Located in Southwest Europe, Portugal sits between the Spanish mainland and the Atlantic Ocean. A member state of the European Union since 1986, the country enjoys a diverse culture, Mediterranean climate and some incredible architectural heritage. The Portuguese Republic also ranks well globally as the 4th safest country, 3rd on the Global Passport Index, 24th on the US best countries index, 18th for citizenship, 20th for quality of life and 16th for education.
With its growing economy, Portugal is both socially and politically stable. The country benefits from modern infrastructure, with an extensive healthcare system devised of over 1500 public hospitals and healthcare centres. The Portuguese tax regime is excellent, and a Portuguese visa allows access to more than 160 countries worldwide.
PROGRAM SUMMARY
GOLDEN VISA PROGRAM
| INVESTMENT AMOUNT | €280,000 |
|---|---|
| INVESTMENT TYPE | real estate |
| SPOUSE | Yes |
| CHILDREN | Yes (if studying, single, and independent) |
| PARENTS | Yes |
| PROCESSING TIME | 6 to 8 months |
| PHYSICAL RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | 14 days in each two year period |
| LENGHT OF STATUS RECEIVED | Renewable every 2 years |
| CITIZENSHIP | After holding Golden Visa for 5 years |
| SPECIFIC PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS | Must Keep Property in Portugal for the duration of the Golden Visa |
| NATIONALITY DISQUALIFICATIONS | No |
| DUAL CITIZENSHIP | Yes |
YOUR JOURNEY
STEP ONE
STEP GLOBAL does free assessment for eligibility / IF APPLICANT CHOOSES TO VISIT PORTUGAL – Obtain letter of invitation and Schengen Visa for Portugal Visit / Itinerary for property visits are created as per Applicant’s needs and requests
STEP TWO
Applicant visits Portugal and views various properties / Applicant meets with lawyers in Portugal to grant Power of Attorney (POA) (IF APPLICANT DOES NOT VISIT THIS CAN BE DONE FROM ABROAD) / Applicant opens bank account in Portugal (CAN ALSO SOMETIMES BE DONE FROM ABROAD)
STEP THREE
Transfer made for chosen property / Application is submitted online on the SEF portal along with required documentation and proof of property purchase / Once documents have been checked, originals should be submitted / Biometrics appointment is scheduled
STEP FOUR
Within 90 days – Application is processed (may be up to 6 months for certain nationalities) / Final Government Fees are paid and Golden Visa is Issued