RESIDENCY BY INVESTMENT Portugal Golden Visa
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The Portugal Golden Visa by Investment Programme provides visa-free travel within the Schengen Area thanks to the country’s EU membership.
It also provides a flexible path to Portugal citizenship by naturalization or permanent residence after as little as five years.
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The capital Lisbon is the San Francisco of Europe whose steep hills you can navigate by tram or, if you’re feeling adventurous, on foot. Meanwhile, Portugal’s other major city, Porto, is a paradise for foodies. All thanks to the Portugal Golden Visa by Investment.
To be eligible for the Portugal Golden Visa, you must fulfil ONE of the following investment options AND meet other requirements:
Buy real estate worth at least €500,000. If these are tourist developments, you are limited to Lisbon, Porto, the Algarve, and the coast. Investors can only purchase for personal use in lower-density areas. These are inland, and on Madeira and the Azores. This will reduce to €400,000 in low-population density areas, however.
Alternatively, make a property purchase worth at least €350,000 in developments constructed more than 30 years ago. You can also buy in an area of urban regeneration. The programme restricts purchases to metropolitan areas. This figure will drop to €280,000 in low-population density areas, however.
You can incorporate a company or, as an alternative option, increase the share capital of an existing Portuguese company for €500,000. This must also create five local jobs for a three-year period. Another way to obtain a Portugal Golden Visa this way is to create a minimum of 10 new jobs.
You must spend seven days in Portugal during the first year of residency. But in each subsequent two-year period, you must reside in Portugal for 14 days. There is an attractive tax regime married to a high living standard.
The RIF Trust team has global experts in over 20 countries. We can advise in 14 languages. Let us help you find the perfect investment migration solution.
The RIF Trust team has global experts in over 20 countries. We can advise in 14 languages. Let us help you find the perfect investment migration solution.
We commence our process, naturally enough, with Form 1. This enables us to carry out the initial RIF Trust due diligence. Following the successful screening, we will provide you with a Client Agreement (CA) for review and signature.
Upon receiving the signed agreement and retainer payment, our legal team will next complete all the necessary government forms. They will also collate supporting documents. What's more, we will help you open a bank account.
If you make a property investment, you will need to execute a sales and purchase agreement with the developer. We will liaise with the property developer and Portuguese Immigration and Border Service (Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras - SEF) on your behalf to assist where necessary. We will then arrange for you to receive your Golden Visa.
Once the initial validity period of your Golden Visa Programme ends, we will assist you in the renewal process,. This ensures that you continue to meet the eligibility requirements for an additional two-year extension. Our expert team will guide you through all the necessary steps.
When the fourth year of your Portugal Golden Visa programme approaches, we will once again help you with the renewal process. This guarantees that you continue to meet the eligibility criteria and all requirements.
After completing the renewal process, your Golden Visa will be renewed for an additional two years. This allows you to maintain your residency status in Portugal and, furthermore, enjoy all the benefits that come with it.
In year 5 of the Portugal Golden Visa programme, you become eligible for permanent residency or citizenship. You can take advantage of long-term residency or nationality options in Portugal with various benefits.
The Portugal Golden Visa Programme is a five-year Residency-by-Investment option for those seeking visa-free travel to all countries within the EU Schengen Area. The Portuguese residency allows you to live, work, and study within Portugal. It provides a flexible path to either citizenship or permanent residence after five years.
The Portugal Golden Visa requirements are relatively minimal with regard to physical presence, with just seven days during the first year of residence and 14 days during the following two years. This is beneficial for those seeking the residency primarily for business purposes, as it requires little time away from normal working conditions.
With the payment of additional required fees, spouses and dependants can also enjoy the same benefits of Portuguese residency as you, meaning access to high-quality Portuguese schools and universities.
In order to qualify for citizenship, you must have held residency status for at least five years. In addition, you need to demonstrate a basic understanding (A2 level) of the Portuguese language.
Yes. For as long as you have held residency status for at least one year, your future children will automatically receive Portuguese citizenship if they are born in the country.
The Portugal Golden Visa requirements state that residency must be renewed after every two years. After five years, provided you have maintained your investment, you will be eligible to apply for permanent residence or citizenship.
In order to make an application for a Golden Visa in Portugal, you must fulfil the following requirements:
There are a few ways of gaining Portuguese Residency by Investment, which vary in complexity and financial output. The main three methods are as follows:
Subject to all requirements being fulfilled, you can obtain residency within 12 to 18 months. You must, however, continue to meet requirements throughout the application process in order to retain Portuguese residency.
Our team operates in over 20 countries worldwide, securing second citizenship or residency in desirable locations and unlocking a brighter future.
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12-18 months application processing time
Minimal physical presence