Golden Visa Portugal

CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT
Golden visa is a residence permit in Europe possibility for high profile non-European Union citizens. It consists on a citizenship by investment program.

Under the Golden Visa program, non-EU citizens simply need to make one of the investments provided for by law to qualify for a residence permit in Portugal. This residence permit will allow the investor and his / her family members to enter and / or live in Portugal and travel freely in 26 countries!

Advantages in Applying For the Golden Visa

Freedom to travel to all European countries of the members of the Schengen area;
Low minimum stay requirements, 7 days in the first year and 14 days after 2 year periods;
Fully extendable to family members (no more investment requirements);
Possibility of permanent residence and Portuguese nationality after 5 years;
No limitations on ownership of the selected investment;
No limitations on subsequent investments or employment opportunities;
Access to all Portuguese public services, including health and education.

Requirements

Investment funds must come from abroad;
Investment maintained for a minimum period of 5 years;
Residence application approved only after investment;
Absence of conviction for a relevant crime.
Property investments

Minimum investment of 500.000€

• One or more properties;
• All types of properties;
• Possibility of joint ownership;
• Freedom of use, rental or lease.

Job Creation

• Creation of a minimum of 10 permanent jobs for at least 3 years;
• No minimum investment amount;
• No limitations on type of activities;
• Compliance with Social Security obligations;
• Possibility of subsidies.

Capital investments

• Freedom to invest funds;
• Minimum investment of one million Euros;
• Transfer of new funds to Portugal;
• Possible investment in company participation.