Portugal Golden Visa

Portugal Golden Visa

Portugal Golden Visa

Portugal boasts an excellent reputation and is considered one of the world’s most globalized and peaceful nations, with a high quality of life and a very high Human Development Index ranking. It is among the oldest nations in Europe with a rich history, lively culture, exceptional cuisine, stunning beaches, and idyllic countryside.

One of the most attractive options is the ability to apply for permanent residency and citizenship after 5 years without the need to reside in Portugal. In fact, the applicant and their family need only visit for two weeks every two years in order to renew the Portuguese Golden Visa. In Portugal citizenship can be granted without the applicant having resided in the country. However the investor having acquired residency through the golden visa programme will need to demonstrate ties to the country and pass a basic language test. Citizenship of Portugal and a second passport conveys the right to live, work and study anywhere in the European Union. The Portuguese residency card granted through the golden visa programme allows the holder to travel throughout the EU Schengen zone.

Why get a golden visa in Portugal?

You have the security of a second residence in a safe and stable country / continent
You and your children have access to the free education system in Europe
Having a second passport gives you always the possibility to leave your home country
You do not have to actually live in Portugal to get the visa or citizenship
You will be registered with the Schengen Area central system which will enable you to enter all European countries without the need for an additional visa (26 European countries) after your application has been approved by the SEF
The program is not blacklisted by the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD). Many European countries have Golden Visa programs and the Portuguese government recently reinforced the program
After five years, you can apply for the Portuguese citizenship
Family reunion is possible which means that certain dependent family members can also get Portuguese residency
Access Portuguese healthcare and European education system if wanted
You have the option to become a non-habitual resident of Portugal and pay little or no tax for 10 years