{"id":11780,"date":"2021-07-26T19:14:49","date_gmt":"2021-07-26T12:14:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/porticoandbridge.com\/?p=11780"},"modified":"2021-09-19T19:26:40","modified_gmt":"2021-09-19T12:26:40","slug":"portuguese-golden-visa-10-most-popular-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/porticoandbridge.com\/en\/portuguese-golden-visa-10-most-popular-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"PORTUGUESE GOLDEN VISA: 10 MOST POPULAR QUESTIONS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currently, the Portuguese Golden Visa program is gradually becoming popular, especially for non-EU citizens who want to invest in Portuguese real estate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2012, the Portuguese Golden Visa program was officially introduced by the government and made a great impression. Specifically, in June 2020, the program has reached a total investment of up to 5.2 billion euros and is a strong motivation for real estate investors around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following article will answer the 10 most common questions about the Portuguese Golden Visa program for investors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11784 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/porticoandbridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26.07_1200x630-01.jpg\" alt=\"10 most popular questions in Portuguese Golden Visa program\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/porticoandbridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26.07_1200x630-01.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/porticoandbridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26.07_1200x630-01-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/porticoandbridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26.07_1200x630-01-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/porticoandbridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26.07_1200x630-01-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/porticoandbridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26.07_1200x630-01-24x13.jpg 24w, https:\/\/porticoandbridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26.07_1200x630-01-32x17.jpg 32w, https:\/\/porticoandbridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26.07_1200x630-01-48x25.jpg 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><b>QUESTION 1: WHAT IS THE GOLDEN VISA PROGRAM?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Portuguese Golden Visa Program is a government program that provides the opportunity for citizens of non-EU countries to reside and naturalize in Portugal when they have invested in Portuguese assets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Portuguese Border and Immigration Agency, Servico de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (SEF) are the units that administer the Golden Visa program and has helped Portugal generate a huge source of foreign investment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>QUESTION 2: WHO CAN JOIN THE PROGRAM?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To participate in the Golden Visa program, investors must be non-EU citizens. Since its launch in 2012, the program has mainly attracted foreign real estate investors, skilled professionals and retirees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11781 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/porticoandbridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/23.07.1.jpeg\" alt=\"portuguese visa\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/porticoandbridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/23.07.1.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/porticoandbridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/23.07.1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/porticoandbridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/23.07.1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/porticoandbridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/23.07.1-24x18.jpeg 24w, https:\/\/porticoandbridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/23.07.1-32x24.jpeg 32w, https:\/\/porticoandbridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/23.07.1-48x36.jpeg 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><b>QUESTION 3: HOW TO ELIGIBLE FOR THE GOLDEN VISA PROGRAM<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be eligible for a golden visa, an investor must meet one of the following three main criteria:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Invest \u20ac500,000 in residential or commercial real estate in Portugal. Any number of properties can combine to form a minimum investment of \u20ac500,000 and that property can be rented for income.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Transfer over \u20ac1,000,000 to a bank in Portugal<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Create at least 10 jobs in Portugal<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some cases, people who are investing in small and medium-sized businesses, or in the arts and culture or scientific research sectors also may be eligible but the vast majority (90%) will get their visa through real estate investment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>QUESTION 4: ARE THERE ANY EXCEPTION CASES?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some cases, investors can still purchase properties valued at \u20ac350,000 if the property is over 35 years old, is located in specific regeneration zones and requires renovation. If an investor decides to pursue this path, it is important to seek legal advice first.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11790 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/porticoandbridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26.07.2.jpeg\" alt=\"Portugal\" width=\"1350\" height=\"900\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/porticoandbridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26.07.2.jpeg 1350w, https:\/\/porticoandbridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26.07.2-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/porticoandbridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26.07.2-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/porticoandbridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26.07.2-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/porticoandbridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26.07.2-24x16.jpeg 24w, https:\/\/porticoandbridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26.07.2-32x21.jpeg 32w, https:\/\/porticoandbridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26.07.2-48x32.jpeg 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><b>QUESTION 5: REQUIREMENTS TO JOIN THE PORTUGUESE IMMIGRATION PROGRAM<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Golden Visa program requires investors to maintain their investment for 5 years and comply with the required minimum length of stay during this time. In addition, investors need to apply for a health insurance card to stay in the country and have a clean record.