Portugal Country Profile

Situated in the South-western Europe, Portugal is a country with a long colonial past and comparatively recent establishment of democracy. Recently the country is dealing with an ageing population as well as a declining birth rate, leading the country to promote immigration and facilitate the immigrants through public policies. 

With burgeoning tourism, focus on tech-industry and strengthening of exports, the country is full of opportunities for people looking to immigrate. With the country looking for skilled youth and investors for boosting its economy, this is high time for investors looking for better healthcare and academic opportunities, and improved quality of life, for their families and themselves.

Golden Visa Program

There are multiple avenues for acquiring the Golden Visa program, leading to permanent residency in Portugal. Through the acquisition of this visa, an individual can settle in Portugal with their parents, spouse and children.

Property Investment Option

Through this stream, individuals can apply for permanent residency after 5 years, during which time they will be able to harvest fruits of their investment. The investors can pick from attractive commercial properties and touristic properties in the metropolitan areas. 

For the second stream, an investor can buy and renovate a 30-year old building in any area where government is planning urban regeneration. 

Investment in Science and Arts

Through this stream of visa, the government is encouraging investment in both, science and technology as well as arts and national heritage and highlighting the importance of both for itself, and for those looking to relocate to the country. 

The investor can either invest in scientific research being conducted by a public or private institution, or in artistic output or refurbishment of national heritage though the local or central authorities.

This stream of visa allows the investor to move to the country with their families and enjoy the perks of the country just like the citizens. Within five years the individual can also apply and acquire citizenship for himself and his family members. 

Investment in Business Venture

There are two options available to the investors in this stream as well. An individual can either set-up a business venture where a total of 10 jobs are created and maintained for a suitable period of time, or they can invest a sum of a minimum of € 350,000 in an already established entity which is need of these funds.

In both the cases, the investor will be able to realize their investments and gain returns from it. They will also be able to move and settle in Portugal with their families as permanent residents and avail the facilities in terms of healthcare, education and travel to different countries. 

Capital Transfer

The applicant is required to retain an amount of one million euros or more in a designated bank of the country. While securing the invested amount, this also allows the investor to settle into the country with their family and gain citizenship after the designated period.