GOLDEN VISA is a portuguese government’s special “RESIDENCE PERMIT programme” for all foreign investors from non-European Union countries for entry and residence in Portugal for investment purposes.
Main Advantages and Benefits of a “Golden Visa”:
- No need to obtain a Visa to enter Portugal
- No need to obtain a Visa to enter and to travel freely in Europe (Schengen Area = 26 EU countries)
- Living and working in Portugal, even with residency in a different country
- Residency extended to family members (spouse, children and dependent family members)
- Extremely low minimum stay periods in Portugal
- Permanent residency after 5 years
- Citizenship after 6 years
- Resident permit granted for an initial period of 5 years, which can be renewed for periods of 2 years
CRITERIA to apply for a permanent residency (Golden Visa) in Portugal:
- Absence of conviction of relevant crime during the last 5 years
- Proof of income / financial independence
- Proof of accomodation in Portugal
- Basic knowledge of portuguese
All non-EU foreign applicants / investors to a Golden Visa in Portugal must fulfil one of the following requirements:
1) Property
- Acquisitions of real estate properties with a minimum investment of € 500,000
- Purchase of one or multiple properties
- All property types qualify
- Possibility of co-ownership
- Freedom to use, rent or lease
2) Funds
- Transfer of cash above € 1,000,000 or more
- Total freedom to invest the cash
3) Jobs
- Creation of at least 10 jobs in Portugal
- No minimum investment value
- No limitation on areas / activities
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- Turnaround solution 360º
- Key-in-Hand solutions through outsourcing
- Leads projects from its conception to its realization
- Peace of mind for all investors