The Golden Visa was established by the Portuguese government in October 2012 to attract foreign investment to the country. Flexibility, simplicity, clear legislative requirements make the Golden Visa in Portugal one of the most attractive residence programs around the world.
The Golden Visa residence permit in Portugal is issued for a period of 1 year and then renewed for subsequent periods of 2 years each. After 5 years of the Golden Visa, permanent residence permit will be issued. After 6 years is possible to apply for Portuguese citizenship.
According to the Golden Visa in Portugal the minimum requirements for staying in the country are set. Minimum stay is 7 days during the 1st year and 14 days during renewals for subsequent periods of 2 years.
To obtain citizenship of Portugal it will be necessary to pass exam for knowledge of the Portuguese language.
The Golden Visa in Portugal gives the right to work.
Costs to obtain the Golden Visa in Portugal
| Euro | |
| Biometric analysis | 517,40/investor; 80,60/family member |
| Issue of the Golden Visa Card | 5173,70 /1 person |
| Renewal of the Golden Visa | 2586,80/1 person |
| Legal support | |
| Investor 0 – 5 year process | 6000 |
| Members of family 0 – 5 year process | 1500/1 person |
| Temporary residence | 500/1 person |
| Citizenship of Portugal | 1500/1 person |
| Other | |
| Health insurance | 200,00 – 1 person/year |
| Individual Tax Number and guarantor (if necessary) | 200,00 – 1 person/year |
Additional costs are: apostille, notarization, money transfers, as well as expenses for obtaining certificates on the absence of previous convictions.
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