Portugal

Residency by Investment

Portugal Residency by Investment

Tucked into Spain’s embrace along the northern and eastern borders and caressed by Atlantic waves on the western and southern flanks lies storied Portugal, home to picturesque villages, bustling cities, and a warm Mediterranean climate. A developed country with an advanced economy and high living standards, Portugal was impressively ranked nineteenth on the high quality of life global index rating as of 2005. The 10 million plus population operates on the Euro and establishes a global presence in a variety of industries, especially a booming export sector.
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Processing Time

6 months

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Donation or Investment From

€ 350,000 EUR

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Visa-Free Travel Within

185+ countries

Benefits

  • Minimal residency obligation (2 weeks per year for 5 years)
  • Fast processing time of around 6 months to issue Visa after investment
  • Residency allows visa-free travel within Schengen zone
  • Right to apply for permanent residency in 5 years & citizenship in 6 years
  • Citizenship allows visa-free access to 185+ countries (UK; EU; USA;Canada)
  • Inclusion of dependent children below 18 years old and parents 66 years and above
  • Inclusion of children above 18 yrs old (unmarried & financially dependent). Must remain dependent student for a period of 5 years from the date of Golden Visa application is submitted
  • Ranked among the best countries for doing business
  • Clear tax rules with special programs for non-habitual residents

Key Facts

Capital
Lisbon
Languages
Portuguese | Mirandese
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Population
10,427,301 (2014 Estimate)

Investment Options

The Portugal Residency Program is known as the Golden Residence Permit (GRP), in which it grants a Golden Visa, or a residency, to non-EU nationals looking to invest in Portugal. The golden visa will be valid for 5 years and is renewable, after which the applicant can apply for permanent residency, and then for citizenship a year later however after passing a basic language test in the Portuguese language.

€350,000

Real Estate Investment
Invest in Portuguese real estate with a minimum property value of €500,000 or €350,000 (renovation properties), maintained for 5 years. More than one real estate can be purchased to make up the total €500,000, and co-ownership is also allowed.

We offer you citizenship by investment programs, company formation services, and an array of options that allow you to secure citizenship and obtain additional passports without residency obligations.

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      Portugal Residency by Investment

      Tucked into Spain’s embrace along the northern and eastern borders and caressed by Atlantic waves on the western and southern flanks lies storied Portugal, home to picturesque villages, bustling cities, and a warm Mediterranean climate. A developed country with an advanced economy and high living standards, Portugal was impressively ranked nineteenth on the high quality of life global index rating as of 2005. The 10 million-plus population operates on the Euro and establishes a global presence in a variety of industries, especially a booming export sector.

      Portugal, one of the oldest nations in Europe, has a significant historical and architectural legacy. The whitewashed towns and luscious vineyards of this nation, situated on the elegantly delightful Atlantic coast, radiate light, culture, and luminosity.

      Portugal Golden Visa

      Portugal’s Golden Visa program has developed into one of the most prosperous residence by investment schemes in Europe over the past ten years. Early in 2020, the program will surpass the €5 billion mark, making Portugal’s investment immigration one of the most well-known worldwide. However, prospective applicants are now unsure if investing in Portugal will grant citizenship.

      The Portuguese Golden Visa offers several appealing possibilities, one of which is the chance to apply for citizenship or permanent residency after five years without having to spend all of your time in Portugal. For the purpose of extending the Portuguese Golden Visa throughout this time, the applicant and their family just need to travel for two weeks every two years. Learn more about how to become a Portuguese citizen.

      Travel is permitted within the EU Schengen area with the Portuguese resident card issued through the golden visa program. Anywhere in the European Union is a legal place to live, work, and study for someone with Portuguese citizenship and a second passport.

      Portugal’s so-called Golden Visa Program provides investment prospects. It is a scheme created for wealthy people who are interested in relocating to and making investments in Portugal. Property in Portugal, or a collection of properties, may be bought by investors among other investment alternatives permitted by the Golden Visa. In exchange, investors can gain Portuguese residency, which, after meeting the minimum residency requirement, leads to citizenship.

      Benefits of Portuguese citizenship by investment

      • Minimal residency obligation (2 weeks per year for 5 years)
      • Fast processing time of around 6 months to issue Visa after investment
      • The residency allows visa-free travel within the Schengen zone
      • Right to apply for permanent residency in 5 years & citizenship in 6 years
      • Citizenship allows visa-free access to 185+ countries (UK; EU; USA;Canada)
      • Inclusion of dependent children below 18 years old and parents 66 years and above
      • Inclusion of children above 18 yrs old (unmarried & financially dependent). Must remain a dependent student for a period of 5 years from the date of Golden Visa application is submitted
      • Ranked among the best countries for doing business
      • Clear tax rules with special programs for non-habitual residents

      Investment Options To Get Citizenship in Portugal:

      Options for Property Investment: The required investment options were updated in July 2015 as a result of Act 63/2015 and Regulatory Decree 15-A/2015, and new ones were also added. Investors now have the following options:

      Acquisition of property meets any of the above requirements with a 20% reduction on the minimum amount of investment if purchased in a low-density population area (€400,000.00 or €280,000.00). Applicants may also acquire property valued at €350,000 or more for properties older than 30 years or located in urban regeneration areas designated for renovation.

      • Investment in Capital: A minimum of €350,000 can be invested in research activities by applicants. The minimum investment that applicants may make in the arts or the restoration or upkeep of national historic projects is €250,000.A minimum investment of €500,000 is allowed from applicants for venture capital or shares in investment funds.

