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Other requirements:
- No conviction for a crime that in Portugal is punishable by deprivation of liberty for a term of one year or more;
- Not in the period of prohibition of entry into national territory following a measure of removal from the country;
- No indication in the Schegen information system;
- No indication in the SEF's integrated information system for non-admission purposes;
- Maintenance of investment activity in Portugal for a minimum period of 5 years, counted from the date of granting the residence permit.
Documentation needed to start the process:
- Record of criminal records of the country of origin where you have resided for more than one year;
- Proof of health insurance contract;
- Proof of legal entry and stay in Portugal;
- Passport or other valid travel document;
- Regularized tax status.
Advantages of Golden Visa in Portugal:
- To enter Portugal with exemption of residence visa;
- To reside and work in Portugal, and at least to remain in Portugal for a period of not less than 7 days in the first year and not less than 14 days in subsequent years;
- Circulate through the Schengen area, without visa requirements;
- Benefit from family reunification;
- Request, after five years, the granting of Permanent Residence Authorization under the Foreigners Law (Law 23/2007, of July 4, with the current version);
- Possibility of requesting at the end of six years the acquisition of Portuguese nationality, by naturalization, complying with the other requirements of the Nationality Law (Law 37/81, of October 3, with the current version).
Family reunification:
- The request for family reunification may be requested simultaneously with the ARI Concession of the investor, but will always be conditioned to the deferral of this and are considered members of the family for the purpose of family reunification:
- The spouse; the minor or incapable children in charge of the couple or one of the spouses, the eldest children, dependent on the couple or one of the spouses attending a school, even in another country, the parents of the resident or spouse, provided they are under his responsibility, the minor siblings, provided that he is under the custody of the resident.
Duration of the Golden Visa:
- The residence permit is granted for an initial period of 1 year and may be renewed for periods of 2 years (fulfilling the award requirements).
What should the interested party do to obtain the Gold Visa?
To obtain the Gold Visa, the interested party must choose one of the aforementioned investment possibilities. Before starting your investment it is advisable to consult with qualified professionals about your investment.
After completion of the investment must gather the documentation of the investment and proof of completion.
You should prepare a set of documentation including:
- Criminal record of the country of origin OR where you have lived for more than one year; (this document must be duly translated officially into Portuguese and apostilled).
- Full copy of passport.
- Declarations under an honor commitment regarding the maintenance of the investment for the duration of the ARI and consent for consultation of Portuguese criminal records.
- Declarations relating to the Portuguese tax administration and social security.
- Proof of adequate health insurance contracting with coverage for Portugal.
The applicant must have a valid and valid Passport and still be a Schengen visa holder, if applicable.
Can the investment be carried out by more than one person or by a company/society?
You can. But in any case only the participation of each of the people is relevant. For example, if two people purchase a property, it must have a minimum value of 1.000.000 € (one million euros) and the share of each one cannot be less than half that amount.
What are the benefits of having a gold visa (residence permit based on investment)?
The holder has a set of benefits namely:
- Freedom to enter Portugal, without limitations on the number of times of entry or exit with a visa exemption;
- Possibility of residing and working freely in Portugal, being able to maintain another residence in another country;
- Freedom to travel through the Schengen area, without visa requirements;
- Possibility of benefiting from family reunification, such as the spouse, minor or dependent children
- Possibility of access to permanent residence (after 5 years and in legal terms)
- Access to Portuguese nationality (after 6 years), provided that the other requirements for access to Portuguese nationality are fulfilled.
What about family reunification? Which family members can be included?
The following family members of the holder (under the regrouping regime):
- Spouse;
- Minor or incapable children in charge of the couple or one of the spouses;
- Minors adopted by the applicant when he / she is not married, by the applicant or the spouse, by decision of the competent authority of the country of origin, provided that the law of that country recognizes the adopted rights and duties identical to those of natural filiation and that the decision recognized by Portugal;
- Larger children, in charge of the couple or one of the spouses, who are single and are studying in an educational establishment in Portugal;
- Ascendants in the straight line and in the first degree of the resident or the spouse, since they are in charge;
- Minors who are under the custody of the resident, in accordance with a decision handed down by the competent authority in the country of origin and provided that it is recognized by Portugal.
The following shall be considered as members of the family:
- A partner who maintains, in national territory or abroad, a de facto union, duly proven in accordance with the law;
- Minor or disabled unmarried children, including adopted children of the partner, provided they are legally entrusted.
How long does the ARI holder have to keep the investment on which he based the order?
The investment in any modality must be maintained for five (5) years, from the date of granting of the Residence Permit.
What is the competent authority for the granting of a gold visa (residence permit based on investment)?
The process must be investigated with the Aliens and Borders Service. It is done by means of own form and with delivery of all the documents that demonstrate the investment and other documents mentioned above.
The interested party may be represented by a proxy with special powers to that effect.
IMPORTANT: the physical presence of the interested party is required at least once in Portugal during the process. This can be done at the beginning or at the end of the procedure (with the collection of authorization) or even at an intermediate stage. This need arises from the obligation of the Portuguese authorities to collect biometric data (fingerprints, official photographs, etc.)
How much does the Gold Visa (residence permit based on investment in Portugal) cost?
Those interested should pay an initial fee of 513,75 € - paid with the submission of the application.
With the collection of the Authorization (at the end of the process) they must pay the final fee in the amount of 5.137,50 €.
In addition to these amounts, fees for the renewal of Visa Gold (residence authorization based on investment in Portugal) and for family reunification are still applicable.
What should the holder, once obtained Golden Visa (residence permit based on investment in Portugal), do to maintain ownership?
The holder shall be bound by at least the following:
- Maintain the lack of indications of criminal records
- To visit Portugal for at least a period of 7 days in the first year and 14 days in each subsequent 2-year period
- Proceed with the renewal of the ARI and payment of the respective fees
- Maintain the investment activity on which the allocation was based.
Can you use an investment already held or made before the application or at a different time?
Only if the investment was made after the entry into force of the Gold Visa scheme (residence permit based on investment in Portugal) (October 8, 2012).
From a tax point of view, are there benefits for the gold visa holder (residence permit based on investment in Portugal)?
There may be tax benefits for the Gold Visa holder, but the tax question must be analyzed on a case by case basis, given the particular investment and the residence conditions, domicile, owner's income, among others.
Applicable legislation (among others) Law 29/2012, of August 9
Dispatch MNE / MAI no. 11820-A / 2012, of September 4 Regime Gold Visa (residence authorization based on investment in Portugal) Dispatch MNE / MAI no. 1661-A / 2013, of January 28? Regime Gold Visa (residence permit based on investment in Portugal) Ordinance no. 305 A / 2012, of October 4 Fees Gold (residence permit based on investment in Portugal)
IMPORTANT:
The authorization of residence and the realization of investments of this type should in no case be done without adequate advice and specific for each concrete situation.
The contents of this document are for general information only and should not replace the advice of qualified professionals. No investment decision or investment decision abstention is advised merely on the basis of generic information.
Other requirements:
- No conviction for a crime that in Portugal is punishable by deprivation of liberty for a term of one year or more;
- Not in the period of prohibition of entry into national territory following a measure of removal from the country;
- No indication in the Schegen information system;
- No indication in the SEF's integrated information system for non-admission purposes;
- Maintenance of investment activity in Portugal for a minimum period of 5 years, counted from the date of granting the residence permit.
Documentation needed to start the process:
- Record of criminal records of the country of origin where you have resided for more than one year;
- Proof of health insurance contract;
- Proof of legal entry and stay in Portugal;
- Passport or other valid travel document;
- Regularized tax status.
Advantages of Golden Visa in Portugal:
- To enter Portugal with exemption of residence visa;
- To reside and work in Portugal, and at least to remain in Portugal for a period of not less than 7 days in the first year and not less than 14 days in subsequent years;
- Circulate through the Schengen area, without visa requirements;
- Benefit from family reunification;
- Request, after five years, the granting of Permanent Residence Authorization under the Foreigners Law (Law 23/2007, of July 4, with the current version);
- Possibility of requesting at the end of six years the acquisition of Portuguese nationality, by naturalization, complying with the other requirements of the Nationality Law (Law 37/81, of October 3, with the current version).
Family reunification:
- The request for family reunification may be requested simultaneously with the ARI Concession of the investor, but will always be conditioned to the deferral of this and are considered members of the family for the purpose of family reunification:
- The spouse; the minor or incapable children in charge of the couple or one of the spouses, the eldest children, dependent on the couple or one of the spouses attending a school, even in another country, the parents of the resident or spouse, provided they are under his responsibility, the minor siblings, provided that he is under the custody of the resident.
Duration of the Golden Visa:
- The residence permit is granted for an initial period of 1 year and may be renewed for periods of 2 years (fulfilling the award requirements).
What should the interested party do to obtain the Gold Visa?
To obtain the Gold Visa, the interested party must choose one of the aforementioned investment possibilities. Before starting your investment it is advisable to consult with qualified professionals about your investment.
After completion of the investment must gather the documentation of the investment and proof of completion.
You should prepare a set of documentation including:
- Criminal record of the country of origin OR where you have lived for more than one year; (this document must be duly translated officially into Portuguese and apostilled).
- Full copy of passport.
- Declarations under an honor commitment regarding the maintenance of the investment for the duration of the ARI and consent for consultation of Portuguese criminal records.
- Declarations relating to the Portuguese tax administration and social security.
- Proof of adequate health insurance contracting with coverage for Portugal.
The applicant must have a valid and valid Passport and still be a Schengen visa holder, if applicable.
Can the investment be carried out by more than one person or by a company/society?
You can. But in any case only the participation of each of the people is relevant. For example, if two people purchase a property, it must have a minimum value of 1.000.000 € (one million euros) and the share of each one cannot be less than half that amount.
What are the benefits of having a gold visa (residence permit based on investment)?
The holder has a set of benefits namely:
- Freedom to enter Portugal, without limitations on the number of times of entry or exit with a visa exemption;
- Possibility of residing and working freely in Portugal, being able to maintain another residence in another country;
- Freedom to travel through the Schengen area, without visa requirements;
- Possibility of benefiting from family reunification, such as the spouse, minor or dependent children
- Possibility of access to permanent residence (after 5 years and in legal terms)
- Access to Portuguese nationality (after 6 years), provided that the other requirements for access to Portuguese nationality are fulfilled.
What about family reunification? Which family members can be included?
