Investment amount EUR 280,000
The Portugal residency by investment program’s legal framework was first introduced by amending Act number 23/2007 of July 4, 2012, which is known as the “Golden Visa”.
On the 8th October 2012, the Government of Portugal made changes to the Immigration Law 29/2012 allowing non-EU Citizens to receive a temporary EU Residence Permit for up to 5 years in exchange for investments in Portugal’s Real Estate. The new regulations offer non-EU Citizens, a simple and fast way for property investors to receive a five-year Residence Permit.
Time to citizenship 5 years
Visa free travel Visa-free to 29 Schengen countries
Investment type Real Estate
Investment cost EUR 280,000
Family dependents Spouse and children below 18. Adult children above 18, and parents of main applicant qualify as long as they prove financial dependency.
Passport validity 2 years for children up to the age of 4, 5 years for all other citizens
Citizenship Law and Residency Law
In accordance with Portuguese Nationality Law 37/81 of the 3rd October 2006, amended by Decree Law No. 322-A/2001 of 14th December, article 6, the Government grants the Portuguese nationality through naturalization to foreigners who fulfill the requirement to be legally resident in Portuguese territory for at least 5 years.
On 12th February 2021, the Portuguese Authorities, through its Decree-Law No. 14/2021 announced legislation changes in The Portuguese ARI (Authorization of Residency for Investment Activity) or as it is commonly known Golden Visa, with the changes due effective on the 1st January 2022. The revised legislation for Portugal’s Golden Visa Program investment options limit the areas in which you can purchase residential real estate to qualify for the Residency Visa. The new legislation states that residential investments can no longer be purchased in Lisbon, Porto & the Algarve (coastal areas), qualifying areas for residential real estate are now limited to interior regions of the country and in the autonomous regions of the Azores and Madeira only.
County Info
Located in South Western Europe, on the Iberian Peninsula, Portugal is one of the oldest European Nations, however the Portugal of today is a highly-developed country and the world’s 19th highest quality of life and one of the world’s most globalized and peaceful nations. Portugal is a member of the EU, Eurozone, and the Schengen Agreement. Globally, Portugal is also a member of the United Nations, the OECD, and the NATO. Portugal combines a beautiful landscape with state-of-the-art urban architecture. Once you get Portugal residency, you can enjoy the highlights among Portugal’s attractions vary from culture, gastronomy and wines, beaches, golf, history, a variety of landscapes and above all the hospitality of the Portuguese people.
| CAPITAL | Lisbon |
| POPULATION | 10,800,000 |
| LANGUAGE | Portuguese |
| GOVERNMENT TYPE | Unitary semi-presidential constitutional republic |
| CURRENCY | Euro (EUR) |
| EXCHANGE RATE | 1 USD = 0.9214EUR |
BENEFITS
SIMPLE PROCESS
European residence in 6 months
Minimal physical residency requirements, you are required to visit Portugal for 7 days per year.
No interview, language test, education or management experience required
Adult children above 18 years of age qualify if they prove financial dependency
The Portuguese PR extends to Spouse and children below 18 years of age
Parents of main applicant also qualify if they prove financial dependency
Open to all non-EU nationalities
GLOBAL MOBILITY
Portugal visa grant you free travel to 29 Schengen countries in Europe
Right to apply for Portugal citizenship after 5 years
If Citizenship obtained in the future, dual nationality allowed
WEALTH PROTECTION
Only those staying in Portugal longer than six months a year and deemed resident in Portugal must pay tax over income obtained in Portugal, meaning the Portuguese tax authorities will expect Golden Visa holders to only pay taxes on income related to activities in Portugal and not any other primary country of residence
COSTS
To be eligible for Portugal golden visa under its residency by investment programme, the applicant is required to do a Real Estate Investment and a non-refundable contribution to the Government.
