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The Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program, also known as a Portugal Golden Visa, is a residence by investment program for non-EU nationals. The residence permit allows visa-free access to the European Schengen Area and requires a stay of fourteen days every two years in Portugal.
Located in the south of Europe in the Iberian Peninsula, Portugal is the oldest nation-state on the Iberian Peninsula and one of the oldest in Europe. Its close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean has influenced many aspects of its culture: salt cods and grilled sardines are national dishes, and historical architectural buildings dating as far back as the 1500s are a reminder that Portugal was once a powerful maritime empire.
The Portugal Golden Visa, launched in 2012, was heavily promoted by the Portuguese government and, in return, has attracted a high number of qualified foreign investors due to the program’s flexibility and attractive benefits, such as the low stay requirements and the possibility of acquiring Citizenship by naturalization.
To qualify for the Portuguese investor visa program, the applicant must make a qualifying investment starting at EUR 280,000 in real estate. The Residence by Investment Program is a five-year program in which the holder must stay for a minimum of seven days per year in Portugal for the first five years.
To qualify for the residence program, applicants must fulfil the below requirements:
Investors can choose one of the below options:
Investors can choose one of the below options:
Investors can choose one of the below options:
After completing the initial Due Diligence, the process can be divided into five different stages:
Initial set-up: At this stage Passport Legacy will assist the Client in obtaining a Taxpayer Number in Portugal and opening a bank account.
Investment: Passport Legacy’s experts will provide options and assist the Client in selecting the most suitable qualifying investment, and will assist with implementation of the same in Portugal.
Online Application: Once the investment is completed and the documents are gathered, the applications will be submitted online using the Portuguese Immigration Office’s dedicated platform.
Biometric Collection: All the applicants should travel to Portugal to have their biometric data collected.
Approval and Card Issuance: After submission of the biometric data, the applications will be approved. After settlement of the relevant Government costs, the residency cards will be issued.
Our team assists our clients step by step through the whole application process. Investors are required to travel at least once to Portugal, where they will be hosted by our local team and guided accordingly.
Discover everything you need to know about purchasing premium real estate in Portugal. Please see our government-approved listings that qualify you for the Portugal Golden Visa.
EUR 280,000
5 years
Freehold
3-5%
An amendment to the Act n. 23/2007 of July 4, the Order n. 1661-A/2013 Act n. 29/2012 of August 9 laid the legal framework for the entry, permanence and exit of foreigners from national territory. In addition, the order created a new special legal resident status for those who engage in investment activities in the country. The amendment allows for shorter residency requirements of seven days per year for five years, at which point the applicant and the family can apply for Citizenship.
Portugal does not have a Citizenship by Investment program. However, after five years of holding the Golden Visa residency, an investor can apply for citizenship via naturalisation. In addition to being a resident for five years, applicants for citizenship need to demonstrate basic knowledge of the Portuguese language.
To gain Portugal citizenship, the applicant must pass an A2 level basic language examination (CIPLE). For children under the age of ten, the exam may be modified. Children between the ages of ten and eighteen will be excluded from the exam if they attend a Portuguese school or have a declaration of proficiency.
To start your application, book your appointment now. At Passport Legacy, we have one of the best client advisors and a processing team to ensure you have a smooth and fast application.
Main applicant:
USD 7,500
Dependents over 16 years:
USD 4,000
Certificate of naturalisation fee including stamp fee:
USD 250
Spouse:
USD 4,000
Processing Fee (per application):
USD 1,000
Cost of expedited process for the passport (per passport):
USD 1,200
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