      • Employment is created; You might also decide to start a business in Portugal and add ten jobs. If the company is located in a “low-density area,” the number is lowered to eight.

      • Investment by Portuguese Fund: You can decide to invest a minimum of €500,000 in units in a Portuguese fund that qualifies.

      • Investment in scientific research: You might decide to allocate €500,000 toward funding reputable institutions that are a component of the country’s scientific and technological infrastructure.

       Contribution to Culture; Additionally, investors may contribute at least €250,000 to the restoration or upkeep of the nation’s cultural heritage through recognized organizations.

      Who Is Eligible to Apply for a Golden Visa for Portugal?

      • You must be at least 18 years old.
      • You need to commit a large sum of money to the Portuguese economy.
      • You must not have any prior criminal convictions.
      • The money you want to invest in must be yours.
      • You must promise to keep the investment active for at least a further five years.

      Portugal's golden visa procedures and application deadline

      Following receipt of the residence permit, each renewal requires the client to submit updated original documents as well as biometric information. Normally, the first permission is only good for a year, but because of the Covid-19 epidemic, it is now only valid for two years. The permission may then be extended for two additional two-year periods. The primary applicant for the Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program must visit Portugal twice while the application is being processed:

      •  Selecting the acceptable investment, beginning the legal procedure, and opening a bank account
      •  To deliver the biometric information and authentic documents

      Following receipt of the residence permit, each renewal requires the client to submit updated original documents as well as biometric information. It takes more than 18 months to obtain a Portuguese resident permit through investment.

      Qualifications & Requirements for the Portugal Golden Visa Program for Investors:

      To be eligible for the Golden Visa in Portugal, many conditions must be satisfied.

      • The investor must be at least eighteen years old.
      • have not been convicted of any crimes in Portugal or the nations where they have lived for the previous five years.
      • Make the real estate investment in one of the following ways, demonstrating that you have the necessary investment funds:
      • purchasing a piece of real estate in Portugal that is worth at least 500,000 Euros.
      • purchasing a home for renovation with a construction date of more than 30 years for a sum equal to or greater than 350,000 euros.

      Portugal Passport Visa-free Travel

      The Portuguese government has been working successfully to increase the number of nations that do not require visas during the past few years. All member countries of the Schengen Area still grant visa-free travel to Portugal Golden Visa holders. After obtaining Portuguese citizenship, you can travel to:

      Albania Andorra Angola
      Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Armenia
      Australia Austria Azerbaijan
      Bahamas Bahrain Bangladesh
      Barbados Belarus Belgium
      Belize Benin Bolivia
      Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Brazil
      Brunei Bulgaria Burkina Faso
      Cambodia Canada Cape Verde
      Chile Colombia Comoros
      Costa Rica Croatia Cuba
      Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark
      Djibouti Dominica Dominican Republic
      Ecuador Egypt El Salvador
      Estonia Ethiopia Fiji
      Finland France Gabon
      Georgia Germany Greece
      Grenada Guatemala Guinea-Bissau
      Guyana Haiti Honduras
      Hungary Iceland India
      Indonesia Iran Ireland
      Israel Italy Jamaica
      Japan Jordan Kazakhstan
      Kenya Kiribati Kuwait
      Kyrgyzstan Laos Latvia
      Lebanon Lesotho Liechtenstein
      Lithuania Luxembourg Macedonia
      Madagascar Malawi Malaysia
      Maldives Malta Marshall Islands
      Mauritania Mauritius Mexico
      Micronesia Moldova Monaco
      Montenegro Morocco Mozambique
      Myanmar Namibia Nepal
      Netherlands New Zealand Nicaragua
      Norway Oman Palau
      Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay
      Peru Philippines Poland
      Qatar Romania Rwanda
      Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
      Samoa San Marino São Tomé and Príncipe
      Senegal Serbia Seychelles
      Singapore Slovakia Slovenia
      Solomon Islands Somalia South Africa
      South Korea Spain Sri Lanka
      Suriname Swaziland Sweden
      Switzerland Tajikistan Tanzania
      Thailand Timor-Leste Togo
      Tonga Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia
      Turkey Tuvalu Uganda
      Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom
      United States Uruguay Uzbekistan
      Vanuatu Vatican City Venezuela
      Zambia Zimbabwe

      For a lawful stay in Portugal, non-EU nationals typically need to apply for a six-month Schengen visa. However, citizens of the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are permitted to visit Portugal and travel around without a visa for the first three months. However, they will then need to submit a visa application.

      How much do I need to invest in Portugal for citizenship?

      To gain citizenship, you might decide to invest in Portuguese real estate. Depending on the kind of property and the kind of region you want to concentrate on, the minimum investment need starts at €280,000, €350,000, €400,000, or €500,000.

      Once you've had a temporary resident card in Portugal for five years, the simplest approach to obtaining permanent residency is to do so. You need a long-stay visa and to meet minimum stay requirements to become a permanent resident of Portugal.

      Yes, as long as it complies with the government's minimal investment standards and is situated inside the designated investment zones, it is possible to invest in any property of choice in Portugal. In order to fulfill customer expectations and provide a seamless and excellent experience, Arton carefully selects bespoke projects.

      A direct-by-investment citizenship program is not available in Portugal. However, you can obtain a Golden Visa residence permit by investment and submit an application for citizenship after 5 years.

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