatives for non-EU nationals. One has to invest in real estate to become a residency visa holder, after which he/she is required to stay for a minimum of 7 days (first year of residency) and 14 days (next two years of residency) within the property. 6 years after maintaining residency status an individual can apply for Portuguese citizenship.

Processing time

6 Months

Visa free travel

It enables the holder to travel visa-free across the Schengen states,

Investment type

Real Estate Investment or Capital Transfer option/Investment Fund

Investment cost

€280,000

Family dependents

The holder and his/her dependent family can also access the healthcare and education schemes of the country. Spouse & Children under the age of 18 years.

Passport/Residency validity

5 years (renewable)

About Portugal Golden Visa Program

The Portuguese Republic shares topographical and cultural similarities with the Mediterranean and European countries. As a developed economy with exceptional living standards, Portugal attracts a lot of investors who seeks to benefit from the residency program. Agriculture, mining, fishing, and wine manufacturing are the primary GDP drivers of the economy, followed by aerospace, automotive, electronics, cement, wood and textiles.

Geographical Location

South-Western Europe (Iberian Peninsula)

Total Area

92,212 km2 or 35,603 sq/mi

Population

10,347,892

Capital

Lisbon

Language

Portuguese

Government

Democratic Republic

Currency

Euro

Member

UN, OECD, NATO, Schengen Agreement, Eurozone, and EU

Portuguese Golden Visa

Portugal’s Golden Visa is the gateway to the European market. It enables the holder to travel visa-free across the Schengen states, and the benefits extend to the dependent family as well. The holder can own and operate businesses or open bank accounts in Portugal and other European countries. The holder and his/her dependent family can also access the healthcare and education schemes of the country. 

Eligibility

  • Minimum age - 18 years.
  • Citizen of a non-EU state
  • No criminal records and due diligence.
  • Maintain the real estate investment for 5 years (tenure of the residency status).
  • Proof of funds for investment

Investment Type

Real Estate Investment - €280,000/€500,000
Capital Transfer option/Investment Fund – Register a company in Portugal & Invest €500,000, create 5 permanent jobs or investment in an existing company is acceptable if the applicant will create 5 jobs or maintain atleast 10 Jobs.

Golden Visa Details

Processing time – 6 Months
Validity – 5 years (renewable)

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