Golden Visa
Golden Visa
Much has been said about the granting of Golden Visas.
But what, in fact, are these visas? What are the advantages?
The Golden Visa Program was launched by the Portuguese authorities in October 2012, and is a quick way for foreign investors from countries outside the European Union to obtain a valid permanent residence permit in Portugal, and also allowing them to travel freely in most countries. European countries (Schengen Area).
Under the Golden Visa programme, non-EU citizens only need to make one of the investments provided for by law to obtain a residence permit in Portugal. With the aim of attracting foreign investment to Portugal, the Golden Visa is a very simple and flexible program, with simple and clear legal requirements.
The stay requirements are also extremely low, clearly making the Golden Visa one of the most attractive residency programs in the world for investors.
The Golden Visa Program provides investors with the following advantages:
- It is not necessary to obtain a visa to enter Portugal
- It is not necessary to obtain a visa to travel in Europe (Schengen Area)
- Living and working in Portugal, even with residency in a different country
- Extremely low minimum stay periods
- Permanent Residence after 5 years
- Citizenship after 6 years
- Extended residence to family members