The following family members of the holder (under the regrouping regime):
- Spouse;
- Minor or incapable children in charge of the couple or one of the spouses;
- Minors adopted by the applicant when he / she is not married, by the applicant or the spouse, by decision of the competent authority of the country of origin, provided that the law of that country recognizes the adopted rights and duties identical to those of natural filiation and that the decision recognized by Portugal;
- Larger children, in charge of the couple or one of the spouses, who are single and are studying in an educational establishment in Portugal;
- Ascendants in the straight line and in the first degree of the resident or the spouse, since they are in charge;
- Minors who are under the custody of the resident, in accordance with a decision handed down by the competent authority in the country of origin and provided that it is recognized by Portugal.
The following shall be considered as members of the family:
- A partner who maintains, in national territory or abroad, a de facto union, duly proven in accordance with the law;
- Minor or disabled unmarried children, including adopted children of the partner, provided they are legally entrusted.
How long does the ARI holder have to keep the investment on which he based the order?
The investment in any modality must be maintained for five (5) years, from the date of granting of the Residence Permit.
What is the competent authority for the granting of a gold visa (residence permit based on investment)?
The process must be investigated with the Aliens and Borders Service. It is done by means of own form and with delivery of all the documents that demonstrate the investment and other documents mentioned above.
The interested party may be represented by a proxy with special powers to that effect.
IMPORTANT: the physical presence of the interested party is required at least once in Portugal during the process. This can be done at the beginning or at the end of the procedure (with the collection of authorization) or even at an intermediate stage. This need arises from the obligation of the Portuguese authorities to collect biometric data (fingerprints, official photographs, etc.)
How much does the Gold Visa (residence permit based on investment in Portugal) cost?
Those interested should pay an initial fee of 513,75 € - paid with the submission of the application.
With the collection of the Authorization (at the end of the process) they must pay the final fee in the amount of 5.137,50 €.
In addition to these amounts, fees for the renewal of Visa Gold (residence authorization based on investment in Portugal) and for family reunification are still applicable.
What should the holder, once obtained Golden Visa (residence permit based on investment in Portugal), do to maintain ownership?
The holder shall be bound by at least the following:
- Maintain the lack of indications of criminal records
- To visit Portugal for at least a period of 7 days in the first year and 14 days in each subsequent 2-year period
- Proceed with the renewal of the ARI and payment of the respective fees
- Maintain the investment activity on which the allocation was based.
Can you use an investment already held or made before the application or at a different time?
Only if the investment was made after the entry into force of the Gold Visa scheme (residence permit based on investment in Portugal) (October 8, 2012).
From a tax point of view, are there benefits for the gold visa holder (residence permit based on investment in Portugal)?
There may be tax benefits for the Gold Visa holder, but the tax question must be analyzed on a case by case basis, given the particular investment and the residence conditions, domicile, owner's income, among others.
Applicable legislation (among others) Law 29/2012, of August 9
Dispatch MNE / MAI no. 11820-A / 2012, of September 4 Regime Gold Visa (residence authorization based on investment in Portugal) Dispatch MNE / MAI no. 1661-A / 2013, of January 28? Regime Gold Visa (residence permit based on investment in Portugal) Ordinance no. 305 A / 2012, of October 4 Fees Gold (residence permit based on investment in Portugal)
IMPORTANT:
The authorization of residence and the realization of investments of this type should in no case be done without adequate advice and specific for each concrete situation.
The contents of this document are for general information only and should not replace the advice of qualified professionals. No investment decision or investment decision abstention is advised merely on the basis of generic information.
Other requirements:
- No conviction for a crime that in Portugal is punishable by deprivation of liberty for a term of one year or more;
- Not in the period of prohibition of entry into national territory following a measure of removal from the country;
- No indication in the Schegen information system;
- No indication in the SEF's integrated information system for non-admission purposes;
- Maintenance of investment activity in Portugal for a minimum period of 5 years, counted from the date of granting the residence permit.
Documentation needed to start the process:
- Record of criminal records of the country of origin where you have resided for more than one year;
- Proof of health insurance contract;
- Proof of legal entry and stay in Portugal;
- Passport or other valid travel document;
- Regularized tax status.
Advantages of Golden Visa in Portugal:
- To enter Portugal with exemption of residence visa;
- To reside and work in Portugal, and at least to remain in Portugal for a period of not less than 7 days in the first year and not less than 14 days in subsequent years;
- Circulate through the Schengen area, without visa requirements;
- Benefit from family reunification;
- Request, after five years, the granting of Permanent Residence Authorization under the Foreigners Law (Law 23/2007, of July 4, with the current version);
- Possibility of requesting at the end of six years the acquisition of Portuguese nationality, by naturalization, complying with the other requirements of the Nationality Law (Law 37/81, of October 3, with the current version).
Family reunification:
- The request for family reunification may be requested simultaneously with the ARI Concession of the investor, but will always be conditioned to the deferral of this and are considered members of the family for the purpose of family reunification:
- The spouse; the minor or incapable children in charge of the couple or one of the spouses, the eldest children, dependent on the couple or one of the spouses attending a school, even in another country, the parents of the resident or spouse, provided they are under his responsibility, the minor siblings, provided that he is under the custody of the resident.
Duration of the Golden Visa:
- The residence permit is granted for an initial period of 1 year and may be renewed for periods of 2 years (fulfilling the award requirements).
What should the interested party do to obtain the Gold Visa?
To obtain the Gold Visa, the interested party must choose one of the aforementioned investment possibilities. Before starting your investment it is advisable to consult with qualified professionals about your investment
.
After completion of the investment must gather the documentation of the investment and proof of completion.
You should prepare a set of documentation including:
- Criminal record of the country of origin OR where you have lived for more than one year; (this document must be duly translated officially into Portuguese and apostilled).
- Full copy of passport.
- Declarations under an honor commitment regarding the maintenance of the investment for the duration of the ARI and consent for consultation of Portuguese criminal records.
- Declarations relating to the Portuguese tax administration and social security.
- Proof of adequate health insurance contracting with coverage for Portugal.
The applicant must have a valid and valid Passport and still be a Schengen visa holder, if applicable.
Can the investment be carried out by more than one person or by a company/society?
You can. But in any case only the participation of each of the people is relevant. For example, if two people purchase a property, it must have a minimum value of 1.000.000 € (one million euros) and the share of each one cannot be less than half that amount.
What are the benefits of having a Gold Visa (residence permit based on investment)?
The holder has a set of benefits namely:
- Freedom to enter Portugal, without limitations on the number of times of entry or exit with a visa exemption;
- Possibility of residing and working freely in Portugal, being able to maintain another residence in another country;
- Freedom to travel through the Schengen area, without visa requirements;
- Possibility of benefiting from family reunification, such as the spouse, minor or dependent children
- Possibility of access to permanent residence (after 5 years and in legal terms)
- Access to Portuguese nationality (after 6 years), provided that the other requirements for access to Portuguese nationality are fulfilled.
What about family reunification? Which family members can be included?
The following family members of the holder (under the regrouping regime):
- Spouse;
- Minor or incapable children in charge of the couple or one of the spouses;
- Minors adopted by the applicant when he / she is not married, by the applicant or the spouse, by decision of the competent authority of the country of origin, provided that the law of that country recognizes the adopted rights and duties identical to those of natural filiation and that the decision recognized by Portugal;
- Larger children, in charge of the couple or one of the spouses, who are single and are studying in an educational establishment in Portugal;
- Ascendants in the straight line and in the first degree of the resident or the spouse, since they are in charge;
- Minors who are under the custody of the resident, in accordance with a decision handed down by the competent authority in the country of origin and provided that it is recognized by Portugal.
The following shall be considered as members of the family:
- A partner who maintains, in national territory or abroad, a de facto union, duly proven in accordance with the law;
- Minor or disabled unmarried children, including adopted children of the de facto partner, provided they are legally entrusted.
How long does the ARI holder have to keep the investment on which he based the order?
The investment in any modality must be maintained for five (5) years, from the date of granting of the Residence Permit.
What is the competent authority for the granting of a Gold Visa (residence permit based on investment)?
The process must be investigated with the Aliens and Borders Service. It is done by means of own form and with delivery of all the documents that demonstrate the investment and other documents mentioned above.
The interested party may be represented by a proxy with special powers to that effect.
IMPORTANT: the physical presence of the interested party is required at least once in Portugal during the process. This can be done at the beginning or at the end of the procedure (with the collection of authorization) or even at an intermediate stage. This need arises from the obligation of the Portuguese authorities to collect biometric data (fingerprints, official photographs, etc.)
How much does the Gold Visa (residence permit based on investment in Portugal) cost?
Those interested should pay an initial fee of 513,75 € - paid with the submission of the application.
With the collection of the Authorization (at the end of the process) they must pay the final fee in the amount of 5.137,50 €.
In addition to these amounts, fees for the renewal of Visa Gold (residence authorization based on investment in Portugal) and for family reunification are still applicable.
What should the holder, once obtained gold visa (residence permit based on investment in Portugal), do to maintain ownership?
The holder shall be bound by at least the following:
- Maintain the lack of indications of criminal records
- To visit Portugal for at least a period of 7 days in the first year and 14 days in each subsequent 2-year period
- Proceed with the renewal of the ARI and payment of the respective fees
- Maintain the investment activity on which the allocation was based.
Can you use an investment already held or made before the application or at a different time?
Only if the investment was made after the entry into force of the Gold Visa scheme (residence permit based on investment in Portugal) (October 8, 2012).
From a tax point of view, are there benefits for the gold visa holder (residence permit based on investment in Portugal)?
There may be tax benefits for the Gold Visa holder, but the tax question must be analyzed on a case by case basis, given the particular investment and the residence conditions, domicile, owner's income, among others.
Applicable legislation (among others) Law 29/2012, of August 9
Dispatch MNE / MAI no. 11820-A / 2012, of September 4 Regime Gold Visa (residence authorization based on investment in Portugal) Dispatch MNE / MAI no. 1661-A / 2013, of January 28? Regime Gold Visa (residence permit based on investment in Portugal) Ordinance no. 305 A / 2012, of October 4 Fees Gold (residence permit based on investment in Portugal)
IMPORTANT:
The authorization of residence and the realization of investments of this type should in no case be done without adequate advice and specific for each concrete situation.
The contents of this document are for general information only and should not replace the advice of qualified professionals. No investment decision or investment decision abstention is advised merely on the basis of generic information.
