How to migrate to Portugal through investment?

How to migrate to Portugal through investment?

Portugal Golden Visa Program is one of the excellent pathways to obtain Portugal residency by investment. The program is designed to invite non-EU citizens to invest and migrate to Portugal. The minimum investment amount for the visa is €500,000, and it offers a route to obtain EU citizenship within 5 years.

 

Portugal Golden Visa Benefits

The following are the benefits of the Portugal Golden Visa:

 

• Live, work, and study in Portugal
• Enjoy tax benefits in Portugal
• Visa-free travel access to all Schengen countries
• Access to healthcare and educational benefits in Portugal
• Invest with a minimum of €500,000
• Bring your family members to live with you in Portugal
• Stay for seven days on an average per year to keep your residence permit
• Get EU citizenship within 5 years
• Children automatically qualify for a Portugal Residence permit

 

*Willing to migrate to Portugal? Sign up with Y-Axis for complete immigration assistance!

 

Portugal Golden Visa Eligibility

You would be eligible to apply for the Portugal Golden Visa if you:\

 

• Are a non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizen
• Ate at least 18 years old or above
• Have zero criminal records
• Have sufficient funds to invest and support your stay in the country
• Have a Portuguese Tax Identification Number

 

Investment requirements for Portugal Golden Visa

You can invest in one of the following ways to qualify for the Portugal Golden Visa:

 

• A minimum real estate investment of €500,000 or €400,000 in a low-density area.
• A minimum investment of €350,000 for a SEF-qualified Portuguese property located in an urban regeneration area or €280,000 for a low-density area.
• A minimum investment of €500,000 in a qualifying Portuguese Investment Fund
• A minimum bank transfer of €1 million in a Portuguese financial institution
• A minimum investment of €1 million in Portuguese business or a company
• A minimum investment of €350,000 in research and development activities in science or technology-based research institutions
• A minimum investment of €250,000 towards the restoration and maintenance of Portuguese arts and heritage sites
• Purchase shares worth a minimum of €1 million
• Create at least 10 new job opportunities for Portuguese citizens

 

Note: You must provide documents to prove that all your assets are acquired through legal means.

 

Steps to Apply for a Portugal Golden Visa

Once you have invested in Portugal, you can apply for the Portugal Golden visa by following the steps listed below:

 

Step 1: Visit the official SEF Portal for online registration for Golden Visa Applications

Step 2: Fill out the application form online

Step 3: Arrange and upload the documents required

Step 4: Complete the fee payment

Step 5: Wait for confirmation

Step 6: Fly to Portugal

 

*Need expert assistance with Portugal immigration? Contact Y-Axis, the world's No. 1 overseas immigration consultancy, for end-to-end support!