Portugal
Golden Visa: Equity & Funds Investment
For investors who wish to become permanent residents.
Eligibility Criteria:
To qualify for a Portugal Golden Visa, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
1. Clean Background & Health
- The applicant must have no criminal record or be blacklisted for visa applications with the Portuguese government or Schengen.
2. Qualification
- Any nationality can qualify to apply for a Portugal Golden Visa
- No age limit
- No language, medical exam or interview qualification requirements
3. Requirement
- Make a minimum investment of €500,000 into a qualified PGV investment category.
- Investment funds must come from outside Portugal.
- Make an initial visit to Portugal on a valid Schengen visa
- Retain the investment for a minimum of 5 years.
- Spend at least 7 days per year in Portugal.
- No minimum capital or asset requirements beyond PGV investment.
- No proof of lawful source of funds required.
Application Process:
Applying for a Portugal Golden Visa requires:
1. Investment
- Choose the investment
- Obtain a Portuguese Tax Number
- Open a Portuguese Bank Account
- Transfer the investment funds into the Portuguese Bank Account
2. Documentation
- Submit civil documents
3. Government Processing
- Start visa application process
4. Apply for Permanent Residency
- Visit Portugal to complete biometrics
Benefits:
Successful Portugal Golden Visa applicants can gain the benefits of:
1. Permanent Residency
- Grants immediate residency to the applicant plus eligible family members.
- PGV is a 5-year program being divided into 3 Residency Cards with 2 renewals.
2. Flexibility
- Fast processing time (6-9 months)
- No geographic limitations on investment
- Secure investment options
- Right to live, study & work in Portugal
- Right to start & own business in Portugal
- Residency for Principal Applicant plus spouse, children, parents & parents-in-law
- Visa free travel with EU Schengen Zone
- Citizenship allows ability to live, study, work in EU Schengen Zone.
- Extraction of investment after 5 years
- Access to world-class healthcare & education
- No dual taxation
3. Pathway to Citizenship
- Portuguese Permanent Residency granted after 5 years
- Apply for Portuguese Citizenship after 5 years
Why Choose ISAFORD Immigration for Your Portugal Golden Visa Application?
Make ISAFORD Immigration your choice for:
1. Expert Guidance
- Our team of experienced immigration professionals will guide you through every step of the Portugal Golden Visa application process.
2. Personalized Support
- We provide tailored assistance to highlight your unique qualifications and ensure your application standard out.
3. Proven Success
- With a high success rate in securing Portugal Golden Visas for our clients, we are committed to helping you achieve your immigration goals
