Residency By Investment
Portugal Golden Visa
The Portugal Golden Visa by Investment Scheme gives visa-free travel in the Schengen area, since Portugal is part of the EU. It also leads to a pathway for a Portugal Passport and Citizenship through Naturalization or Permanent Residence in as few as five years.
Visa-free Access Countries
29 (Schengen Countries)
Minimum requirement
EUR 350,000
Processing time
6-8 Months
About Country
The Portugal Golden Visa by Investment Scheme gives visa-free travel in the Schengen area, since Portugal is part of the EU. It also leads to a pathway for a Portugal Passport and Citizenship through Naturalization or Permanent Residence in as few as five years. Portuguese RBI has changed the country and the quality of life. It was once one of the minor countries in the EU, and it is now one of the powerhouses. The capital, Lisbon is the most popular city in Europe for its steep hills you can navigate by tram or, if you’re feeling adventurous, on foot. Portugal’s other major city, Porto, is paradise for the foodie types. And it’s all thanks to the Portugal Golden Visa by Investment. Portugal is World’s 4th Strongest passport currently and this clearly a sign why Families and Investors around the globe should invest in the country. In terms of security, Portugal ranks as 7th Safest Country in the world. The quality of life, easy access to world’s best healthcare and education, there’s no better option than making Portugal your second home.
Benefits of Portugal Golden Visa
With Portuguese Gold Visa, you don’t just get access to whole Schengen Region but also gets a quality lifestyle with various other benefits
Portugal has one of the world’s best taxation regimes that helps foreign investors in establishing and expanding their business in the country. The business market of Portugal is vast and there’s a lot of room for growth and progression.
The country has a world class healthcare system which is accessible and affordable for everyone. As golden visa gives travel access to Schengen zone, you are also open to explore best educational opportunities around the whole region.
The prime feature of the Portugal Residency by Investment is that your application can also be extended to dependents including spouse, children and parents. It’s a great opportunity for families who want to make Europe a home for upcoming generations.
Portugal as an alternate residency is the best choice because it ensures citizenship in 5 years. If you fulfill minimum stay requirement, 7 days annually, your Permanent Residency will take you to avail the Passport.
Europe/Schengen Region is a hub for life opportunities. Having a golden visa, you are allowed to travel around the region and opt out the best suitable opportunities for your family. Once you will get citizenship, the Portuguese passport gives you access to 185+ countries.
With a fast-growing economy and very stable political system, Portugal is world’s 7th safest country. This itself shows the quality-of-life Portugal offers for its residents and citizens.
Explore The Options to Get Portugal Golden Visa
Portugal used to have multiple investment options for Investors but over the years, options become limited because of the high demand. The options available to get Golden Visa are as follows:
Make a Capital Contribution
- Make a Donation of minimum €250,000 in favor of either artistic creation or maintenance of national heritage (€200,000 in less densely-populated areas).
- Contribute €500 000 to activities conducted by public or private scientific research institutions.
- Invest €500,000 in either Portuguese investment funds or venture capital funds.
- Give €168,000 to a reliable lender who will finance your investment into the Portuguese fund.
Job Creation Option
You can invest in a company or, alternatively, raise the share capital of an existing Portuguese company by €500,000. This should also create 5 local jobs for a period of 3 years. Another way of obtaining a Portuguese Golden Visa this way is creating at least 10 new jobs.
Who Can Get Portugal Golden Visa?
Main Applicant must be above 18 years of age
It is must to maintain clear criminal background
Main Applicant have to provide a Proof of fund
Legal Spouse of Main Applicant
Fully Dependent Children of Main Applicant
Parents over 55 years of age can be added as dependents
Dependents must have a clear criminal background
Must Confirm the Legal Source of Income
Step By Step Processing
12-18 Months
We start our process, of course, with an initial information form. This is the first step to evaluate the profile of the applicant to see if the process can get started. You can consider it an Initial Due Diligence. After profile screening, we will give you a Client Agreement to review and sign, make sure that you read all the terms & conditions properly. After receiving the signed agreement and retainer payment, our case processing team next completes all the government forms and collect every document that is required.
This includes documentation establishing a good standing with the Portuguese Taxation and Customs Authority & Social Security systems. Furthermore, we will assist you in opening a Portuguese bank account. We coordinate with the Portuguese Immigration and Border Service, Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras – SEF, for you as the Golden Visa applicant, and finally it’s time for the arrival of your Golden Visa.
Once the initial period of your Golden Visa is about to get done, we will assist you in renewal process as well. You will get the 2-year extension and Our team will help you with all the steps and documentation that is required for the renewal.
As the 4th Year approaches, our team will help you with another two-year renewal so you can still enjoy all the perks of being a permanent resident in Portugal. The renewal process in not at all lengthy or technical, we will support you through it all.
As the 5th year ends, you still have your PR sustained for another year. But, you can now apply for Citizenship and high possibility that you will get it if you have fulfilled the requirement of stay and tax payment in 5 years.
Portugal Passport Worth
4+
Passport Ranking
125
Visa-free Access Countries
49
Visa on Arrival Countries
6
ETA Countries
180
Mobility Score
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Portugal Golden Visa has a processing timeline of 1-2 years. Usually, it takes aroun12 months to complete the process but in some case, there is a chance of delay if there’s a missing document or any delay from embassy to grant visa.
Portugal itself as a country is a huge attraction for foreign investors. From economic progression to quality lifestyle and accessibility to whole Schengen region, Portugal golden visa is all you want if you want a borderless world.
Yes, Golden visa will be granted initially for two years and then two years extension. Once 5 years completed, you can apply citizenship. The renewal is not any lengthy process and we will assist you with it as well.
Honestly, the rejection has never happened because usually investors fulfill all the requirements. These requirements are not huge but very simple. A little residency requirement and some taxation milestones will make you eligible for Citizenship.
Main applicant has to stay for maximum 7 days annually which makes a total of 35 days in 5 years to fulfill the requirement of Citizenship. Without this, one cannot apply or expect the application approval for Citizenship.
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29 (Schengen Countries)
Minimum Requirement: EUR € 350,000
Processing Time: 6-8 Months