Geographic Significance
Portugal, nestled in Europe's west, is globally renowned.
Portugal Residency By Investment
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Why Choose Portugal
Portugal, nestled in Europe's west, is a treasure trove of history and natural beauty. From Lisbon's cobblestone streets to the sunny beaches of the Algarve, it offers diverse experiences. Renowned for its hospitality, cuisine, and wines, Portugal invites exploration and promises unforgettable moments.
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Global Attraction
Desired by global citizens for living, working, studying, and business.
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Diverse Population
Vibrant, multicultural populace embraces diversity, fostering tolerance and endearment.
Residency By Investment Overview
The Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program, often referred to as the Portugal golden visa, is a residency by investment initiative designed for non-EU citizens, offering a five-year residency opportunity.
Portugal holds full membership in the EU. With this program, participants gain a residence permit enabling visa-free travel within Europe’s Schengen Area, requiring an average stay of only seven days per year in Portugal throughout the five-year duration.
Investment
Minimum contribution of EUR 500,000
Processing time
8-14 months
Key benefit
The right to live, work, and study in Portugal
Important Update
Breeo Immigration looks forward to the unveiling of a fresh investor program slated for 2025, subsequent to the cessation of new applications for the Business Innovation and Investment Program. Keep an eye out for further updates on this promising opportunity.
The Portugal Golden Visa Residency Program
The Portugal Golden Residency Permit Program, often referred to as the Portugal Golden Visa Program, offers a five-year residency opportunity for non-EU nationals through investment.
With the residence permit, beneficiaries gain the privilege to reside, work, and study in Portugal, along with unrestricted travel within the Schengen Area of Europe.
Remarkably, participants are only required to spend an average of seven days per year in Portugal throughout the five-year period, with these stays contributing towards potential eligibility for citizenship after five years.
Benefits Of A Portuguese Golden Visa
- Visa-free travel in Europe’s Schengen Area and the right to live, work, and study in Portugal.
- Eligibility to apply for citizenship after five years as a legal resident while retaining other citizenship(s).
- Low physical presence requirement: only seven days during the first year of residence and 14 days for the subsequent two years, which can count towards citizenship eligibility after five years.
- Access to excellent international and Portuguese schools and universities.
- Enjoy a high quality of life, rich local cuisine and wines, vibrant cultural scene, mild climate, and high level of security.
- Access to international quality healthcare clinics and hospitals.
Portugal Golden Visa Requirements
Applicants can choose any one option in any one of the following categories:
Capital transfer
- Investment of EUR 500,000 in investment fund or venture capital fund units committed to the capitalization of companies incorporated under Portuguese law. These funds must have a maturity of at least five years, with at least 60% of the investment portfolio in companies with registered offices in Portugal (real estate entities are excluded).
Investment of EUR 500,000 in research activities conducted by public or private entities within the national scientific and technological system.
Investment of EUR 400,000 in a low population density area, contributing to the development and revitalization of these regions.
Investment of EUR 250,000 to support artistic production or the preservation and maintenance of Portugal’s national cultural heritage.
- Investment of EUR 200,000 in a low population density area, furthering the economic growth and sustainability of these regions.
Business
- Creating a minimum of ten new jobs.
- Creating eight new jobs in a low population density area, contributing to the economic development of these regions.
- Investing EUR 500,000 in the incorporation of a commercial company registered and headquartered in Portugal. This investment must result in the creation of at least five permanent jobs for a period of three years. Alternatively, applicants can increase the share capital of an existing company headquartered in Portugal, creating at least five permanent jobs or maintaining at least ten jobs for three years.
Procedures And Time Frame Of The Portugal Golden Visa
Once the residence permit is obtained, the client must provide biometric data and updated original documents at each renewal. Initially, the permit is issued for one year, but due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it is now issued for two years. Subsequently, it may be renewed for two additional periods of two years.
The Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program mandates that the main applicant makes two trips to Portugal during the application period:
1. To select the qualifying investment, initiate the legal process, and open a bank account.
2. To provide biometric data and original documents.
Following the acquisition of the residence permit, the client must provide biometric data and updated original documents at each renewal.
The process of obtaining a Portuguese residence permit through investment typically exceeds 18 months.
