THE OLDEST EUROPEAN NATION-STATE
PORTUGAL PERMANENT RESIDENCY:
Investment optionsProperty Investment Options
- Applicants may acquire property valued at least €500,000.
- Applicants may acquire property valued at least €350,000 for properties more than 30 years old or located in urban regeneration areas designated for refurbishing.
- Acquisition of property fitting any of the above requirements with 20% reduction on the minimum amount of investment, if purchased on a low-density population area (€400,000 or €280,000).
Capital Investment
- Applicants may invest a minimum of €350,000 in research activities.
- Applicants may invest a minimum of €250,000 in the arts or in the reconstruction or refurbishment of national heritage projects.
- Applicants may invest a minimum €500,000 euro for research activities of public or private entities that are part of the national scientific and technological system.
- Applicants may invest a minimum of €500,000 for shares in investment funds or venture capital that is registered in Portugal, creating, or maintaining a minimum of five permanent jobs for a period of three years.
- Applicants must create 10 or more jobs or eight new jobs in a low population density area.
*A low population density area is defined as less than 100 inhabitants per km² or with a GDP per capita below 75% of the national average. Capital transfer - €1.5 million-minimum capital transfer into a Portuguese bank account or approved investments.
*A low population density area is defined as less than 100 inhabitants per km² or with a GDP per capita below 75% of the national average.
Benefits of Permanent Residency Program
- Visa-free access within the Schengen zone.
- Golden Residence Permit Program in Portugal grants the right to live, work and study in the country.
- No physical presence required to keep residence.
- Low Minimum Stay Requirements: 7 days during the first year and 14 days during each subsequent 2 years of residence.
- After 5 years of living in the country, you can apply for citizenship.
- Dual citizenship is perceived in Portugal.
- The right to study in any of the Schengen countries.
- The right to obtain Portuguese Permanent Residence after five years from the date of obtaining residence permits.
- The residence permit can be renewed indefinitely every 5 years, without any stay requirements, if you maintain your investment.
- No taxes are charged on income for the first 10 years.
- Access to the Portuguese healthcare system.
- Varieties of options for investment, bank deposit, Governmental bonds, or real estate.
- Excellent international and Portuguese schools and universities.
- The main investor applying for Portugal’s Golden Visa program can include:
- A spouse or partner.
- Unmarried children under 18 years old.
- Dependent children over 18 years old, if they are unmarried and enrolled in full-time education.
- Dependent parents of either spouse or partner, over 55 years old. And no need to provide evidence of dependency if they are over 65 years old.
- Siblings under 18 years old of either spouse or partner if legally under their supervision.


WHY INVEST IN PORTUGAL:
- EU member since 1986.
- Member in Schengen countries 1991.
- The best climate in Europe.
- Portugal’s beaches and coasts are the most stunning in Europe.
- The cost of living is undeniably low.
- One of the most family-friendly countries in Europe.
- English is widely spoken.
- High quality of life, local cuisine and wines, rich culture, mild climate, and a high level of security.
- The capital city of Portugal is a captivating place, historical cobblestone streets and memorable eateries.
- Festivals and Carnivals throughout the year.
- Portugal ranked 12th overall in the Tourism Competitiveness Index and even ranked first in the Tourism Infrastructure category of the 2019 Tourism Competitiveness Report.
- Tourists visit the country to see cities, historic landmarks, enjoy beaches and religious sites.
- The economy of Portugal is ranked 34th in the World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Report for 2019.
- Portugal is ranked 22nd among 45 countries in the Europe region stability.
- In 2021, the World Index of Healthcare Innovation ranked Portugal third for patient care and medical infrastructure.
- It has a relatively high-quality level of public education across all levels.
- It is ranked as the 3rd safest country in the world by the Global Peace Index in 2020.
- Portugal maintains the 5th position in the ranking of the most valuable passports in the world.
ABOUT PORTUGAL:
- Official Name: Portuguese Republic (Republica Portuguesa)
- Form of Government: Semi-Presidential Democracy
- Capital: Lisbon
- Population: 10,28M
- Official Language: Portuguese
- Currency: Euro
- Area: 92,212 km2
- Education: Portuguese - Pre-School education, basic education, upper secondary education to High education - Free & Compulsory
- Culture: Predominantly Roman Catholic –Mixture of Influences: Celtic, Lusitanian, Phoenician, Germanic, Sephardic Jewish, Viking etc.. - Artistic, Historical Heritage, - Traditional Folklore (Ranchos Folcoricos) Music, Drama and dance
- Environment: 2500 to 3200 hours of sunshine/year - Air and Water Pollution - Mountainous
- Health Care: Public and Private - High Standard Healthcare
- Taxation: 14.5-48%
- Tourism: Major tourist Destination serving millions of international and domestic tourists
- Weather: Mediterranean
- Politics: stable
- Schengen: Member
- Religion: Christianity- Small communities of diverse religion


QUALIFICATION & INVESTMENT CRITERIA:
- Sales/ purchase contract in relation to the investment option selected.
- Proof of source of wealth: documents providing from where the wealth has been derived.
- Proof of source of investment funds: supporting with bank statements for last 12 months, owned properties contracts, etc.
- Proof of annual income – Audited accounts for business owners, HR letter, bank account interest, rental contracts, etc.
- Provide proof that investment funds originate from abroad.
- Two passport photographs.
- Valid passport.
- Marriage certificate.
- Travel insurance to cover you for the Schengen area.
- Proof of having obtained health insurance valid in Portugal.
- You must be over the age of 18.
- You must have no history of criminal records.
- You must commit to maintaining the investment for at least five years (Sworn statement).
- Fill out the official Portugal visa application form.
- Proof of paying all the government fees.
- Before you can finalize your investment, you will need:
- A Portuguese tax number at the local office for Tax and Customs Authority.
- A bank account opened in any trusted financial institution in Portugal.
- The Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program requires the main applicant to make two trips to Portugal during the application period:
- To choose the qualifying investment, start the legal process, and open a bank account.
- To provide the biometric data and original documents.
- After the residence permit has been received, the client will need to provide biometric data and updated original documents at each renewal.
- The process to acquire a Portuguese residence permit through investment takes 3-6 months.
- All documents submitted should be translated by a certified translator either in English or Portuguese as requested.