
PORTUGAL
Portugal is one of Europe's oldest countries positioned on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, Portugal boasts of a rich historical and architectural heritage. Luminosity, radiance and culture beams through whitewashed villages and lush vineyards. What an amazing place to spend your live in a city you can call home.
Visa Program
Golden Visa
The minimum requirement €500,000 investment in qualified registered fund. There are several investment funds available from which the applicant may choose. The duration of the investment would depend on the particular fund in which the investment is being made.
Dependent children and dependent parents.
Dependent children 18+ and dependent parents of the Main Applicant and Spouse can be included in the application.
Definition of dependent children 18+: Single, continuing secondary education and unemployed. PLEASE NOTE, Dependent children must maintain their dependency status till citizenship.
Definition of dependent parents: Either be over 65 and retired or if below 65, prove that they are financially dependent on the main applicant
To start the process, we would require the following 3 documents from the applicants.
1-Passport - Scanned colour copies of the 1st page of the passport (Top and Bottom) for all members of the family included on the application
2-Resume/CV for Main Applicant - This should include the business and residence address
3-Know Your Client Form (KYC) - For is Attached - This form must be completed and signed along with the consent form and returned by email.
Once the above is provided to us, we will provide the detailed cost for the applicant and thereafter we will conduct the background check and within 3 to 5 business days provide you with the agreements and the Wire Transfer Instructions for the initial fees for the program.
PORTUGAL GOLDEN VISA GENERAL PROCEDURE
General procedure
1- Applicant Provides Passport copies, Resume/CV and Know Your Client form (KYC) for the main applicant for a preliminary background check. We provide the cost based on the family structure to the applicant. (Resume should include the business and residence address).
IMPORTANT: Applicants should not have Schengen Visa rejection, if so, please notify in advance.
2- Background check is completed within a week, then we provide the client with our agreement and transfer instructions for the initial payment of €20,000/€25,000 legal and advisory fee.
3- Agreements are sent to the client, they are signed and returned to us, and the applicant transfers the initial payment of legal and advisory fees.
4- We provide support for the preparation of the primary documents. Once documents are completed, copies are sent to us by email.
5- The applicant is provided with the required Power of Attorneys and Escrow Agreements to be attested at the Portuguese Embassy in the country of origin, along with the applicant’s documents noted above. The attested POA's Escrow Agreements and personal documents are sent to us by email first, followed by the originals to be sent by courier.
6- Once these documents are received in full, within approximately 3 to 6 months the Applicant would be required to transfer the balance of funds (investment and all remaining fees) to the Investment fund/personal account in Portugal.
7- Investment is made in the name of the applicant, and it is submitted to Portuguese Immigration Authorities to be confirmed and registered.
8- After approximately 10 to 14 months the online approval is received from Portuguese Immigration Authorities AIMA.
9 -Within 10 to 12 months Portuguese Immigration Authorities AIMA will request the applicant and dependent family members to travel to Portugal and conduct their Biometrics.
9- Within approximately 12 to 14 months from the date of Biometrics, the applicant and dependent family members receive their Portuguese Golden Visa Residency and their residency cards.
Capital
Lisbon
Geographical Location
Southwestern Europe, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Spain.
Currency
Euro
Spoken Language/s
Portugese
English Proficiency
Investment Options
Portugal Golden Visa program
The minimum requirement €500,000 investment in qualified registered fund. There are several investment funds available from which the applicant may choose. The duration of the investment would depend on the particular fund in which the investment is being made.
Dependent children and dependent parents.
Dependent children 18+ and dependent parents of the Main Applicant and Spouse can be included in the application.
Definition of dependent children 18+: Single, continuing secondary education and unemployed. PLEASE NOTE, Dependent children must maintain their dependency status till citizenship.
Definition of dependent parents: Either be over 65 and retired or if below 65, prove that they are financially dependent on the main applicant
To start the process, we would require the following 3 documents from the applicants.
1-Passport - Scanned colour copies of the 1st page of the passport (Top and Bottom) for all members of the family included on the application
2-Resume/CV for Main Applicant - This should include the business and residence address
3-Know Your Client Form (KYC) - For is Attached - This form must be completed and signed along with the consent form and returned by email.
Once the above is provided to us, we will provide the detailed cost for the applicant and thereafter we will conduct the background check and within 3 to 5 business days provide you with the agreements and the Wire Transfer Instructions for the initial fees for the program.