Other requirements:
- No conviction for a crime that in Portugal is punishable by deprivation of liberty for a term of one year or more;
- Not in the period of prohibition of entry into national territory following a measure of removal from the country;
- No indication in the Schegen information system;
- No indication in the SEF's integrated information system for non-admission purposes;
- Maintenance of investment activity in Portugal for a minimum period of 5 years, counted from the date of granting the residence permit.
Documentation needed to start the process:
- Record of criminal records of the country of origin where you have resided for more than one year;
- Proof of health insurance contract;
- Proof of legal entry and stay in Portugal;
- Passport or other valid travel document;
- Regularized tax status.
Advantages of Golden Visa in Portugal:
- To enter Portugal with exemption of residence visa;
- To reside and work in Portugal, and at least to remain in Portugal for a period of not less than 7 days in the first year and not less than 14 days in subsequent years;
- Circulate through the Schengen area, without visa requirements;
- Benefit from family reunification;
- Request, after five years, the granting of Permanent Residence Authorization under the Foreigners Law (Law 23/2007, of July 4, with the current version);
- Possibility of requesting at the end of six years the acquisition of Portuguese nationality, by naturalization, complying with the other requirements of the Nationality Law (Law 37/81, of October 3, with the current version).
Family reunification:
- The request for family reunification may be requested simultaneously with the ARI Concession of the investor, but will always be conditioned to the deferral of this and are considered members of the family for the purpose of family reunification:
- The spouse; the minor or incapable children in charge of the couple or one of the spouses, the eldest children, dependent on the couple or one of the spouses attending a school, even in another country, the parents of the resident or spouse, provided they are under his responsibility, the minor siblings, provided that he is under the custody of the resident.
Duration of the Golden Visa:
- The residence permit is granted for an initial period of 1 year and may be renewed for periods of 2 years (fulfilling the award requirements).
What should the interested party do to obtain the Gold Visa?
To obtain the Gold Visa, the interested party must choose one of the aforementioned investment possibilities. Before starting your investment it is advisable to consult with qualified professionals about your investment
.
After completion of the investment must gather the documentation of the investment and proof of completion.
You should prepare a set of documentation including:
- Criminal record of the country of origin OR where you have lived for more than one year; (this document must be duly translated officially into Portuguese and apostilled).
- Full copy of passport.
- Declarations under an honor commitment regarding the maintenance of the investment for the duration of the ARI and consent for consultation of Portuguese criminal records.
- Declarations relating to the Portuguese tax administration and social security.
- Proof of adequate health insurance contracting with coverage for Portugal.
The applicant must have a valid and valid Passport and still be a Schengen visa holder, if applicable.
Can the investment be carried out by more than one person or by a company/society?
You can. But in any case only the participation of each of the people is relevant. For example, if two people purchase a property, it must have a minimum value of 1.000.000 € (one million euros) and the share of each one cannot be less than half that amount.
What are the benefits of having a gold visa (residence permit based on investment)?
The holder has a set of benefits namely:
- Freedom to enter Portugal, without limitations on the number of times of entry or exit with a visa exemption;
- Possibility of residing and working freely in Portugal, being able to maintain another residence in another country;
- Freedom to travel through the Schengen area, without visa requirements;
- Possibility of benefiting from family reunification, such as the spouse, minor or dependent children
- Possibility of access to permanent residence (after 5 years and in legal terms)
- Access to Portuguese nationality (after 6 years), provided that the other requirements for access to Portuguese nationality are fulfilled.
What about family reunification? Which family members can be included?
The following family members of the holder (under the regrouping regime):
- Spouse;
- Minor or incapable children in charge of the couple or one of the spouses;
- Minors adopted by the applicant when he / she is not married, by the applicant or the spouse, by decision of the competent authority of the country of origin, provided that the law of that country recognizes the adopted rights and duties identical to those of natural filiation and that the decision recognized by Portugal;
- Larger children, in charge of the couple or one of the spouses, who are single and are studying in an educational establishment in Portugal;
- Ascendants in the straight line and in the first degree of the resident or the spouse, since they are in charge;
- Minors who are under the custody of the resident, in accordance with a decision handed down by the competent authority in the country of origin and provided that it is recognized by Portugal.
The following shall be considered as members of the family:
- A partner who maintains, in national territory or abroad, a de facto union, duly proven in accordance with the law;
- Minor or disabled unmarried children, including adopted children of the de facto partner, provided they are legally entrusted.
How long does the ARI holder have to keep the investment on which he based the order?
The investment in any modality must be maintained for five (5) years, from the date of granting of the Residence Permit.
What is the competent authority for the granting of a gold visa (residence permit based on investment)?
The process must be investigated with the Aliens and Borders Service. It is done by means of own form and with delivery of all the documents that demonstrate the investment and other documents mentioned above.
The interested party may be represented by a proxy with special powers to that effect.
IMPORTANT: the physical presence of the interested party is required at least once in Portugal during the process. This can be done at the beginning or at the end of the procedure (with the collection of authorization) or even at an intermediate stage. This need arises from the obligation of the Portuguese authorities to collect biometric data (fingerprints, official photographs, etc.)
How much does the Gold Visa (residence permit based on investment in Portugal) cost?
Those interested should pay an initial fee of 513,75 € - paid with the submission of the application.
With the collection of the Authorization (at the end of the process) they must pay the final fee in the amount of 5.137,50 €.
In addition to these amounts, fees for the renewal of Visa Gold (residence authorization based on investment in Portugal) and for family reunification are still applicable.
What should the holder, once obtained gold visa (residence permit based on investment in Portugal), do to maintain ownership?
The holder shall be bound by at least the following:
- Maintain the lack of indications of criminal records
- To visit Portugal for at least a period of 7 days in the first year and 14 days in each subsequent 2-year period
- Proceed with the renewal of the ARI and payment of the respective fees
- Maintain the investment activity on which the allocation was based.
Can you use an investment already held or made before the application or at a different time?
Only if the investment was made after the entry into force of the Gold Visa scheme (residence permit based on investment in Portugal) (October 8, 2012).
From a tax point of view, are there benefits for the gold visa holder (residence permit based on investment in Portugal)?
There may be tax benefits for the Gold Visa holder, but the tax question must be analyzed on a case by case basis, given the particular investment and the residence conditions, domicile, owner's income, among others.
Applicable legislation (among others) Law 29/2012, of August 9
Dispatch MNE / MAI no. 11820-A / 2012, of September 4 Regime Gold Visa (residence authorization based on investment in Portugal) Dispatch MNE / MAI no. 1661-A / 2013, of January 28? Regime Gold Visa (residence permit based on investment in Portugal) Ordinance no. 305 A / 2012, of October 4 Fees Gold (residence permit based on investment in Portugal)
IMPORTANT:
The authorization of residence and the realization of investments of this type should in no case be done without adequate advice and specific for each concrete situation.
The contents of this document are for general information only and should not replace the advice of qualified professionals. No investment decision or investment decision abstention is advised merely on the basis of generic information.
Other requirements:
- No conviction for a crime that in Portugal is punishable by deprivation of liberty for a term of one year or more;
- Not in the period of prohibition of entry into national territory following a measure of removal from the country;
- No indication in the Schegen information system;
- No indication in the SEF's integrated information system for non-admission purposes;
- Maintenance of investment activity in Portugal for a minimum period of 5 years, counted from the date of granting the residence permit.
Documentation needed to start the process:
- Record of criminal records of the country of origin where you have resided for more than one year;
- Proof of health insurance contract;
- Proof of legal entry and stay in Portugal;
- Passport or other valid travel document;
- Regularized tax status.
Advantages of Golden Visa in Portugal:
- To enter Portugal with exemption of residence visa;
- To reside and work in Portugal, and at least to remain in Portugal for a period of not less than 7 days in the first year and not less than 14 days in subsequent years;
- Circulate through the Schengen area, without visa requirements;
- Benefit from family reunification;
- Request, after five years, the granting of Permanent Residence Authorization under the Foreigners Law (Law 23/2007, of July 4, with the current version);
- Possibility of requesting at the end of six years the acquisition of Portuguese nationality, by naturalization, complying with the other requirements of the Nationality Law (Law 37/81, of October 3, with the current version).
Family reunification:
The request for family reunification may be requested simultaneously with the ARI Concession of the investor, but will always be conditioned to the deferral of this and are considered members of the family for the purpose of family reunification:
- The spouse;
- The minor or incapable children in charge of the couple or one of the spouses;
- The eldest children, dependent on the couple or one of the spouses attending a school, even in another country;
- The parents of the resident or spouse, provided they are under his responsibility;
- The minor siblings, provided that he is under the custody of the resident.
Duration of the Golden Visa:
- The residence permit is granted for an initial period of 1 year and may be renewed for periods of 2 years (fulfilling the award requirements).
What should the interested party do to obtain the Gold Visa?
To obtain the Gold Visa, the interested party must choose one of the aforementioned investment possibilities. Before starting your investment it is advisable to consult with qualified professionals about your investment.
After completion of the investment must gather the documentation of the investment and proof of completion.
You should prepare a set of documentation including:
- Criminal record of the country of origin OR where you have lived for more than one year (this document must be duly translated officially into Portuguese and apostilled);
- Full copy of passport;
- Declarations under an honor commitment regarding the maintenance of the investment for the duration of the ARI and consent for consultation of Portuguese criminal records;
- Declarations relating to the Portuguese tax administration and social security;
- Proof of adequate health insurance contracting with coverage for Portugal.
The applicant must have a valid and valid Passport and still be a Schengen visa holder, if applicable.
Can the investment be carried out by more than one person or by a company/society?
You can. But in any case only the participation of each of the people is relevant. For example, if two people purchase a property, it must have a minimum value of 1.000.000 € (one million euros) and the share of each one cannot be less than half that amount.
What are the benefits of having a gold visa (residence permit based on investment)?
The holder has a set of benefits namely:
- Freedom to enter Portugal, without limitations on the number of times of entry or exit with a visa exemption;
- Possibility of residing and working freely in Portugal, being able to maintain another residence in another country;
- Freedom to travel through the Schengen area, without visa requirements;
- Possibility of benefiting from family reunification, such as the spouse, minor or dependent children
- Possibility of access to permanent residence (after 5 years and in legal terms)
- Access to Portuguese nationality (after 6 years), provided that the other requirements for access to Portuguese nationality are fulfilled.
What about family reunification? Which family members can be included?
