Fund investment from€500,000
Cultural investment from €200,000
Processing time:4-7 Months
Visa-free Schengen:Yes
Packed with western-facing coastline views, delicious cuisine options, and some of the friendliest people in all of Europe, Portugal is a popular country for visitors from all over the world. Instead of stopping at “just visiting,” individuals can take advantage of Portugal’s residency by investment program, often called the Golden Visa Program.
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REQUEST A CALLBACKBy obtaining a Portugal Golden Visa, individuals and their families can travel throughout Europe, experience many other benefits, and even work towards becoming Portuguese citizens. We will detail how applicants and their families can best navigate the Portugal residency by investment program.
Starting in 2012, the Portugal Golden Visa became popular very quickly. In the last 10 years of the program’s existence, over 27,000 applicants have received a Portugal Golden Visa. Since this program offers a path to citizenship in the European Union with the shortest lead time, it has become popular for investors looking to relocate. However, it offers benefits beyond citizenship, so even applicants that are not interested in calling Portugal home can enjoy the many perks that come with a golden visa from Portugal.
Capital
LisbonContinent
EuropeSea
AtlanticTotal Area
92,212 Km2Currency
EuroVisa-free countries
191Population
10,352,042Language
Portuguese, Mirandese
Aside from colorful cities, friendly citizens, and unparalleled food, Portugal residency by investment offers its holders a plethora of benefits. Each applicant may have different reasons for applying for the Portugal golden visa, but once approved, all benefits are extended to the applicant and their families. Below are some of the top benefits of the program:
Once granted a Portugal Golden Visa, applicants become residents of Portugal and have premier access to the European Union. If full citizenship is obtained after the Portugal residency by investment program, applicants can access the EU to live and work in. This is a major benefit of this program because the European Union is a highly sought-after region of the world to live in.
As of 2021, Portugal was ranked third by the World Index of Healthcare Innovation for patient care and medical services; having full access to this world-renowned healthcare system is a key benefit. In addition to healthcare, Portugal is well known for having great public education throughout every year of schooling, which is wonderful for applicants with families or applicants who may have children in the future.
Once participating in the Portugal Residency by Investment Program, investors are eligible to receive a Non-habitual Resident (NHR) status. This status is available for ten years and allows investors to avoid paying taxes on global income. It also reduces the taxes for income earned in Portugal down to 20%. Without this status, the income tax rate in Portugal can go up to 48%.
With a Portugal Golden Visa in hand, applicants can travel anywhere in the European Union without a visa. In addition, many countries outside the Schengen zone will welcome Portuguese residents without a visa, as long as the Portugal Golden Visa is available.
Rich with benefits, the Portugal Golden Visa is a wonderful opportunity for investors to gain access to the EU and experience the many perks.
It used to be one of the most powerful countries in the world, but today, Portugal plays more of a quiet role on the world stage in an effort to focus on the people within its borders. It has a rich history to learn from and a healthy economy today, making it a great place to visit or settle down. While a Portugal Golden Visa allows investors to move to Portugal, the residency requirements for the program are fairly relaxed, only requiring holders to stay in the country for about a week each year.
The golden visa provides visa-free access to all countries in the European Schengen zone, including Italy, Switzerland, France, and many others:
Austria
Belgium
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Sweden
Switzerland
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Furthermore, the golden visa makes it significantly easier to obtain tourist visas to the United States, Canada, Australia, and other countries.
Offering different types of investment options, the Portugal Residency by Investment Program gives applicants a number of ways to obtain the Portugal Golden Visa. Depending on what each applicant determines is the best route for their family, the wide range of options opens many paths to residency.
OPTION 1
€500,000
By investing €500,000 in an investment fund which then invests that money in Portuguese companies, or the stock market, applicants can obtain residency status.
Investors must keep their investment in the fund for 5 years.
For Portuguese tax residents, the tax rate is 14% while the rate for non-residents is 0%.
Payable upon application submission
€5 340
per person
OPTION 2
€200,000
By investing at least €200,000 that aims to improve Portuguese cultural heritage, arts, or academic research, applicants and their families can obtain Portugal Golden Visas.
Payable upon application submission
€5 340
per person
OPTION 3
€500,000
Applicants can invest €500,000 in a business within Portugal that creates at least 5 jobs to become eligible for the program.
Payable upon application submission
€5 340
per person
As illustrated in the above investment options, the Portuguese government has been meticulous in ensuring that this program benefits its current citizens. When taking part in the Portugal Residency by Investment Program, applicants can rest assured that their investment is bettering the Portuguese community as well as providing a number of benefits to investors and their families.
After 5 years of holding a Portugal Golden Visa, investors can apply for Portuguese citizenship. This is one of the shortest residency requirements prior to citizenship in the entire European Union. Even if applicants do not live in Portugal full-time, their eligibility for citizenship still stands, as long as their residence permits have been renewed and maintained properly.
Working with a firm that can assist in the process is critical. While these application processes can seem intricate and nuanced, our firm can simplify the process for the applicants and their families by acting as a liaison between investors and the Portuguese government.
As the first step in the application process, our team at Global Residence Index will conduct a due diligence screening of each applicant to identify and mitigate any issues that may arise during the application process. This step can save a lot of time down the line and minimize the risk of rejection. When the client has successfully passed, we can proceed to the next step.
Choose your desired investment. We can introduce you to different fund managers and managers of other golden visa eligible invest options if you would like.
Next, applicants will collect all required documents and work with their agent to get them in order, including translating the documents. E-Copies are then sent to the Portuguese Immigration Office for review.
Once approved, applicants and their families will need to visit Portugal to submit fingerprints and original documents. This is required to obtain a residence permit card and all members of an application must be present in person.
The residence cards will be issued 3-4 weeks after the biometrics. The residence cards may be collected at the government office, or our team can courier the cards to the applicant's address of choice.
With extensive experience in this field, our team has helped investors obtain golden visas and citizenship-by-investment via various investment types.
We have broad and deep knowledge, making it easier for our clients to gain residency in the country of their choosing.
The connection we have with local governments and our diligence in working with our clients will make the process seamless while maximizing each applicant’s approval probability.
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Yes. To maintain the Golden Visa residency, the holder has to stay in the country for at least 7 days in the first year and 14 days in the following two-year periods. After five years, the investor can apply for either Portuguese citizenship or permanent residency. With citizenship or permanent residency, there are no residency requirements and the initial investment can be resold.
While most of the process is done remotely, applicants are required to visit Portugal at the end of the application process for biometrics.
You can include your spouse, children up to the age of 26, parents over the age of 65, and siblings under the age of 26.
As a trusted golden visa & citizenship by investment agent, our team is equipped to assess the ideal options for your unique situation, facilitate your application process, and keep you in compliance every step of the way. Our personalized investment migration consulting is your one-stop shop for obtaining a second citizenship or new residency. Fill out our contact form to get started with a complimentary consultation today.
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