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>QUESTION 6: REASONS TO CHOOSE THE PORTUGUESE GOLDEN VISA PROGRAM<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Portuguese Golden Visa program is gradually gaining popularity for the following reasons:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Quick application procedure, only 3-6 months<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Can accompany the whole family (including 3 generations) to immigrate<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Freedom to travel, live and work throughout the 26 Schengen countries<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Exemption from foreign income tax if residing for less than 183 days in each Portuguese tax year<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>QUESTION 7: HOW LONG WILL THE PORTUGUESE GOLDEN VISA BE VALID?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The visa is valid for one year and then renewed every two years. After 5-6 years, investors can apply for permanent residency and for citizenship as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11787 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/porticoandbridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26.07.1.jpeg\" alt=\"Schengen visa\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/porticoandbridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26.07.1.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/porticoandbridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26.07.1-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/porticoandbridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26.07.1-768x510.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/porticoandbridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26.07.1-24x16.jpeg 24w, https:\/\/porticoandbridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26.07.1-32x21.jpeg 32w, https:\/\/porticoandbridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/26.07.1-48x32.jpeg 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><b>QUESTION 8: MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN PORTUGAL IMMIGRATION PROGRAM<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To keep the visa valid, the holder must spend at least 7 days in Portugal during the first year of program registration and 2 weeks in Portugal every two years thereafter. Once applying for permanent residency, the investor must pass a basic language test.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>QUESTION 9: WHAT IS THE REGISTRATION DOCUMENT INCLUDED?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application documents for the Golden Visa program include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Passport (valid for at least 3 months)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Valid Schengen visa or short-stay visa<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Proof of health insurance<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signed Judicial Record Certificate<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A signed affidavit certified by the applicant to comply with tax and social security requirements<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Make and maintain a qualifying investment for a minimum of 5 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Receipt showing Golden Visa fee paid<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>QUESTION 10: TIME FOR COMPLETION OF DOCUMENTS<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once a qualifying Portuguese property has been purchased and the paperwork is filed, the investor should be able to get a visa for at least 3 months and be subject to any issues incurred if any.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>CONCLUSION<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information about the Portuguese Golden Visa program or other investment programs, please contact Portico &amp; Bridge for detailed support.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With more than 35 years of experience, Portico &amp; Bridge is a leading consultant in the field of overseas real estate. With a team of more than 50 professionals from around the world, we are always happy to assist you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Call us now at <strong>0909.898.758.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At<strong><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><a style=\"color: #800000;\" href=\"https:\/\/porticoandbridge.com\/\"> PORTICO &amp; BRIDGE<\/a><\/span><\/strong>, \u201cYour Children, We Care\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Currently, the Portuguese Golden Visa program is gradually becoming popular, especially for non-EU citizens who want to invest in Portuguese real estate. In 2012, the Portuguese Golden Visa program was officially introduced by the government and made a great impression. Specifically, in June 2020, the program has reached a total investment of up to 5.2 &#8230; <a title=\"PORTUGUESE GOLDEN VISA: 10 MOST POPULAR QUESTIONS\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/porticoandbridge.com\/en\/portuguese-golden-visa-10-most-popular-questions\/\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">PORTUGUESE GOLDEN VISA: 10 MOST POPULAR QUESTIONS<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":11784,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[95],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11780","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-europe-immigration"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/porticoandbridge.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11780","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/porticoandbridge.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/porticoandbridge.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/porticoandbridge.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/16"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/porticoandbridge.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11780"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/porticoandbridge.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11780\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11793,"href":"https:\/\/porticoandbridge.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11780\/revisions\/11793"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/porticoandbridge.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11784"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/porticoandbridge.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11780"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/porticoandbridge.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11780"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/porticoandbridge.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11780"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}