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Portugal Residency Program

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The Portuguese government has actively promoted and supported an easy and beneficial process of gaining residency through investment since 2012. Over 6,500 foreign investors have poured into Portugal through the program, adding almost 5 billion euros to the economy.

Portugal offers ease of travel, a competitive and diverse real estate market and excellent tax benefits. To live and work in Portugal, investors need the Golden Visa which is technically a residence permit. It offers visa-free travel throughout Europe and the Schengen area with 26 states. It also allows access to Portuguese social services like healthcare and education.

Immediate family members such as spouse, dependent children and dependent parents of the main applicant can also receive residence without further investment.

  • Travel without visa to 26 Schengen countries of the European Union

  • Work, study and living permit within Portugal

  • Chance to obtain Portuguese citizenship after a period of 5 years

  • Offices across 80 countries to assist you

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Program Benefits
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Residency

Temporary residency in Portugal for 2 years, renewable for two-year periods after.

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Reside in Portugal

Permission to reside in Portugal during the duration of your visa (5 years).

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Work and study

Work, study and living permit within Portugal.

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Language

No language required.

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Residency not required

Only have to stay 14 days within two year visa duration.

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Free travel in EU Region

Travel without visa to 26 Schengen countries of the European Union.

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Citizenship

Chance to obtain Portuguese citizenship after a period of 5 years.

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Right to marriage

Right to marriage in Portugal and other countries in the EU.

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Family dependents also qualify

Family members are also eligible for Portuguese citizenship.

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Family members Permission

Permission for the following family members to join the golden visa holder in Portugal:

  • Spouse
  • Dependent children
  • Adopted children
  • Full-age dependent children who are studying
  • Dependent parents of either the golden visa holder or spouse
  • Brothers or sisters who are under the guardianship of the golden visa holder.

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Investment Options
Applicants can choose from the following investment options:
Property acquisition

  • 280.000 EUR– Only for properties in low population density areas.
  • 350.000 EUR– For properties located in urban areas, but only properties constructed more than 30 years ago and in need of refurbishment.
  • 500.000 EUR– All types of Real Estate investments.

Business

  • Creation of a minimum of 10 new jobs.
  • 500,000 EUR for the incorporation or increase of the share capital of a company that is registered in Portugal, creating or maintaining a minimum of five permanent jobs for a period of three years.

Capital transfer

  • Capital transfer of a 1.5 million EURs into a Portuguese bank account.
  • 500,000 EURs for public or private research activities as part of the national scientific and technological system.
  • 250,000 EURs in support of artistic production or the recovery/maintenance of cultural heritage.
  • 500,000 EURs for the acquisition of units of investment funds or venture capital funds committed to the capitalization of companies incorporated under the Portuguese law, with a maturity of at least five years and with at least 60% of the investment portfolio in companies that have a head office in the national territory

Other options:
Business
1. Creation of a minimum of 10 new jobs.
2. EUR 350,000 for the incorporation or increase of the share capital of a company that is registered in Portugal, creating or maintaining a minimum of five permanent jobs for a period of three years.
Capital transfer
1. Capital transfer of a 1 million EURs into a Portuguese bank account.
2. 350,000 EURs for public or private research activities as part of the national scientific and technological system.
3. 250,000 EURs in support of artistic production or the recovery/maintenance of cultural heritage.
4. 350,000 EURs for the acquisition of units of investment funds or venture capital funds committed to the capitalization of companies incorporated under the Portuguese law, with a maturity of at least five years and with at least 60% of the investment portfolio in companies that have a head office in the national territory
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Process
The process involves gathering a lot of documentation both in Portugal and in Turkey. You can do it on your own, but it would be easier and faster to use local professionals. At Migration Investments, we are familiar with the local property market and laws. Our consultants can advise you on the best investments available in the market, helping you save time and money. We will prepare documentation, provide attorney services and follow your needs during the whole period of your temporary residence obtained through us.
The Portugal golden visa program requirements change according to the level of investment. However, as an investor, you are required to:
However, as an investor, you are required to:
  • Keep real estate investment for 5 years.
  • Use funds from outside into Portugal.
  • Have valid documents for legal entry and stay.
  • Have no references in Portuguese Immigration and Schengen Services
  • Have no criminal record.
  • Stay in Portugal for a minimum period of 14 days every 2 years.
Timeline:

1-4 months: Submit application and secure investment.
First year: Golden Visa Programme permit issued for two years. Stay in Portugal for a minimum of 14 days.
Year 2: Golden Visa Programme permit renewed for two years.
Year 3: Stay in Portugal for a minimum of 14 days.
Year 4: Golden Visa Programme permit renewed for two years.
Year 5: Apply for Permanent Residency or Citizenship while keeping real estate investment

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Why Choose Us
Migration Investments is a full service global residency and citizenship by investment program provider with more than 20 years experience having assisting many families in achieving their ambitions.

This sector is internationally known as "Investment Migration". The investment part comes first followed by the more complex migration aspect. We guide you through the whole process. Beware of bad actors who are only interested in your investment and abandon you when it comes to the migration process.

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Do you have any questions?

Any questions you have will be answered by our lawyers or one of our immigration experts who will assist you throughout the whole process.

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