PORTUGAL GOLDEN VISA GENERAL PROCEDURE
General procedure
1- Applicant Provides Passport copies, Resume/CV and Know Your Client form (KYC) for the main applicant for a preliminary background check. We provide the cost based on the family structure to the applicant. (Resume should include the business and residence address).
IMPORTANT: Applicants should not have Schengen Visa rejection, if so, please notify in advance.
2- Background check is completed within a week, then we provide the client with our agreement and transfer instructions for the initial payment of €20,000/€25,000 legal and advisory fee.
3- Agreements are sent to the client, they are signed and returned to us, and the applicant transfers the initial payment of legal and advisory fees.
4- We provide support for the preparation of the primary documents. Once documents are completed, copies are sent to us by email.
5- The applicant is provided with the required Power of Attorney and Escrow Agreements to be attested at the Portuguese Embassy in the country of origin, along with the applicant’s documents noted above. The attested POA's Escrow Agreements and personal documents are sent to us by email first, followed by the originals to be sent by courier.
6- Once these documents are received in full, within approximately 3 to 6 months the Applicant would be required to transfer the balance of funds (investment and all remaining fees) to the Investment fund/personal account in Portugal.
7- Investment is made in the name of the applicant, and it is submitted to Portuguese Immigration Authorities to be confirmed and registered.
8- After approximately 10 to 14 months the online approval is received from Portuguese Immigration Authorities AIMA.
9 -Within 10 to 12 months Portuguese Immigration Authorities AIMA will request the applicant and dependent family members to travel to Portugal and conduct their Biometrics.
9- Within approximately 12 to 14 months from the date of Biometrics, the applicant and dependent family members receive their Portuguese Golden Visa Residency and their residency cards.
Application Fee
Will depend on the size of the family. We will provide you the exact fee as prevalent on the date of the application.
Professional Fee
Will be advised upon assessing the options and family size factors and fee rebates available at the time.
Education Requirement
Portugal’s Golden Visa Program is offered by the Ministry of Internal Affairs through the
Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA).Aimed at attracting foreign direct investments to the
country, the program yields a residency permit in Portugal to non-EU investors who meet the
following requirements:
Invest in one of the available options by transferring funds to Portugal from abroad;
Submit the required documentation per applicant, including a clear criminal record (when applicable);
Pay Government fees and all remaining expenses associated with the selected investment;
Attend the appointment allocated in Portugal for the physical submission of the application and collection
of biometrics (valid Schengen visa required, when applicable);
Meet or exceed the minimum stay requirements (14 days every 2 years once residency
cards are issued).
Other Requirements
Portugal - Golden Visa Program(Financing Option also available)
This program offers many benefits to applicants, such as:
Applicant and his/her family have the right to reside, work, and attend school in Portugal
Visa-free travel to the 27 Schengen countries in Europe
Our walk-away financing package of €168,000 (which includes all document processing, initial legal fees, and Venture Capital investment) has been reviewed by legal experts in Portugal and complies with program requirements
Government processing in 9-11 months (from the date of file submission to the Government)
Minimal residency requirement (1 week per year)
No maximum age, no minimum education requirement, no management or business experience requirement, and no medical check
No exploratory visit or interview for residency
No tax on worldwide income, and a stable investment climate
Dependents are children under 18, older children who are students and financially dependent on the applicant, or dependent parents over age 65
All foreign nationals may apply except EU citizens and Russians (Iranians may apply if they live outside Iran and earn income outside Iran)
Applicants may apply for citizenship after 5 years of residency (citizens may live, work and study throughout the EU, and access Portugal's healthcare system; Portuguese passport-holders receive visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 185 countries)
Upcoming legislation will allow the 5 year citizenship period to begin upon residency application submission
To qualify for the program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Possess a valid passport and reside legally in a country
Be 18 years of age or older (no maximum age)
Be able to prove net worth liquidity of €500,000 and its legal source (required to open a bank account)
Invest €500,000 in a Venture Capital fund for 10 years or until citizenship issuance (available through our unique €168,000 walk-away financing option)
Pass a due diligence check
Reasons to move to this country
Portugal boasts a rich and diverse culture, a Mediterranean climate, and a safe and stable
setting, which is an ideal location for raising families, conducting business, or simply traveling. Investors find many opportunities in Portugal’s secure and fast-developing market with access to the entire Schengen zone.