Portugal Golden Visa Programme
Residency in Portugal, Citizenship after 5 years.
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Summary
Portugal Golden Visa Program is a Schengen residency program for non-EU citizens. Portugal Golden Visa Programme leads to Portuguese Citizenship in 6 yrs.
key contacts
Dr. Jean-Philippe Chetcuti
Managing Partner
Dr. Antoine Saliba Haig
Senior Associate, Head of Immigration & Global Mobility
country highlights
benefits
- Right to live in Portugal;
- EU Residence card, free travel within Schengen;
- PR or citizenship after 5 years of residency;
- Low minimum stay requirment; 7 days in the first years;
- Familiy members included;
legal basis
Legal amendments in Portuguese law now enable non- EU citizens to apply for a Portuguese Residence Permit in return for transferring capital, creating jobs or acquiring real estate in Portugal. This is possible by virtue of Law 29/2012 and Order number 11820-A/2012.
ELIGIBILITY
- Non-EU citizens in good standing;
- Investment in Portugal through, either property, job creation or a capital transfer;
- Meet the minimum stay requirement;
- Enter Portugal for the first time with a Valid Schengen Visa;
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