Portugal Citizenship /
Residency by Investment

Portugal Citizenship For International Investors

Portugal Citizenship: Security. Opportunity. Peace of mind.

Portugal immigration by investment programs for investors and their families.
Live and work in the EU.

The Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program is a five year investment-based residence process for non-EU nationals.

UPDATE, FEBRUARY 2020: The Portuguese Golden Visa is expected to stop allowing an investment into property along the coastal regions of the country, including the popular cities of Lisbon and Porto. The exact date when this change will become effective is not yet determined. Once implemented, this change will limit property investments to only be allowed in underdeveloped / rural areas of the country. If you are ready to proceed with an application we urge you to contact us today so that we can assist you with your application before any changes take effect.

The residence permit allows visa-free travel in the Schengen Zone of 26 European countries and only requires an average of seven days per year stay in Portugal. After five years as a resident, the applicant is eligible for citizenship if desired.

International business executives, investors, and important persons who are active worldwide consider an alternative citizenship and passport a powerful tool for international tax planning and a safety net should the living conditions at home become unbearable. The applicant and his family receive full citizenship and passports.

Live, work or study in any of the EU countries

The citizenship by investment program of Portugal allows affluent persons of impeccable standing and repute, including their families, to receive Portugal residency and eventually Portugal citizenship (Portugal passport). Once citizenship is granted, the applicant may live, work or study in any of the member countries of the European Union.

Visa free travel to over 160 countries, including the USA

Portuguese citizenship (EU citizenship) offers full European Union benefits, including Schengen borderless travel and a United States visa waiver. This means visa-free travel to more than 160 countries in the world, including the USA, Canada, Middle East, Africa, Asia, and most countries in North, Central and South America.

Permanent residency obtained through the Golden Residence Visa requires a minimum investment of EUR 350,000.

Portuguese citizenship, i.e. the European passport, is available to Golden Residence visa holders after five years in permanent resident status.

Portugal Citizenship / Portugal Residency

Program Information

The government of Portugal is offering Portuguese residency and citizenship (European citizenship) to foreign investors who contribute to the country's economic development.

Portugal is the westernmost country of mainland Europe and a stable, neutral and respected member of the European Union since 2002. Portugal has produced streamlined legislation to create an efficient process by which non-EU residents may obtain a residence permit - and citizenship if so desired - based on investment.

A relatively small country of approximately 11 million people, Portugal is considered very safe and boasts a low crime rate. Portuguese is the main official language, but English is also widely spoken, particularly by younger people and especially in the tourist regions.

The Portuguese Golden Residence Permit Program is a five year investment-based residence process. After five years as a resident, the applicant is eligible for citizenship if desired.

Investors will be allowed to travel freely to any Schengen Area country in Europe, which makes the program especially attractive to business people.

Citizenship under this program grants the benefits of full European citizenship. This means visa-free travel to more than 160 countries in the world, including the USA, Middle East, Africa, Asia, and most countries in North, Central and South America.

Applicants are required to make one of these qualifying investments:

   A. Transfer of at least EUR 350,000 for the purpose of:
        1) purchasing units in an investment fund; or
        2) investing in a scientific research institute; or
        3) forming / investing in a commercial company that creates five jobs; or

   B. Acquisition of real estate with a minimum value of EUR 350,000 located in an urban rehabilitation area and requiring renovation; or

   C. Acquisition of real estate with a minimum value of EUR 500,000 ; or

   D. Transfer of capital with a minimum value of EUR 1 million; or

   E. The creation of at least 10 new jobs registered with the social security department.

The timeframe for application processing is approximately two months subject to having completed all documentation and the investment.

Our associated attorneys are are licensed to practice immigration law in Portugal and can answer all of your immigration related questions.

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