The following family members of the holder (under the regrouping regime):
- Spouse;
- Minor or incapable children in charge of the couple or one of the spouses;
- Minors adopted by the applicant when he / she is not married, by the applicant or the spouse, by decision of the competent authority of the country of origin, provided that the law of that country recognizes the adopted rights and duties identical to those of natural filiation and that the decision recognized by Portugal;
- Larger children, in charge of the couple or one of the spouses, who are single and are studying in an educational establishment in Portugal;
- Ascendants in the straight line and in the first degree of the resident or the spouse, since they are in charge;
- Minors who are under the custody of the resident, in accordance with a decision handed down by the competent authority in the country of origin and provided that it is recognized by Portugal.
The following shall be considered as members of the family:
- A partner who maintains, in national territory or abroad, a de facto union, duly proven in accordance with the law;
- Minor or disabled unmarried children, including adopted children of the de facto partner, provided they are legally entrusted.
How long does the ARI holder have to keep the investment on which he based the order?
The investment in any modality must be maintained for 5 (five) years, from the date of granting of the Residence Permit.
What is the competent authority for the granting of a gold visa (residence permit based on investment)?
The process must be investigated with the Aliens and Borders Service. It is done by means of own form and with delivery of all the documents that demonstrate the investment and other documents mentioned above.
The interested party may be represented by a proxy with special powers to that effect.
IMPORTANT: the physical presence of the interested party is required at least once in Portugal during the process. This can be done at the beginning or at the end of the procedure (with the collection of authorization) or even at an intermediate stage. This need arises from the obligation of the Portuguese authorities to collect biometric data (fingerprints, official photographs, etc.)
How much does the Gold Visa (residence permit based on investment in Portugal) cost?
Those interested should pay an initial fee of 513,75 € - paid with the submission of the application.
With the collection of the Authorization (at the end of the process) they must pay the final fee in the amount of 5.137,50 €.
In addition to these amounts, fees for the renewal of Visa Gold (residence authorization based on investment in Portugal) and for family reunification are still applicable.
What should the holder, once obtained Gold Visa (residence permit based on investment in Portugal), do to maintain ownership?
The holder shall be bound by at least the following:
- Maintain the lack of indications of criminal records;
- To visit Portugal for at least a period of 7 days in the first year and 14 days in each subsequent 2-year period;
- Proceed with the renewal of the ARI and payment of the respective fees;
- Maintain the investment activity on which the allocation was based.
Can you use an investment already held or made before the application or at a different time?
Only if the investment was made after the entry into force of the Gold Visa scheme (residence permit based on investment in Portugal) (October 8, 2012).
From a tax point of view, are there benefits for the Gold Visa holder (residence permit based on investment in Portugal)?
There may be tax benefits for the Gold Visa holder, but the tax question must be analyzed on a case by case basis, given the particular investment and the residence conditions, domicile, owner's income, among others.
Applicable legislation (among others) Law 29/2012, of August 9
Dispatch MNE / MAI no. 11820-A / 2012, of September 4 Regime Gold Visa (residence authorization based on investment in Portugal) Dispatch MNE / MAI no. 1661-A / 2013, 28 January of 2013; Regime Gold Visa (residence permit based on investment in Portugal) Ordinance no. 305 A / 2012, of October 4 Fees Gold (residence permit based on investment in Portugal)
IMPORTANT:
The authorization of residence and the realization of investments of this type should in no case be done without adequate advice and specific for each concrete situation.
The contents of this document are for general information only and should not replace the advice of qualified professionals. No investment decision or investment decision abstention is advised merely on the basis of generic information.
Other requirements:
- No conviction for a crime that in Portugal is punishable by deprivation of liberty for a term of one year or more;
- Not in the period of prohibition of entry into national territory following a measure of removal from the country;
- No indication in the Schegen information system;
- No indication in the SEF's integrated information system for non-admission purposes;
- Maintenance of investment activity in Portugal for a minimum period of 5 years, counted from the date of granting the residence permit.
Documentation needed to start the process:
- Record of criminal records of the country of origin where you have resided for more than one year;
- Proof of health insurance contract;
- Proof of legal entry and stay in Portugal;
- Passport or other valid travel document;
- Regularized tax status.
Advantages of Golden Visa in Portugal:
- To enter Portugal with exemption of residence visa;
- To reside and work in Portugal, and at least to remain in Portugal for a period of not less than 7 days in the first year and not less than 14 days in subsequent years;
- Circulate through the Schengen area, without visa requirements;
- Benefit from family reunification;
- Request, after five years, the granting of Permanent Residence Authorization under the Foreigners Law (Law 23/2007, of July 4, with the current version);
- Possibility of requesting at the end of six years the acquisition of Portuguese nationality, by naturalization, complying with the other requirements of the Nationality Law (Law 37/81, of October 3, with the current version).
Family reunification:
- The request for family reunification may be requested simultaneously with the ARI Concession of the investor, but will always be conditioned to the deferral of this and are considered members of the family for the purpose of family reunification:
- The spouse; the minor or incapable children in charge of the couple or one of the spouses, the eldest children, dependent on the couple or one of the spouses attending a school, even in another country, the parents of the resident or spouse, provided they are under his responsibility, the minor siblings, provided that he is under the custody of the resident.
Duration of the Golden Visa:
- The residence permit is granted for an initial period of 1 year and may be renewed for periods of 2 years (fulfilling the award requirements).
What should the interested party do to obtain the Gold Visa?
To obtain the Gold Visa, the interested party must choose one of the aforementioned investment possibilities. Before starting your investment it is advisable to consult with qualified professionals about your investment.
After completion of the investment must gather the documentation of the investment and proof of completion.
You should prepare a set of documentation including:
- Criminal record of the country of origin OR where you have lived for more than one year; (this document must be duly translated officially into Portuguese and apostilled).
- Full copy of passport.
- Declarations under an honor commitment regarding the maintenance of the investment for the duration of the ARI and consent for consultation of Portuguese criminal records.
- Declarations relating to the Portuguese tax administration and social security.
- Proof of adequate health insurance contracting with coverage for Portugal.
The applicant must have a valid and valid Passport and still be a Schengen visa holder, if applicable.
Can the investment be carried out by more than one person or by a company/society?
You can. But in any case only the participation of each of the people is relevant. For example, if two people purchase a property, it must have a minimum value of 1.000.000 € (one million euros) and the share of each one cannot be less than half that amount.
What are the benefits of having a gold visa (residence permit based on investment)?
The holder has a set of benefits namely:
- Freedom to enter Portugal, without limitations on the number of times of entry or exit with a visa exemption;
- Possibility of residing and working freely in Portugal, being able to maintain another residence in another country;
- Freedom to travel through the Schengen area, without visa requirements;
- Possibility of benefiting from family reunification, such as the spouse, minor or dependent children
- Possibility of access to permanent residence (after 5 years and in legal terms)
- Access to Portuguese nationality (after 6 years), provided that the other requirements for access to Portuguese nationality are fulfilled.
What about family reunification? Which family members can be included?
The following family members of the holder (under the regrouping regime):
- Spouse;
- Minor or incapable children in charge of the couple or one of the spouses;
- Minors adopted by the applicant when he / she is not married, by the applicant or the spouse, by decision of the competent authority of the country of origin, provided that the law of that country recognizes the adopted rights and duties identical to those of natural filiation and that the decision recognized by Portugal;
- Larger children, in charge of the couple or one of the spouses, who are single and are studying in an educational establishment in Portugal;
- Ascendants in the straight line and in the first degree of the resident or the spouse, since they are in charge;
- Minors who are under the custody of the resident, in accordance with a decision handed down by the competent authority in the country of origin and provided that it is recognized by Portugal.
The following shall be considered as members of the family:
- A partner who maintains, in national territory or abroad, a de facto union, duly proven in accordance with the law;
- Minor or disabled unmarried children, including adopted children of the partner, provided they are legally entrusted.
How long does the ARI holder have to keep the investment on which he based the order?
The investment in any modality must be maintained for five (5) years, from the date of granting of the Residence Permit.
What is the competent authority for the granting of a gold visa (residence permit based on investment)?
The process must be investigated with the Aliens and Borders Service. It is done by means of own form and with delivery of all the documents that demonstrate the investment and other documents mentioned above.
The interested party may be represented by a proxy with special powers to that effect.
IMPORTANT: the physical presence of the interested party is required at least once in Portugal during the process. This can be done at the beginning or at the end of the procedure (with the collection of authorization) or even at an intermediate stage. This need arises from the obligation of the Portuguese authorities to collect biometric data (fingerprints, official photographs, etc.)
How much does the Gold Visa (residence permit based on investment in Portugal) cost?
Those interested should pay an initial fee of 513,75 € - paid with the submission of the application.
With the collection of the Authorization (at the end of the process) they must pay the final fee in the amount of 5.137,50 €.
In addition to these amounts, fees for the renewal of Visa Gold (residence authorization based on investment in Portugal) and for family reunification are still applicable.
What should the holder, once obtained Golden Visa (residence permit based on investment in Portugal), do to maintain ownership?
The holder shall be bound by at least the following:
- Maintain the lack of indications of criminal records
- To visit Portugal for at least a period of 7 days in the first year and 14 days in each subsequent 2-year period
- Proceed with the renewal of the ARI and payment of the respective fees
- Maintain the investment activity on which the allocation was based.
Can you use an investment already held or made before the application or at a different time?
Only if the investment was made after the entry into force of the Gold Visa scheme (residence permit based on investment in Portugal) (October 8, 2012).
From a tax point of view, are there benefits for the gold visa holder (residence permit based on investment in Portugal)?
There may be tax benefits for the Gold Visa holder, but the tax question must be analyzed on a case by case basis, given the particular investment and the residence conditions, domicile, owner's income, among others.
Applicable legislation (among others) Law 29/2012, of August 9
Dispatch MNE / MAI no. 11820-A / 2012, of September 4 Regime Gold Visa (residence authorization based on investment in Portugal) Dispatch MNE / MAI no. 1661-A / 2013, of January 28? Regime Gold Visa (residence permit based on investment in Portugal) Ordinance no. 305 A / 2012, of October 4 Fees Gold (residence permit based on investment in Portugal)
IMPORTANT:
The authorization of residence and the realization of investments of this type should in no case be done without adequate advice and specific for each concrete situation.
The contents of this document are for general information only and should not replace the advice of qualified professionals. No investment decision or investment decision abstention is advised merely on the basis of generic information.
