GOLDEN VISA IN PORTUGAL
PORTUGAL IN THE WORLD
1.
WHAT IS THE GOLDEN VISA?
The Golden Visa is a governmental investment programme that allows
you to obtain a fully valid residency permit in Portugal and as a result
free access to the majority of European countries (Schengen area).
2.
THE GOLDEN VISA
Let us present you one of the most attractive residency
programs for investors in the world.
• Created to attract foreign investment to Portugal;
• Straightforward and flexible programme;
• Simple and clear legal requirements;
• Extremely reduced minimum stay requirements.
3.
GOLDEN VISA ADVANTAGES
• Freedom to travel in Portugal and all European
countries members of the Schengen area;
• Extremely low minimum stay requirements:
7 days first year and 14 days following periods
of 2 years;
• Fully extensible to family members (with no further
investment requirements);
• Possibility of Permanent Residency after 5 years and
nationality after 6 years;
• Straightforward and flexible investment requirements;
• Low taxes;
4.
GOLDEN VISA ADVANTAGES
• Access to all Portuguese Public Services, including
health and education;
• No limitations on ownership of the selected
investment;
• No limitation on subsequent investments or
employment opportunities;
• Very limited number of documents required;
• Residency applications quickly processed;
• Treatment as a Portuguese National Citizen.
5.
QUALIFYING INVESTMENTS
CAPITAL
Transfer of funds –
1 M €
Capitalization on
SME's – 500K €
Funding of research
activities – 350K €
Funding of Arts &
Culture – 250K €
PROPERTY
Any Property Purchase
500K €
Urban Renewal
€ 350,000
(Properties for
Renovation/ >30years)
EMPLOYMENT
Creation of 10 local jobs
No minimum
investment amount
Any business area
All types of business
6.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL INVESTMENTS
Investment maintained for a minimum period of 5 years;
Funds for investment should come from abroad;
Residency application only submitted and approved after investment;
Entry in Portugal with a valid Schengen visa;
Absence of references in Portuguese Immigration and Schengen services;
Absence of conviction of relevant crime;
Minimum stay in Portugal – 7 days (first year) / 14 days (2 next years).
7.
PROCESS
GOLDEN VISA
8.
Granting Phase Petitioning
Phase Gold Visa Grant
± 2 MONTHS
± 2 MONTHS
Application
ALL HANDLED BY SEF ( Aliens and Borders Service )
VALID 1 YEAR
PROCESS
GOLDEN VISA
9.
First
Renewal
Permanent
Residency
Second
Renewal Portuguese
Citizenship
2 YEARS
5 YEARS
6 YEARS
2 YEARS
11.
a) Online Registration
Online register at the Services of Foreigners and Borders’ (“SEF”) website. b) In Person In person, at the Services of Foreigners and Borders in Portugal.
HOW TO
APPLY?
11.
REQUIRED
DOCUMENTATION
• Proof of Investment;
• Passport & Valid Schengen Visa;
• Portuguese Fiscal number;
• Criminal Record from country of origin and/or
residency;
• Portuguese Criminal Record;
• Declaration from the Tax Department proving the
absence of debts to the Tax Authorities;
• Declaration from Social Security proving the
absence of debts to Social Security Authorities;
• Declaration from the investor confirming
compliance with the investment requirements;
• Health Insurance valid in Portugal (if living in
Portugal);
• Receipt of payment of the initial application fee.
Any document that is not in
Portuguese or English needs to be
translated to Portuguese and certified. 12.
PROPERTY
TAXES
a) Payable with the acquisition of the
property:
- “IMT” or Property Transfer Tax”, which is
the tax on transfer of ownership
of property;
- Stamp Duty;
b) Payable on an annual basis:
- “IMI” or Council Tax, which is the annual
municipal property tax;
The exact amount of taxes to be paid varies
according to the actual value of the acquisition. 13.
GET YOUR GOLDEN VISA NOW! ADDRESS
Rua Nova do Almada, 95, 4B, Chiado
1200-288 - Lisboa – Portugal
TELEPHONE
(+351) 213 240 920
(+351) 916 116 632
4.202 GRANTED VISAS
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SITE
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