How to migrate to Portugal through investment?
Portugal Golden Visa Program is one of the excellent pathways to obtain Portugal residency by investment. The program is designed to invite non-EU citizens to invest and migrate to Portugal. The minimum investment amount for the visa is €500,000, and it offers a route to obtain EU citizenship within 5 years.
Portugal Golden Visa Benefits
The following are the benefits of the Portugal Golden Visa:
- Live, work, and study in Portugal
- Enjoy tax benefits in Portugal
- Visa-free travel access to all Schengen countries
- Access to healthcare and educational benefits in Portugal
- Invest with a minimum of €500,000
- Bring your family members to live with you in Portugal
- Stay for seven days on an average per year to keep your residence permit
- Get EU citizenship within 5 years
- Children automatically qualify for a Portugal Residence permit
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Portugal Golden Visa Eligibility
You would be eligible to apply for the Portugal Golden Visa if you:\
- Are a non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizen
- Ate at least 18 years old or above
- Have zero criminal records
- Have sufficient funds to invest and support your stay in the country
- Have a Portuguese Tax Identification Number
Investment requirements for Portugal Golden Visa
You can invest in one of the following ways to qualify for the Portugal Golden Visa:
- A minimum real estate investment of €500,000 or €400,000 in a low-density area.
- A minimum investment of €350,000 for a SEF-qualified Portuguese property located in an urban regeneration area or €280,000 for a low-density area.
- A minimum investment of €500,000 in a qualifying Portuguese Investment Fund
- A minimum bank transfer of €1 million in a Portuguese financial institution
- A minimum investment of €1 million in Portuguese business or a company
- A minimum investment of €350,000 in research and development activities in science or technology-based research institutions
- A minimum investment of €250,000 towards the restoration and maintenance of Portuguese arts and heritage sites
- Purchase shares worth a minimum of €1 million
- Create at least 10 new job opportunities for Portuguese citizens
Note: You must provide documents to prove that all your assets are acquired through legal means.
Steps to Apply for a Portugal Golden Visa
Once you have invested in Portugal, you can apply for the Portugal Golden visa by following the steps listed below:
Step 1: Visit the official SEF Portal for online registration for Golden Visa Applications
Step 2: Fill out the application form online
Step 3: Arrange and upload the documents required
Step 4: Complete the fee payment
Step 5: Wait for confirmation
Step 6: Fly to Portugal
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