Other requirements:
- No conviction for a crime that in Portugal is punishable by deprivation of liberty for a term of one year or more;
- Not in the period of prohibition of entry into national territory following a measure of removal from the country;
- No indication in the Schegen information system;
- No indication in the SEF's integrated information system for non-admission purposes;
- Maintenance of investment activity in Portugal for a minimum period of 5 years, counted from the date of granting the residence permit.
Documentation needed to start the process:
- Record of criminal records of the country of origin where you have resided for more than one year;
- Proof of health insurance contract;
- Proof of legal entry and stay in Portugal;
- Passport or other valid travel document;
- Regularized tax status.
Advantages of Golden Visa in Portugal:
- To enter Portugal with exemption of residence visa;
- To reside and work in Portugal, and at least to remain in Portugal for a period of not less than 7 days in the first year and not less than 14 days in subsequent years;
- Circulate through the Schengen area, without visa requirements;
- Benefit from family reunification;
- Request, after five years, the granting of Permanent Residence Authorization under the Foreigners Law (Law 23/2007, of July 4, with the current version);
- Possibility of requesting at the end of six years the acquisition of Portuguese nationality, by naturalization, complying with the other requirements of the Nationality Law (Law 37/81, of October 3, with the current version).
Family reunification:
- The request for family reunification may be requested simultaneously with the ARI Concession of the investor, but will always be conditioned to the deferral of this and are considered members of the family for the purpose of family reunification:
- The spouse; the minor or incapable children in charge of the couple or one of the spouses, the eldest children, dependent on the couple or one of the spouses attending a school, even in another country, the parents of the resident or spouse, provided they are under his responsibility, the minor siblings, provided that he is under the custody of the resident.
Duration of the Golden Visa:
- The residence permit is granted for an initial period of 1 year and may be renewed for periods of 2 years (fulfilling the award requirements).
What should the interested party do to obtain the Gold Visa?
To obtain the Gold Visa, the interested party must choose one of the aforementioned investment possibilities. Before starting your investment it is advisable to consult with qualified professionals about your investment.
After completion of the investment must gather the documentation of the investment and proof of completion.
You should prepare a set of documentation including:
- Criminal record of the country of origin OR where you have lived for more than one year; (this document must be duly translated officially into Portuguese and apostilled).
- Full copy of passport.
- Declarations under an honor commitment regarding the maintenance of the investment for the duration of the ARI and consent for consultation of Portuguese criminal records.
- Declarations relating to the Portuguese tax administration and social security.
- Proof of adequate health insurance contracting with coverage for Portugal.
The applicant must have a valid and valid Passport and still be a Schengen visa holder, if applicable.
Can the investment be carried out by more than one person or by a company/society?
You can. But in any case only the participation of each of the people is relevant. For example, if two people purchase a property, it must have a minimum value of 1.000.000 € (one million euros) and the share of each one cannot be less than half that amount.
What are the benefits of having a gold visa (residence permit based on investment)?
The holder has a set of benefits namely:
- Freedom to enter Portugal, without limitations on the number of times of entry or exit with a visa exemption;
- Possibility of residing and working freely in Portugal, being able to maintain another residence in another country;
- Freedom to travel through the Schengen area, without visa requirements;
- Possibility of benefiting from family reunification, such as the spouse, minor or dependent children
- Possibility of access to permanent residence (after 5 years and in legal terms)
- Access to Portuguese nationality (after 6 years), provided that the other requirements for access to Portuguese nationality are fulfilled.
What about family reunification? Which family members can be included?
The following family members of the holder (under the regrouping regime):
- Spouse;
- Minor or incapable children in charge of the couple or one of the spouses;
- Minors adopted by the applicant when he / she is not married, by the applicant or the spouse, by decision of the competent authority of the country of origin, provided that the law of that country recognizes the adopted rights and duties identical to those of natural filiation and that the decision recognized by Portugal;
- Larger children, in charge of the couple or one of the spouses, who are single and are studying in an educational establishment in Portugal;
- Ascendants in the straight line and in the first degree of the resident or the spouse, since they are in charge;
- Minors who are under the custody of the resident, in accordance with a decision handed down by the competent authority in the country of origin and provided that it is recognized by Portugal.
The following shall be considered as members of the family:
- A partner who maintains, in national territory or abroad, a de facto union, duly proven in accordance with the law;
- Minor or disabled unmarried children, including adopted children of the partner, provided they are legally entrusted.
How long does the ARI holder have to keep the investment on which he based the order?
The investment in any modality must be maintained for five (5) years, from the date of granting of the Residence Permit.
What is the competent authority for the granting of a gold visa (residence permit based on investment)?
The process must be investigated with the Aliens and Borders Service. It is done by means of own form and with delivery of all the documents that demonstrate the investment and other documents mentioned above.
The interested party may be represented by a proxy with special powers to that effect.
IMPORTANT: the physical presence of the interested party is required at least once in Portugal during the process. This can be done at the beginning or at the end of the procedure (with the collection of authorization) or even at an intermediate stage. This need arises from the obligation of the Portuguese authorities to collect biometric data (fingerprints, official photographs, etc.)
How much does the Gold Visa (residence permit based on investment in Portugal) cost?
Those interested should pay an initial fee of 513,75 € - paid with the submission of the application.
With the collection of the Authorization (at the end of the process) they must pay the final fee in the amount of 5.137,50 €.
In addition to these amounts, fees for the renewal of Visa Gold (residence authorization based on investment in Portugal) and for family reunification are still applicable.
What should the holder, once obtained Golden Visa (residence permit based on investment in Portugal), do to maintain ownership?
The holder shall be bound by at least the following:
- Maintain the lack of indications of criminal records
- To visit Portugal for at least a period of 7 days in the first year and 14 days in each subsequent 2-year period
- Proceed with the renewal of the ARI and payment of the respective fees
- Maintain the investment activity on which the allocation was based.
Can you use an investment already held or made before the application or at a different time?
Only if the investment was made after the entry into force of the Gold Visa scheme (residence permit based on investment in Portugal) (October 8, 2012).
From a tax point of view, are there benefits for the gold visa holder (residence permit based on investment in Portugal)?
There may be tax benefits for the Gold Visa holder, but the tax question must be analyzed on a case by case basis, given the particular investment and the residence conditions, domicile, owner's income, among others.
Applicable legislation (among others) Law 29/2012, of August 9
Dispatch MNE / MAI no. 11820-A / 2012, of September 4 Regime Gold Visa (residence authorization based on investment in Portugal) Dispatch MNE / MAI no. 1661-A / 2013, of January 28? Regime Gold Visa (residence permit based on investment in Portugal) Ordinance no. 305 A / 2012, of October 4 Fees Gold (residence permit based on investment in Portugal)
IMPORTANT:
The authorization of residence and the realization of investments of this type should in no case be done without adequate advice and specific for each concrete situation.
The contents of this document are for general information only and should not replace the advice of qualified professionals. No investment decision or investment decision abstention is advised merely on the basis of generic information.
Other requirements:
- No conviction for a crime that in Portugal is punishable by deprivation of liberty for a term of one year or more;
- Not in the period of prohibition of entry into national territory following a measure of removal from the country;
- No indication in the Schegen information system;
- No indication in the SEF's integrated information system for non-admission purposes;
- Maintenance of investment activity in Portugal for a minimum period of 5 years, counted from the date of granting the residence permit.
Documentation needed to start the process:
- Record of criminal records of the country of origin where you have resided for more than one year;
- Proof of health insurance contract;
- Proof of legal entry and stay in Portugal;
- Passport or other valid travel document;
- Regularized tax status.
Advantages of Golden Visa in Portugal:
- To enter Portugal with exemption of residence visa;
- To reside and work in Portugal, and at least to remain in Portugal for a period of not less than 7 days in the first year and not less than 14 days in subsequent years;
- Circulate through the Schengen area, without visa requirements;
- Benefit from family reunification;
- Request, after five years, the granting of Permanent Residence Authorization under the Foreigners Law (Law 23/2007, of July 4, with the current version);
- Possibility of requesting at the end of six years the acquisition of Portuguese nationality, by naturalization, complying with the other requirements of the Nationality Law (Law 37/81, of October 3, with the current version).
Family reunification:
- The request for family reunification may be requested simultaneously with the ARI Concession of the investor, but will always be conditioned to the deferral of this and are considered members of the family for the purpose of family reunification:
- The spouse; the minor or incapable children in charge of the couple or one of the spouses, the eldest children, dependent on the couple or one of the spouses attending a school, even in another country, the parents of the resident or spouse, provided they are under his responsibility, the minor siblings, provided that he is under the custody of the resident.
Duration of the Golden Visa:
- The residence permit is granted for an initial period of 1 year and may be renewed for periods of 2 years (fulfilling the award requirements).
What should the interested party do to obtain the Gold Visa?
To obtain the Gold Visa, the interested party must choose one of the aforementioned investment possibilities. Before starting your investment it is advisable to consult with qualified professionals about your investment
.
After completion of the investment must gather the documentation of the investment and proof of completion.
You should prepare a set of documentation including:
- Criminal record of the country of origin OR where you have lived for more than one year; (this document must be duly translated officially into Portuguese and apostilled).
- Full copy of passport.
- Declarations under an honor commitment regarding the maintenance of the investment for the duration of the ARI and consent for consultation of Portuguese criminal records.
- Declarations relating to the Portuguese tax administration and social security.
- Proof of adequate health insurance contracting with coverage for Portugal.
The applicant must have a valid and valid Passport and still be a Schengen visa holder, if applicable.
Can the investment be carried out by more than one person or by a company/society?
You can. But in any case only the participation of each of the people is relevant. For example, if two people purchase a property, it must have a minimum value of 1.000.000 € (one million euros) and the share of each one cannot be less than half that amount.
What are the benefits of having a Gold Visa (residence permit based on investment)?
The holder has a set of benefits namely:
- Freedom to enter Portugal, without limitations on the number of times of entry or exit with a visa exemption;
- Possibility of residing and working freely in Portugal, being able to maintain another residence in another country;
- Freedom to travel through the Schengen area, without visa requirements;
- Possibility of benefiting from family reunification, such as the spouse, minor or dependent children
- Possibility of access to permanent residence (after 5 years and in legal terms)
- Access to Portuguese nationality (after 6 years), provided that the other requirements for access to Portuguese nationality are fulfilled.
