PORTUGAL GOLDEN VISA 葡萄牙黄金签证

The government has proposed the closure of the Portuguese Golden Visa programme. This proposal is now for consultation and will eventually be submitted for approval by Parliament. Until legislation is passed (a minimum of 6 weeks from process start without amendments or extensions) the current Golden Visa laws still stand. Until this point investors can proceed with minimal legal costs of just €500 to prepare for their application and investment. The Portuguese Golden Visa has been the most attractive and successful of all the European programmes. Clients can still prepare and apply, but time is running out. If you wish to proceed please contact us below

The Portugal Golden Visa program has proven to be the most popular scheme in Europe with investors attracted to its flexibility, cost and benefits. Introduced in 2012 this pioneering investment visa effectively launched the concept of Golden Visas taking it mainstream and laying the foundations for other countries such as Spain and Greece to follow. Since then, the Portugal program has been actively promoted internationally attracting over €6.0 billion of inward investment into the economy. As the leading consultancy for the Portuguese Golden Visa GSI is proud to have advised and assisted more than one thousand investors and applicants from over 150 countries worldwide for the programme since its introduction. 

Investment投资

An investment of €500,000 (€280,000 or €350,000 reduced option) in real estate in Portugal will gain a golden visa residency permit for a family including dependent children. Although other methods are available (see FAQ below) the real estate route accounts for over 92% of all applications.

Associated Costs相关的费用

There are several costs to consider in addition to the investment amount for the golden visa in Portugal. They include property tax, stamp duty, notary and land registry fees, government approval and application fees and legal costs for processing. Typically, they will add around 14% to a €350,000 investment.

Eligibility and Requirements资格及要求

In addition to the investment and fees applicants will need to open a Portuguese bank account. Investors are required to have a clean criminal record, full health insurance and to submit their applications along with full biometrics. This requires one visit to Portugal at the application stage.

The Portuguese Golden Visa can be renewed at two-year intervals providing the applicant spends two weeks in the country every two years and maintains their investment.