1. COMMERCIAL & TOURISTIC REAL ESTATE
Acquisition of commercial property anywhere in Portugal €500,000
Acquisition of commercial property anywhere in Portugal – subject to a 20% discount if the property is in a designated low-density population €400,000
Acquisition of commercial property, more than 30 years old subject to approved renovation works, anywhere in Portugal €350,000
Acquisition of commercial property, more than 30 years old subject to approved renovation works and in a designated low density area €280,000
2. RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT
Residential Real Estate Investment through one of the Government approved real estate asset classes: freehold property with title deed; fractional ownership or land. The revised legislation for Portugal’s Golden Visa Program investment options limit the areas in which you can purchase residential real estate to qualify for the Residency Visa. The new legislation states that residential investments can no longer be purchased in Lisbon, Porto & the Algarve (coastal areas), qualifying areas for residential real estate are now limited to interior regions of the country and in the autonomous regions of the Azores and Madeira only. The investment and Government Fees are payable once the citizenship is approved. The non-refundable financial contribution varies depending on the number of applicants as follows:
Acquisition of Property in the interior of the country EUR 500,000
Acquisition of Property in the interior of the country - Subject to a 20% reduction if property is in a designated low-density population EUR 400,000
Acquisition of Property in the interior of the country - More than 30 years old subject to approved renovation works EUR 350,000
Acquisition of Property in the interior of the country - More than 30 years old subject to approved renovation works & in a designated low-density population area EUR 280,000
Initial Investor Residency Permit EUR 5,150
GOVERNMENT FEES
In addition to the purchase of real estate, there are Government fees to be paid.
Main Applicant EUR 550
Each Dependent either spouse, children or elderly parents EUR 80
Initial Residency Permit per family member EUR 5,150
Citizenship Invest professional fees, official application forms, certification of citizenship and passport, courier & other disbursements are the only other costs associated. A detailed quotation with no hidden costs is provided for the specific case.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Citizenship Invest appoints a Document Collection Specialist for each case. The firm offers a bespoke service that simplifies the application process, requesting from clients the bear minimum. Our job is to simplify the document collection as much as possible and when required we obtain the documents for the client without their involvement. Please note the below list is to be used as a guideline only, after assessing the particular case Citizenship Invest prepares a personalized checklist.
Documents required from each applicant including children:
• Certified copy of valid passports
• Schengen Visa
• Three (3) Original passport-size photos
• Original excerpt of Birth record or certified copy of Birth certificates with Official Portuguese or English translation and legalized/ Apostilled by the Portuguese Consulate in Country of issuance
• Criminal Record for all adults for both Country of Birth & Country of Residence (If different) (Applicants above 16) with Official Portuguese or English translation and legalized / Apostilled by the Portuguese Consulate in Country of issuance
• Flight Ticket Reservation to visit Portugal (issuance not necessary)
• Proof of accommodation from a hotel or invitation letter from a relative or friend in order to prove the destination and the purpose of the trip
Documents required only if married persons apply together:
• Original excerpt of marriage record or certified copy of marriage certificates with Official Portuguese or English translation and legalized/
Apostilled by the Portuguese Consulate in Country of issuance
• Certified copy of divorce certificate with Official Portuguese or English translation and legalized/ Apostilled by the Portuguese Consulate in
Country of issuance (if applicable).
WEEK 1-2
CI Retainer Agreement signed and first Payment of CI Professional Fees.
The Client could select the Portuguese property remotely and CI starts preparing the property purchase documentation required to be presented for Residency application.
WEEK 2-4
The Client must travel to Portugal to get the passport stamped before submitting the Residency application. If the client does not have Schengen Visa, then a Portuguese Tourist Visa must be applied for at the Portuguese Consulate in the client’s country of origin / residence
The Client & all applicants travel to Portugal on Schengen / Tourist Visa, to obtain passport stamp & visit Immigration Department. Client can see the property, alternatively, can directly transfer the capital to his new Portuguese bank account opened by CI.
MONTH 3
Property Purchase executed by CI Lawyers. Residence Permit documentation is submitted to the Government including the property Title Deed. At this point, Government Processing Application Fees are payable.
The client pays the Submission invoice of CI Professional Fees
MONTH 4
Upon Approval, a meeting with the authorities is scheduled. At this point, Government Residency Permit Fees are payable.
CI final Professional Fees are paid.
Clients can travel to Portugal to collect the Residency Permit, alternatively, CI lawyers can collect on client’s behalf. Residence Permit is issued within 45 days.