What about family reunification? Which family members can be included?
The following family members of the holder (under the regrouping regime):
- Spouse;
- Minor or incapable children in charge of the couple or one of the spouses;
- Minors adopted by the applicant when he / she is not married, by the applicant or the spouse, by decision of the competent authority of the country of origin, provided that the law of that country recognizes the adopted rights and duties identical to those of natural filiation and that the decision recognized by Portugal;
- Larger children, in charge of the couple or one of the spouses, who are single and are studying in an educational establishment in Portugal;
- Ascendants in the straight line and in the first degree of the resident or the spouse, since they are in charge;
- Minors who are under the custody of the resident, in accordance with a decision handed down by the competent authority in the country of origin and provided that it is recognized by Portugal.
The following shall be considered as members of the family:
- A partner who maintains, in national territory or abroad, a de facto union, duly proven in accordance with the law;
- Minor or disabled unmarried children, including adopted children of the de facto partner, provided they are legally entrusted.
How long does the ARI holder have to keep the investment on which he based the order?
The investment in any modality must be maintained for five (5) years, from the date of granting of the Residence Permit.
What is the competent authority for the granting of a Gold Visa (residence permit based on investment)?
The process must be investigated with the Aliens and Borders Service. It is done by means of own form and with delivery of all the documents that demonstrate the investment and other documents mentioned above.
The interested party may be represented by a proxy with special powers to that effect.
IMPORTANT: the physical presence of the interested party is required at least once in Portugal during the process. This can be done at the beginning or at the end of the procedure (with the collection of authorization) or even at an intermediate stage. This need arises from the obligation of the Portuguese authorities to collect biometric data (fingerprints, official photographs, etc.)
How much does the Gold Visa (residence permit based on investment in Portugal) cost?
Those interested should pay an initial fee of 513,75 € - paid with the submission of the application.
With the collection of the Authorization (at the end of the process) they must pay the final fee in the amount of 5.137,50 €.
In addition to these amounts, fees for the renewal of Visa Gold (residence authorization based on investment in Portugal) and for family reunification are still applicable.
What should the holder, once obtained gold visa (residence permit based on investment in Portugal), do to maintain ownership?
The holder shall be bound by at least the following:
- Maintain the lack of indications of criminal records
- To visit Portugal for at least a period of 7 days in the first year and 14 days in each subsequent 2-year period
- Proceed with the renewal of the ARI and payment of the respective fees
- Maintain the investment activity on which the allocation was based.
Can you use an investment already held or made before the application or at a different time?
Only if the investment was made after the entry into force of the Gold Visa scheme (residence permit based on investment in Portugal) (October 8, 2012).
From a tax point of view, are there benefits for the gold visa holder (residence permit based on investment in Portugal)?
There may be tax benefits for the Gold Visa holder, but the tax question must be analyzed on a case by case basis, given the particular investment and the residence conditions, domicile, owner's income, among others.
Applicable legislation (among others) Law 29/2012, of August 9
Dispatch MNE / MAI no. 11820-A / 2012, of September 4 Regime Gold Visa (residence authorization based on investment in Portugal) Dispatch MNE / MAI no. 1661-A / 2013, of January 28? Regime Gold Visa (residence permit based on investment in Portugal) Ordinance no. 305 A / 2012, of October 4 Fees Gold (residence permit based on investment in Portugal)
IMPORTANT:
The authorization of residence and the realization of investments of this type should in no case be done without adequate advice and specific for each concrete situation.
The contents of this document are for general information only and should not replace the advice of qualified professionals. No investment decision or investment decision abstention is advised merely on the basis of generic information.
Other requirements:
- No conviction for a crime that in Portugal is punishable by deprivation of liberty for a term of one year or more;
- Not in the period of prohibition of entry into national territory following a measure of removal from the country;
- No indication in the Schegen information system;
- No indication in the SEF's integrated information system for non-admission purposes;
- Maintenance of investment activity in Portugal for a minimum period of 5 years, counted from the date of granting the residence permit.
Documentation needed to start the process:
- Record of criminal records of the country of origin where you have resided for more than one year;
- Proof of health insurance contract;
- Proof of legal entry and stay in Portugal;
- Passport or other valid travel document;
- Regularized tax status.
Advantages of Golden Visa in Portugal:
- To enter Portugal with exemption of residence visa;
- To reside and work in Portugal, and at least to remain in Portugal for a period of not less than 7 days in the first year and not less than 14 days in subsequent years;
- Circulate through the Schengen area, without visa requirements;
- Benefit from family reunification;
- Request, after five years, the granting of Permanent Residence Authorization under the Foreigners Law (Law 23/2007, of July 4, with the current version);
- Possibility of requesting at the end of six years the acquisition of Portuguese nationality, by naturalization, complying with the other requirements of the Nationality Law (Law 37/81, of October 3, with the current version).
Family reunification:
- The request for family reunification may be requested simultaneously with the ARI Concession of the investor, but will always be conditioned to the deferral of this and are considered members of the family for the purpose of family reunification:
- The spouse; the minor or incapable children in charge of the couple or one of the spouses, the eldest children, dependent on the couple or one of the spouses attending a school, even in another country, the parents of the resident or spouse, provided they are under his responsibility, the minor siblings, provided that he is under the custody of the resident.
Duration of the Golden Visa:
- The residence permit is granted for an initial period of 1 year and may be renewed for periods of 2 years (fulfilling the award requirements).
What should the interested party do to obtain the Gold Visa?
To obtain the Gold Visa, the interested party must choose one of the aforementioned investment possibilities. Before starting your investment it is advisable to consult with qualified professionals about your investment
.
After completion of the investment must gather the documentation of the investment and proof of completion.
You should prepare a set of documentation including:
- Criminal record of the country of origin OR where you have lived for more than one year; (this document must be duly translated officially into Portuguese and apostilled).
- Full copy of passport.
- Declarations under an honor commitment regarding the maintenance of the investment for the duration of the ARI and consent for consultation of Portuguese criminal records.
- Declarations relating to the Portuguese tax administration and social security.
- Proof of adequate health insurance contracting with coverage for Portugal.
The applicant must have a valid and valid Passport and still be a Schengen visa holder, if applicable.
Can the investment be carried out by more than one person or by a company/society?
You can. But in any case only the participation of each of the people is relevant. For example, if two people purchase a property, it must have a minimum value of 1.000.000 € (one million euros) and the share of each one cannot be less than half that amount.
What are the benefits of having a gold visa (residence permit based on investment)?
The holder has a set of benefits namely:
- Freedom to enter Portugal, without limitations on the number of times of entry or exit with a visa exemption;
- Possibility of residing and working freely in Portugal, being able to maintain another residence in another country;
- Freedom to travel through the Schengen area, without visa requirements;
- Possibility of benefiting from family reunification, such as the spouse, minor or dependent children
- Possibility of access to permanent residence (after 5 years and in legal terms)
- Access to Portuguese nationality (after 6 years), provided that the other requirements for access to Portuguese nationality are fulfilled.
What about family reunification? Which family members can be included?
The following family members of the holder (under the regrouping regime):
- Spouse;
- Minor or incapable children in charge of the couple or one of the spouses;
- Minors adopted by the applicant when he / she is not married, by the applicant or the spouse, by decision of the competent authority of the country of origin, provided that the law of that country recognizes the adopted rights and duties identical to those of natural filiation and that the decision recognized by Portugal;
- Larger children, in charge of the couple or one of the spouses, who are single and are studying in an educational establishment in Portugal;
- Ascendants in the straight line and in the first degree of the resident or the spouse, since they are in charge;
- Minors who are under the custody of the resident, in accordance with a decision handed down by the competent authority in the country of origin and provided that it is recognized by Portugal.
The following shall be considered as members of the family:
- A partner who maintains, in national territory or abroad, a de facto union, duly proven in accordance with the law;
- Minor or disabled unmarried children, including adopted children of the de facto partner, provided they are legally entrusted.
How long does the ARI holder have to keep the investment on which he based the order?
The investment in any modality must be maintained for five (5) years, from the date of granting of the Residence Permit.
What is the competent authority for the granting of a gold visa (residence permit based on investment)?
The process must be investigated with the Aliens and Borders Service. It is done by means of own form and with delivery of all the documents that demonstrate the investment and other documents mentioned above.
The interested party may be represented by a proxy with special powers to that effect.
IMPORTANT: the physical presence of the interested party is required at least once in Portugal during the process. This can be done at the beginning or at the end of the procedure (with the collection of authorization) or even at an intermediate stage. This need arises from the obligation of the Portuguese authorities to collect biometric data (fingerprints, official photographs, etc.)
How much does the Gold Visa (residence permit based on investment in Portugal) cost?
Those interested should pay an initial fee of 513,75 € - paid with the submission of the application.
With the collection of the Authorization (at the end of the process) they must pay the final fee in the amount of 5.137,50 €.
In addition to these amounts, fees for the renewal of Visa Gold (residence authorization based on investment in Portugal) and for family reunification are still applicable.
What should the holder, once obtained gold visa (residence permit based on investment in Portugal), do to maintain ownership?
The holder shall be bound by at least the following:
- Maintain the lack of indications of criminal records
- To visit Portugal for at least a period of 7 days in the first year and 14 days in each subsequent 2-year period
- Proceed with the renewal of the ARI and payment of the respective fees
- Maintain the investment activity on which the allocation was based.
Can you use an investment already held or made before the application or at a different time?
Only if the investment was made after the entry into force of the Gold Visa scheme (residence permit based on investment in Portugal) (October 8, 2012).
From a tax point of view, are there benefits for the gold visa holder (residence permit based on investment in Portugal)?
There may be tax benefits for the Gold Visa holder, but the tax question must be analyzed on a case by case basis, given the particular investment and the residence conditions, domicile, owner's income, among others.
Applicable legislation (among others) Law 29/2012, of August 9
Dispatch MNE / MAI no. 11820-A / 2012, of September 4 Regime Gold Visa (residence authorization based on investment in Portugal) Dispatch MNE / MAI no. 1661-A / 2013, of January 28? Regime Gold Visa (residence permit based on investment in Portugal) Ordinance no. 305 A / 2012, of October 4 Fees Gold (residence permit based on investment in Portugal)
IMPORTANT:
The authorization of residence and the realization of investments of this type should in no case be done without adequate advice and specific for each concrete situation.
