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Where to invest for obtaining a Golden Visa in Portugal in 2024?

During the consultation, you will learn:

how have real estate investment trends changed in 2024
what documents do you need to prepare for applying for a Golden Visa
are they currently accepting applications for Golden Visas
key advantages of the appeal of Portugal in 2024

Oleg Railean

Co-founder of the company

What are the requirements for applying for
a Golden Visa in Portugal

Applicants must not hold citizenship of any European Union country.

Applicants must not have been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for more than one year.

Applicants must not be under a ban from entering the national territory and/or the Schengen zone at the time of applying for the "Golden Visa".

We can help you choose the type of investments in Portugal

Business investment

Investment from 500,000 euros in the increase of the registered capital of an existing Portuguese company. The company, in turn, commits to creating 5 jobs or maintaining 10 existing ones for a period of 3 years. The second option is to open your own company. The main condition is the creation of a minimum of 10 jobs and maintaining this number for at least five years.

Business investment with a guarantee of purchasing a real estate property

Investment in an existing company in the amount of 500 thousand euros, maintaining 10 or creating 5 new jobs, and simultaneously acquiring real estate, which will serve as a guarantee for your investment.

Capital investment

Investment of 500 thousand euros in the purchase of shares of a company that is engaged in financing various business projects in Portugal.

Investment in the cultural heritage of Portugal

The condition of the investment is the transfer of an amount equal to or exceeding 250 thousand euros for investments in artistic production or support for the arts, restoration, or rehabilitation of national historical heritage. There is also an option to invest 500,000 euros in scientific research in Portugal.

Investments in funds

Investment of 500 thousand euros in an investment fund.
The fund cannot directly or indirectly invest in real estate.

Contact us for detailed information.

Advantages of the Golden Visa and real estate investments in Portugal

Liucija Ruseckaja
Co-founder of the company
Residence permit for the main applicant and their entire family (including minor children and parents over 65 years old)

Residence permit for the main applicant and their entire family (including minor children and parents over 65 years old)

The opportunity to work, study, and start a private business in Portugal

The opportunity to work, study, and start a private business in Portugal

Obtaining citizenship in 5 years (184 countries for visa-free travel)

Obtaining citizenship in 5 years (184 countries for visa-free travel)

It is possible to include children over 18 years old and parents under 65 years old if they are dependent on the investor

It is possible to include children over 18 years old and parents under 65 years old if they are dependent on the investor

Free movement across Schengen countries

Free movement across Schengen countries

No need for permanent residence in Portugal. It is sufficient to stay just 14 days every two years.

No need for permanent residence in Portugal. It is sufficient to stay just 14 days every two years.

Risk-free money devaluation investments

Risk-free money devaluation investments

Convenient mortgage lending conditions

Convenient mortgage lending conditions

Protection of property rights regardless of nationality

Protection of property rights regardless of nationality

Excellent value for money and quality

Excellent value for money and quality

Attractive country for living

Attractive country for living

Stable economic and political situations

Stable economic and political situations

Healthcare and education

Healthcare and education

Low crime rate, absence of refugees from the Middle East

Low crime rate, absence of refugees from the Middle East

Oleg Railean
Co-founder of the company

The necessary documents when applying for the Golden Visa program

Confirmation of investment.

Tax identification number in Portugal.

Tax identification number of the country where the investor is a tax resident (notarized copy of the tax number with an apostille).

Certificate of no criminal record in the investor's country of origin and in other countries of residence for the last 5 years with an apostille (valid for only 3 months from the date of issue).

Passport or another valid identification document.

Residence permit for the whole family

The applicant is entitled to apply for a "Golden Visa" for the entire family, but there are certain conditions such as family ties, age, marital status, and so on.
Spouse
Married or in a civil partnership. In the case of a civil partnership, it is necessary to provide evidence such as: common children, joint real estate, a joint bank account, and a common residential address.
Children
"Golden Visa" is automatically processed for children under 18 years old. After the age of 18, it is processed if the children are enrolled in higher education institutions, unmarried, and financially dependent on the applicant.
Parents
"Golden Visa" is automatically processed for the parents of either spouse if they are over 65 years old. For parents under 65 years old, evidence is required to show that they are financially dependent on the applicant, such as proof of the parents' residency at the applicant's address, monthly bank transfers to the parents' account, health certificates, etc.
Brothers and sisters
"Golden Visa" is processed for the brothers and sisters of either spouse if they are under 18 years old and under the care of the applicant. In this case, a court decision appointing guardianship over the underage relative should be presented.

Rights and responsibilities

An investor with a ‘golden visa’ has the right:

To apply for citizenship in Portugal after 5 years of holding a residence permit. This period also includes the waiting time for the initial residence permit.
To travel within the Schengen Zone visa-free.
To have legal employment and/or conduct business in Portugal.
To apply for a residence permit for the entire family.
To have state medical insurance.
To have access to education for oneself or family members in both public and private educational institutions.

An investor with a ‘golden visa’ is obligated to:

To spend a minimum of 14 days in the country during each two-year period of the ‘Golden Visa’.
To maintain investment activity for a period of 5 years.

The process and duration of obtaining the
Golden Visa

1. Signing a contract for legal support. 1 day
2. The client issues two powers of attorney to our lawyers. The first power of attorney is for the registration of a tax number in Portugal. The second power of attorney authorizes our lawyers to represent the client:
  • in investment activities;

  • when submitting documents for a residence permit;

  • during the renewal process of the residence permit, every two years
1 week
3. Choosing the type of investment. from 1 day
to 1 week
4. Collection and online submission of documents for a residence permit. from 1 week
to 1 month
5. Waiting for a positive response from the immigration office. up to 6 months
6. Collection of biometric data. 1-4 months
7. Obtain a residence permit card and start traveling without unnecessary hassle! 2-4 months
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