GOLDEN VISA PORTUGAL
Golden Visa Portugal | Invest in quality of life.
Portugal’s Golden Visa program is among the most successful citizenship programs of its kind in the world. The residence-by-investment scheme gives holders the ability to live, work and study in Portugal and gain visa-free access to the Schengen area of 27 European Union countries, whilst benefiting from the potential to receive a substantial return on investment in Portugal’s buoyant real estate market.
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Launched in October 2012 with the primary goal of attracting foreign capital into the country, Portugal’s Golden Visa program has raised more than €6 billion and has granted Golden Visas to more than 11,000 applicants (source) and more than 17,000 family members through family reunification.
In 2021, Portugal became one of the most attractive countries in Europe for foreign investment, owed in part, to the implementation of government incentive programs and variety of investment opportunities available, the favorable risk-return profile of Portugal real estate, as well as gaining quality of life at an affordable cost.
Eligibility
The Golden Visa Portugal is one of the most successful solutions for those who are interested in living in the country. This visa program is the one of the most known by non-EU investors for its effective and practical acquisition. The Golden Visa Portugal’s alternative opens an opportunity by transforming your investments into quality of life in Europe, either to live, work or study.
Recently, Portugal has become one of the most attractive countries in whole Europe for international residents, regarding the fact that a variety of investment opportunities (entrepreneurial, financial, economic, properties, etc.) are flourishing. Furthermore, the health care system, portuguese’s educational opportunities, the variety of cultural options, the social life, the sunniest lands, hidden waterfalls and greatest sunrises in the mountains are the charm of this European country.
The Golden Visa Portugal attracts non-European and Swiss citizens who are able to proportionate financial ability to invest and to obtain a special resident permit in the country. Those who seek for new opportunities of life by this program must own proof of funds and economical resources to invest in Portugal. This financial requirement can be demonstrated through real estate assets, digital assets, bank statements and equity positions – a total net worth of €500K minimum.
Golden Visa Portugal
2022/23
7 Benefits
PORTUGAL HAS ONE OF THE LOWEST INVESTMENT THRESHOLDS IN EUROPE, STARTING AT €280,000 FOR ELIGIBLE PROPERTIES.
FLEXIBILITY TO LIVE, WORK AND STUDY IN PORTUGAL OR ABROAD, WITH A REQUIREMENT TO SPEND JUST 7 DAYS PER YEAR IN PORTUGAL
TRAVEL WITHOUT ANY VISA RESTRICTIONS ACROSS EUROPE, VISA-FREE TRAVEL TO 27 EUROPEAN UNION COUNTRIES IN THE SCHENGEN AREA.
OPPORTUNITIES TO EXTEND THE GOLDEN VISA TO FAMILY MEMBERS THROUGH FAMILY REUNIFICATION (CHILDREN AND DEPENDENT PARENTS).
MAY ACQUIRE A PERMANENT RESIDENCE VISA OR PASSPORT AFTER 5 YEARS, ONE OF THE QUICKEST CITIZENSHIP ACQUISITIONS IN EUROPE
NO GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION | 100% OF THE FUNDS GO INTO YOUR INVESTMENT AND YOU RECEIVE 100% OF THE NET PROCEEDS.
PORTUGAL RESIDENTS MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR PERSONAL AND COMPANY TAX BENEFITS, SUCH AS THE NON-HABITUAL RESIDENT REGIME
Explained
Golden Visa Portugal is the most reliable and safe way for those who are planning to change their future harbor in Europe – it is the safest path for non-European citizens who are willing to obtain residency in Europe by acquiring investment in Portugal.
Commonly, investors prefer to obtain Golden Visa residency by Real Estate assets, since it is the most reliable way to reunite family’s members of our holders. In fact, the Golden Visa program is the favored approach to establish in Portugal, either to live, work or study. In 2022, Golden Visa Portugal program has adjusted some of the conditions to acquire this opportunity by Real Estate. This means that the interior area of Portugal, and the islands of Madeira and Azores are regions where you can establish your second house. Let’s explore, then, more deeply the new alternative:
Investment from €500K
Residential properties in the low density area in Portugal.
New holders can obtain tax benefits investing in the interior area
of the country or wherever in the islands of Madeira or Azores which excludes the Atlantic coast, Lisbon, and Porto.
Engagement
Golden Visa Portugal program is determined to a few investment types of funds, so we recommend contacting an expert in the field.
We are committed to our clients, thus, we collaborate with Offchain investors with a view to grant you the best investment support. Offchain represents our community interests through a Private Investment Fund and over impact-orientated Community Project.
Offchain is a multi-strategy investment solution that combines wealth protection and wealth creation objectives – your investments can be translated into assets, either in Real Estate residency or digital. Offchain is composed of a Team of legal experts, accountants, investment managers, VCs, and innovation specialists who can support you.
At the same time, FAM’ly is one of the most qualified Real Estate investors in Portugal. That is why Offchain and FAM huddled together. We offer you a completely personalized assessment to guide you in your second residency choice, and also we provide accompaniment in Portuguese legal requirements.
We are experts in Golden Visa citizens, so we know your bureaucratic headache, either to fund investment or during the tributary path. In short, you will have a tailored investment solution, and also a personalized assessment in Real Estate.
Apply in 6 steps
1st Step
Firstly, register your interest on our website! The Offchain Golden Visa Team will contact you the next day to provide you all information. In our 1st contact it’s a good opportunity to solve any possible question that you have.
2nd Step
Independent law firm will proceed with your solicitation for the Portuguese Golden Visa. However, in case of knowing another legal provider you can also manage it with that one if you prefer it.
3rd Step
Next, your document verification will be needed (Criminal background records). In parallel, your financial eligibility must be verified by providing a proof of funds to the law firm.
4th Step
On the 3rd week, investment must be completed in eligible asset and our legal Team will apply your case to the Border Authority (SEF). This process can take from 2 to 4 months, while you remain in Portugal.
5th Step
Your Golden Visa Portugal will be approved between 2nd – 4th month. You will be provided with a Residency Permit, so you must hold your qualifying investment position for 6 years.
6th Step
After 6 years, now, apply for your full Portuguese citizenship! Furthermore, you are entitled to dispose or manage your investment position on your preference.
Now that you have climbed Golden Visa’s mountain,
and you are already established in the country, you can keep savoring your shiny days and your sociable lifestyle.
Costs
The Golden Visa program requires patience and our experts will reduce this bureaucratic pain to solve it in the smoothest way.
How much will be the total cost of your new European life, you may be wondering.
All expenses are paid to the contracted lawyers – €5K for turnkey onboarding legal fees and €1K annual legal for a 6 years period, in order to support updates to the regulator. As explained before, you will obtain a residency card after the 4th month, which is translated into €5,200 per family member (maximum 6 members are accepted per application).
To put it simply, our Team of experts will support you during all legal path and assist you in your personal needs, being the total cost €11K + €5.2K per family member.
Investing in FAM & Offchain is investing in your future. We want to guide you with your funds and your future residency, to take the plunge – here is where your Portuguese family shows up. Contact us to experience the difference.