The contents of this document are for general information only and should not replace the advice of qualified professionals. No investment decision or investment decision abstention is advised merely on the basis of generic information.
Other requirements:
- No conviction for a crime that in Portugal is punishable by deprivation of liberty for a term of one year or more;
- Not in the period of prohibition of entry into national territory following a measure of removal from the country;
- No indication in the Schegen information system;
- No indication in the SEF's integrated information system for non-admission purposes;
- Maintenance of investment activity in Portugal for a minimum period of 5 years, counted from the date of granting the residence permit.
Documentation needed to start the process:
- Record of criminal records of the country of origin where you have resided for more than one year;
- Proof of health insurance contract;
- Proof of legal entry and stay in Portugal;
- Passport or other valid travel document;
- Regularized tax status.
Advantages of Golden Visa in Portugal:
- To enter Portugal with exemption of residence visa;
- To reside and work in Portugal, and at least to remain in Portugal for a period of not less than 7 days in the first year and not less than 14 days in subsequent years;
- Circulate through the Schengen area, without visa requirements;
- Benefit from family reunification;
- Request, after five years, the granting of Permanent Residence Authorization under the Foreigners Law (Law 23/2007, of July 4, with the current version);
- Possibility of requesting at the end of six years the acquisition of Portuguese nationality, by naturalization, complying with the other requirements of the Nationality Law (Law 37/81, of October 3, with the current version).
Family reunification:
The request for family reunification may be requested simultaneously with the ARI Concession of the investor, but will always be conditioned to the deferral of this and are considered members of the family for the purpose of family reunification:
- The spouse;
- The minor or incapable children in charge of the couple or one of the spouses;
- The eldest children, dependent on the couple or one of the spouses attending a school, even in another country;
- The parents of the resident or spouse, provided they are under his responsibility;
- The minor siblings, provided that he is under the custody of the resident.
Duration of the Golden Visa:
- The residence permit is granted for an initial period of 1 year and may be renewed for periods of 2 years (fulfilling the award requirements).
What should the interested party do to obtain the Gold Visa?
To obtain the Gold Visa, the interested party must choose one of the aforementioned investment possibilities. Before starting your investment it is advisable to consult with qualified professionals about your investment.
After completion of the investment must gather the documentation of the investment and proof of completion.
You should prepare a set of documentation including:
- Criminal record of the country of origin OR where you have lived for more than one year (this document must be duly translated officially into Portuguese and apostilled);
- Full copy of passport;
- Declarations under an honor commitment regarding the maintenance of the investment for the duration of the ARI and consent for consultation of Portuguese criminal records;
- Declarations relating to the Portuguese tax administration and social security;
- Proof of adequate health insurance contracting with coverage for Portugal.
The applicant must have a valid and valid Passport and still be a Schengen visa holder, if applicable.
Can the investment be carried out by more than one person or by a company/society?
You can. But in any case only the participation of each of the people is relevant. For example, if two people purchase a property, it must have a minimum value of 1.000.000 € (one million euros) and the share of each one cannot be less than half that amount.
What are the benefits of having a gold visa (residence permit based on investment)?
The holder has a set of benefits namely:
- Freedom to enter Portugal, without limitations on the number of times of entry or exit with a visa exemption;
- Possibility of residing and working freely in Portugal, being able to maintain another residence in another country;
- Freedom to travel through the Schengen area, without visa requirements;
- Possibility of benefiting from family reunification, such as the spouse, minor or dependent children
- Possibility of access to permanent residence (after 5 years and in legal terms)
- Access to Portuguese nationality (after 6 years), provided that the other requirements for access to Portuguese nationality are fulfilled.
What about family reunification? Which family members can be included?
The following family members of the holder (under the regrouping regime):
- Spouse;
- Minor or incapable children in charge of the couple or one of the spouses;
- Minors adopted by the applicant when he / she is not married, by the applicant or the spouse, by decision of the competent authority of the country of origin, provided that the law of that country recognizes the adopted rights and duties identical to those of natural filiation and that the decision recognized by Portugal;
- Larger children, in charge of the couple or one of the spouses, who are single and are studying in an educational establishment in Portugal;
- Ascendants in the straight line and in the first degree of the resident or the spouse, since they are in charge;
- Minors who are under the custody of the resident, in accordance with a decision handed down by the competent authority in the country of origin and provided that it is recognized by Portugal.
The following shall be considered as members of the family:
- A partner who maintains, in national territory or abroad, a de facto union, duly proven in accordance with the law;
- Minor or disabled unmarried children, including adopted children of the de facto partner, provided they are legally entrusted.
How long does the ARI holder have to keep the investment on which he based the order?
The investment in any modality must be maintained for 5 (five) years, from the date of granting of the Residence Permit.
What is the competent authority for the granting of a gold visa (residence permit based on investment)?
The process must be investigated with the Aliens and Borders Service. It is done by means of own form and with delivery of all the documents that demonstrate the investment and other documents mentioned above.
The interested party may be represented by a proxy with special powers to that effect.
IMPORTANT: the physical presence of the interested party is required at least once in Portugal during the process. This can be done at the beginning or at the end of the procedure (with the collection of authorization) or even at an intermediate stage. This need arises from the obligation of the Portuguese authorities to collect biometric data (fingerprints, official photographs, etc.)
How much does the Gold Visa (residence permit based on investment in Portugal) cost?
Those interested should pay an initial fee of 513,75 € - paid with the submission of the application.
With the collection of the Authorization (at the end of the process) they must pay the final fee in the amount of 5.137,50 €.
In addition to these amounts, fees for the renewal of Visa Gold (residence authorization based on investment in Portugal) and for family reunification are still applicable.
What should the holder, once obtained Gold Visa (residence permit based on investment in Portugal), do to maintain ownership?
The holder shall be bound by at least the following:
- Maintain the lack of indications of criminal records;
- To visit Portugal for at least a period of 7 days in the first year and 14 days in each subsequent 2-year period;
- Proceed with the renewal of the ARI and payment of the respective fees;
- Maintain the investment activity on which the allocation was based.
Can you use an investment already held or made before the application or at a different time?
Only if the investment was made after the entry into force of the Gold Visa scheme (residence permit based on investment in Portugal) (October 8, 2012).
From a tax point of view, are there benefits for the Gold Visa holder (residence permit based on investment in Portugal)?
There may be tax benefits for the Gold Visa holder, but the tax question must be analyzed on a case by case basis, given the particular investment and the residence conditions, domicile, owner's income, among others.
Applicable legislation (among others) Law 29/2012, of August 9
Dispatch MNE / MAI no. 11820-A / 2012, of September 4 Regime Gold Visa (residence authorization based on investment in Portugal) Dispatch MNE / MAI no. 1661-A / 2013, 28 January of 2013; Regime Gold Visa (residence permit based on investment in Portugal) Ordinance no. 305 A / 2012, of October 4 Fees Gold (residence permit based on investment in Portugal)
IMPORTANT:
The authorization of residence and the realization of investments of this type should in no case be done without adequate advice and specific for each concrete situation.
The contents of this document are for general information only and should not replace the advice of qualified professionals. No investment decision or investment decision abstention is advised merely on the basis of generic information.
MAP OF COUNTRIES OF THE EUROPEAN UNION AND SPACE SCHENGEN
Countries included in the Schengen Area belonging to the European Union: DARK BLUE
Countries included in the Schengen Area NOT belonging to the European Union: BLUE
Candidate Countries for the Schengen Area: YELLOW
Countries outside the Schengen Area belonging to the European Union: GREEN
MAP OF COUNTRIES OF THE EUROPEAN UNION AND SPACE SCHENGEN
Countries included in the Schengen Area belonging to the European Union: DARK BLUE
Countries included in the Schengen Area NOT belonging to the European Union: BLUE
Candidate Countries for the Schengen Area: YELLOW
Countries outside the Schengen Area belonging to the European Union: GREEN
MAP OF COUNTRIES OF THE EUROPEAN UNION AND SPACE SCHENGEN
Countries included in the Schengen Area belonging to the European Union: DARK BLUE
Countries included in the Schengen Area NOT belonging to the European Union: BLUE
Candidate Countries for the Schengen Area: YELLOW
Countries outside the Schengen Area belonging to the European Union: GREEN
MAP OF COUNTRIES OF THE EUROPEAN UNION AND SPACE SCHENGEN
Countries included in the Schengen Area belonging to the European Union: DARK BLUE
Countries included in the Schengen Area NOT belonging to the European Union: BLUE
Candidate Countries for the Schengen Area: YELLOW
Countries outside the Schengen Area belonging to the European Union: GREEN
What is Golden Visa?
The Gold visa is a Residence permit with multiple rights of entry and stay in Portugal, granted to third-country nationals (to the Schengen area) who meet certain conditions of eligibility and investment in Portugal, since 2012.
It exists in other countries, such as Spain (which was based on the success of the Portuguese regime) with different conditions. The authorization in Portugal is particularly attractive, not only for the security offered at the institutional level and experience of this country, but also for the good investments that it allows.
Portuguese nationality, is possible to obtain after 6 years, is especially popular in all continents of the world. In Portugal it is common to use foreign languages and professionals from various areas (including real estate, banking, insurance and services in general).
The ARI regime is not applicable to citizens who are Portuguese nationals and citizens of the EU (European Union) and from the EEA (European Economic Area).
What is the Gold Visa (residence permit based on investment)?
The Visa Gold is a residence permit represented by a title of entry and stay in Portuguese national territory, which also allows free transit to the holder throughout the Schengen area.
The Gold ARI visa (residence permit based on investment) can be granted provided that the candidate fulfills any of 3 investment situations in Portugal:
- Acquisition of real estate in a minimum value of 500.000 € (five hundred thousand euro's)
- Transfer of capital amounting to 1.000.000 € (a million) or more
- Creation of a minimum of 10 jobs
Who can apply for Golden Visa?
Any person who is not a citizen of the European Union may apply for the Gold Visa, thereby obtaining freedom of movement throughout the Schengen area, and may even acquire Portuguese nationality after six years.
The countries that are part of the Schengen Treaty are:
Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Liechtenstein.
What is Golden Visa?
The Gold visa is a Residence permit with multiple rights of entry and stay in Portugal, granted to third-country nationals (to the Schengen area) who meet certain conditions of eligibility and investment in Portugal, since 2012.
It exists in other countries, such as Spain (which was based on the success of the Portuguese regime) with different conditions. The authorization in Portugal is particularly attractive, not only for the security offered at the institutional level and experience of this country, but also for the good investments that it allows.
