Golden Visa Program For Non-EU Citizens

Advantages

  • Fast track for foreign investors from non-EU countries to Obtain a fully valid residency permit in Portugal (‘Golden Visa”)
  • This residency permit allows the investor to enter and/ or Live, work and study in Portugal
  • Allows the investor to travel freely within the vast majority Of European countries (Schengen area)
  • Eligible for Permanent Residency after 5 years
  • Eligible to apply for Citizenship after 5 years residence

Requirements

  • Non-EU citizens must make a qualifying investment to qualify to obtain a residency permit
  • Be a Non-European Union citizen
  • Must keep the investment for a minimum period of 5 years
  • Funds for investment must come from abroad
  • Proof that the applicant has no criminal record
  • Residency requirements in Portugal of 7 days during the first year, and 14 days in each subsequent two-year period

 Process

  • Complete purchase of qualifying property
  • Application is submitted at the Services of Foreigners and Borders (SEF)
  • Processing time between 3-6 months
  • Once the application is processed, the SEF will contact the Investor’s legal representatives and set up an appointment with the investor (and family members) to collect signature and fingerprint
  • After 5 years investor can apply for Permanent residency or citizenship

Investment Options

  • Minimum investment of €500,000(plus taxes)
  • Purchase of one or multiple properties
  • All types of property qualify
  • Possibility of co-ownership
  • Freedom to use, rent or lease

Getting the Permanent Residence

  • Applicant must have met the minimum residency requirements for at least 5 years
  • Kept a clean criminal record
  • Sufficient sustainence funds and a place of residence in Portugal
  • Proof of basic Portuguese language proficiency (CEFR A2)

Getting the Portugues Citizenship

  • Applicant must have legally resided in Portugal for at least 5 years
  • Kept a clean criminal record
  • Sufficient subsistence funds and a place of residence in Portugal
  • Proof of sufficient Portuguese proficiency (CEFR A2)
  • Must show a close connection to Portugal

Benefits of Citizenship

  • Unrestricted right to live, work, study in Europe
  • Access to free education within EU
  • Possibility of visa free travel to US & Canada