Invest in property and get a residency

 
General Description

Portugal is not only famous as a vibrant vacation destination but also as a secure and developing market for business and investment.

Applicant for the Golden Visa program can profit from the following benefits:

  • Live and work in Portugal and acquire permanent residency after five years (passport after six years)

  • Inclusion of partner, dependable children and dependable parents

Qualifications of the Candidate

In addition to meeting one of the investment requirements mentioned below, the applicant should fulfill the following conditions:

  • Have no criminal record

  • Prove that investment funds come from abroad

  • Meet the minimum stay requirement (seven days during the first year and fourteen days in the subsequent two year period)

Investment Options

1. Property Investment

The applicant should acquire the property at the minimum of EUR 500,000 (the amount is decreased to EUR 350,000 if the property is more than thirty year old and is located in urban regeneration areas).

The property can be purchased with 20% reduction from the above mentioned values (EUR 400,000 and EUR 280,000 respectively) if the property is located in low density population area.

2. Capital Investment

Applicant should invest a minimum of EUR 350,000 in research activities.

Applicant should invest a minimum of EUR 250,000 in the arts or reconstruction/refurbishment of national heritage projects.

Applicant should invest a minimum of EUR 500,000 in investment fund or venture capital.

Applicant must create 10 jobs or more jobs (by setting up the business).