Portuguese nationality, is possible to obtain after 6 years, is especially popular in all continents of the world.
In Portugal it is common to use foreign languages and professionals from various areas (including real estate, banking, insurance and services in general).
The ARI regime is not applicable to citizens who are Portuguese nationals and citizens of the EU (European Union) and from the EEA (European Economic Area).
What is the Gold Visa (residence permit based on investment)?
The Visa Gold is a residence permit represented by a title of entry and stay in Portuguese national territory, which also allows free transit to the holder throughout the Schengen area.
The Gold ARI visa (residence permit based on investment) can be granted provided that the candidate fulfills any of 3 investment situations in Portugal:
- Acquisition of real estate in a minimum value of 500.000 € (five hundred thousand euro's)
- Transfer of capital amounting to 1.000.000 € (a million) or more
- Creation of a minimum of 10 jobs
Who can apply for Golden Visa?
Any person who is not a citizen of the European Union may apply for the Gold Visa, thereby obtaining freedom of movement throughout the Schengen area, and may even acquire Portuguese nationality after six years.
The countries that are part of the Schengen Treaty are:
Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Liechtenstein.
What is Golden Visa?
The Gold visa is a Residence permit with multiple rights of entry and stay in Portugal, granted to third-country nationals (to the Schengen area) who meet certain conditions of eligibility and investment in Portugal, since 2012.
It exists in other countries, such as Spain (which was based on the success of the Portuguese regime) with different conditions. The authorization in Portugal is particularly attractive, not only for the security offered at the institutional level and experience of this country, but also for the good investments that it allows.
Portuguese nationality, is possible to obtain after 6 years, is especially popular in all continents of the world.
In Portugal it is common to use foreign languages and professionals from various areas (including real estate, banking, insurance and services in general).
The ARI regime is not applicable to citizens who are Portuguese nationals and citizens of the EU (European Union) and from the EEA (European Economic Area).
What is the Gold Visa (residence permit based on investment)?
The Visa Gold is a residence permit represented by a title of entry and stay in Portuguese national territory, which also allows free transit to the holder throughout the Schengen area.
The Gold ARI visa (residence permit based on investment) can be granted provided that the candidate fulfills any of 3 investment situations in Portugal:
- Acquisition of real estate in a minimum value of 500.000 € (five hundred thousand euro's)
- Transfer of capital amounting to 1.000.000 € (a million) or more
- Creation of a minimum of 10 jobs
Who can apply for Golden Visa?
Any person who is not a citizen of the European Union may apply for the Gold Visa, thereby obtaining freedom of movement throughout the Schengen area, and may even acquire Portuguese nationality after six years.
The countries that are part of the Schengen Treaty are:
Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Liechtenstein.
What is Golden Visa?
The Gold visa is a Residence permit with multiple rights of entry and stay in Portugal, granted to third-country nationals (to the Schengen area) who meet certain conditions of eligibility and investment in Portugal, since 2012.
It exists in other countries, such as Spain (which was based on the success of the Portuguese regime) with different conditions. The authorization in Portugal is particularly attractive, not only for the security offered at the institutional level and experience of this country, but also for the good investments that it allows.
Portuguese nationality, is possible to obtain after 6 years, is especially popular in all continents of the world. In Portugal it is common to use foreign languages and professionals from various areas (including real estate, banking, insurance and services in general).
The ARI regime is not applicable to citizens who are Portuguese nationals and citizens of the EU (European Union) and from the EEA (European Economic Area).
What is the Gold Visa (residence permit based on investment)?
The Visa Gold is a residence permit represented by a title of entry and stay in Portuguese national territory, which also allows free transit to the holder throughout the Schengen area.
The Gold ARI visa (residence permit based on investment) can be granted provided that the candidate fulfills any of 3 investment situations in Portugal:
- Acquisition of real estate in a minimum value of 500.000 € (five hundred thousand euro's)
- Transfer of capital amounting to 1.000.000 € (a million) or more
- Creation of a minimum of 10 jobs
Who can apply for Golden Visa?
Any person who is not a citizen of the European Union may apply for the Gold Visa, thereby obtaining freedom of movement throughout the Schengen area, and may even acquire Portuguese nationality after six years.
The countries that are part of the Schengen Treaty are:
Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Liechtenstein.
What is Golden Visa?
The Gold visa is a Residence permit with multiple rights of entry and stay in Portugal, granted to third-country nationals (to the Schengen area) who meet certain conditions of eligibility and investment in Portugal, since 2012.
It exists in other countries, such as Spain (which was based on the success of the Portuguese regime) with different conditions. The authorization in Portugal is particularly attractive, not only for the security offered at the institutional level and experience of this country, but also for the good investments that it allows.
Portuguese nationality, is possible to obtain after 6 years, is especially popular in all continents of the world. In Portugal it is common to use foreign languages and professionals from various areas (including real estate, banking, insurance and services in general).
The ARI regime is not applicable to citizens who are Portuguese nationals and citizens of the EU (European Union) and from the EEA (European Economic Area).
What is the Gold Visa (residence permit based on investment)?
The Visa Gold is a residence permit represented by a title of entry and stay in Portuguese national territory, which also allows free transit to the holder throughout the Schengen area.
The Gold ARI visa (residence permit based on investment) can be granted provided that the candidate fulfills any of 3 investment situations in Portugal:
- Acquisition of real estate in a minimum value of 500.000 € (five hundred thousand euro's)
- Transfer of capital amounting to 1.000.000 € (a million) or more
- Creation of a minimum of 10 jobs
Who can apply for Golden Visa?
Any person who is not a citizen of the European Union may apply for the Gold Visa, thereby obtaining freedom of movement throughout the Schengen area, and may even acquire Portuguese nationality after six years.
The countries that are part of the Schengen Treaty are:
Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Liechtenstein.
What is Golden Visa?
The Gold visa is a Residence permit with multiple rights of entry and stay in Portugal, granted to third-country nationals (to the Schengen area) who meet certain conditions of eligibility and investment in Portugal, since 2012.
It exists in other countries, such as Spain (which was based on the success of the Portuguese regime) with different conditions. The authorization in Portugal is particularly attractive, not only for the security offered at the institutional level and experience of this country, but also for the good investments that it allows.
Portuguese nationality, is possible to obtain after 6 years, is especially popular in all continents of the world.
In Portugal it is common to use foreign languages and professionals from various areas (including real estate, banking, insurance and services in general).
The ARI regime is not applicable to citizens who are Portuguese nationals and citizens of the EU (European Union) and from the EEA (European Economic Area).
What is the Gold Visa (residence permit based on investment)?
The Visa Gold is a residence permit represented by a title of entry and stay in Portuguese national territory, which also allows free transit to the holder throughout the Schengen area.
The Gold ARI visa (residence permit based on investment) can be granted provided that the candidate fulfills any of 3 investment situations in Portugal:
- Acquisition of real estate in a minimum value of 500.000 € (five hundred thousand euro's)
- Transfer of capital amounting to 1.000.000 € (a million) or more
- Creation of a minimum of 10 jobs
Who can apply for Golden Visa?
Any person who is not a citizen of the European Union may apply for the Gold Visa, thereby obtaining freedom of movement throughout the Schengen area, and may even acquire Portuguese nationality after six years.
The countries that are part of the Schengen Treaty are:
Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Liechtenstein.
What is Golden Visa?
The Gold visa is a Residence permit with multiple rights of entry and stay in Portugal, granted to third-country nationals (to the Schengen area) who meet certain conditions of eligibility and investment in Portugal, since 2012.
It exists in other countries, such as Spain (which was based on the success of the Portuguese regime) with different conditions. The authorization in Portugal is particularly attractive, not only for the security offered at the institutional level and experience of this country, but also for the good investments that it allows.
Portuguese nationality, is possible to obtain after 6 years, is especially popular in all continents of the world.
In Portugal it is common to use foreign languages and professionals from various areas (including real estate, banking, insurance and services in general).
The ARI regime is not applicable to citizens who are Portuguese nationals and citizens of the EU (European Union) and from the EEA (European Economic Area).
What is the Gold Visa (residence permit based on investment)?
The Visa Gold is a residence permit represented by a title of entry and stay in Portuguese national territory, which also allows free transit to the holder throughout the Schengen area.
The Gold ARI visa (residence permit based on investment) can be granted provided that the candidate fulfills any of 3 investment situations in Portugal:
- Acquisition of real estate in a minimum value of 500.000 € (five hundred thousand euro's)
- Transfer of capital amounting to 1.000.000 € (a million) or more
- Creation of a minimum of 10 jobs
Who can apply for Golden Visa?
Any person who is not a citizen of the European Union may apply for the Gold Visa, thereby obtaining freedom of movement throughout the Schengen area, and may even acquire Portuguese nationality after six years.
The countries that are part of the Schengen Treaty are:
Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Liechtenstein.
What is Golden Visa?
The Gold visa is a Residence permit with multiple rights of entry and stay in Portugal, granted to third-country nationals (to the Schengen area) who meet certain conditions of eligibility and investment in Portugal, since 2012.
It exists in other countries, such as Spain (which was based on the success of the Portuguese regime) with different conditions. The authorization in Portugal is particularly attractive, not only for the security offered at the institutional level and experience of this country, but also for the good investments that it allows.
Portuguese nationality, is possible to obtain after 6 years, is especially popular in all continents of the world. In Portugal it is common to use foreign languages and professionals from various areas (including real estate, banking, insurance and services in general).
The ARI regime is not applicable to citizens who are Portuguese nationals and citizens of the EU (European Union) and from the EEA (European Economic Area).
What is the Gold Visa (residence permit based on investment)?
The Visa Gold is a residence permit represented by a title of entry and stay in Portuguese national territory, which also allows free transit to the holder throughout the Schengen area.
The Gold ARI visa (residence permit based on investment) can be granted provided that the candidate fulfills any of 3 investment situations in Portugal:
- Acquisition of real estate in a minimum value of 500.000 € (five hundred thousand euro's)
- Transfer of capital amounting to 1.000.000 € (a million) or more
- Creation of a minimum of 10 jobs
Who can apply for Golden Visa?
Any person who is not a citizen of the European Union may apply for the Gold Visa, thereby obtaining freedom of movement throughout the Schengen area, and may even acquire Portuguese nationality after six years.
The countries that are part of the Schengen Treaty are:
Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Liechtenstein.
