Benefits of Portugal residency
The Portugal Golden Residency, officially known as the Portugal Golden Visa program, is an immigration and residency program that allows foreign investors and their families to obtain residency in Portugal by making certain qualifying investments in the country
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European Union Citizenship
After residing in Portugal for 5 years as a resident, you become eligible to apply for Portuguese citizenship without any additional investments. This provides the opportunity to become a citizen of an EU member state.
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Travel To The EU Without A Visa
Holding a Portuguese Residence Permit allows you to travel freely to all European countries within the Schengen Area without the need for a visa. This offers convenience and ease of travel throughout the EU.
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Free movement
As a resident of Portugal, you can enjoy free movement throughout the Schengen states. This means you can travel, live, and work within the Schengen Area without restrictions.
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One Application for the Whole Family
The program allows your spouse, parents, siblings of your spouse, and your own siblings to benefit from your Portuguese residency. They can also obtain residence permits and enjoy the advantages of living in Portugal.
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Profit from Real Estate Investment
By acquiring real estate in Portugal, you have the option to rent it out and generate income in euros. This allows you to benefit financially from your investment while also obtaining a residence permit.
Fees and costs
€280,000
The Regional Investment Amount
€5,500
Per person, Residence Permit State Fees
€2,700
Residence Renewal Fees per Person
€550
Residence Application Fees per Person
%9.2
Real Estate Purchase Expenses, by Value
Free movement throughout the Schengen states
Investors who have obtained a permanent residence permit in EU countries can travel freely and directly within the Schengen area without a visa (up to 90 days).
- Austria
- Belgium
- Czechsia
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
The process
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Step 1
Making the required investments
A real estate or fund choice to be invested in and held for five years is selected, a tax number is obtained via a Portuguese attorney, and a bank account is formed. The required investment is then made.
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Step 2
Documents preparation
An elaborate and explicative list indicating the documents needed for the application is provided to the investor. If needed, our attorneys can also provide clarifications using document samples. Our attorneys prepare the required governmental paperwork. With a power of attorney, our staff obtains all document approvals.
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Step 3
Application submission
After making the required investment and preparing the application documents, they are sent to the Portuguese Border and Immigration Administration (SEF) along with the required state fees. The application can be made through a lawyer with power of attorney.
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Step 4
Visiting Portugal
After the application is approved, the applicant makes an appointment at a regional SEF office and visits Portugal to provide his/her biometric data, such as fingerprints, to the competent authorities. Thus, the application stage is completed.
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Step 5
Renewal of residency permit
This permit is renewed one year after the issuance of a residency permit. The permission is renewed every two years, and after five years, the applicant can apply for a permanent residence permit or for citizenship.