Immigration to Europe
PORTUGAL GOLDEN VISA PROGRAM - A GATEWAY TO EU CITIZENSHIP:
The Portugal Golden Visa Program is a gateway to EU citizenship and is one of the fastest choices for foreign investors or thircountry 
nationals to be granted a residence permit through investment activities conducted within Portugal territory.
The scheme began in 2012, and as on 30th April 2021 has been credited with investments of over 5.8 billion euros from over 20,000 persons (8,736 investors and 16,495 family members).
- Since the introduction of the program, more than 8,736 investors have benefited from the program along with more than 16,495 family members.
- Portugal is the 3rd safest country live in the world (source: 2020 Global Peace Index)
- According to the Portuguese Border Service (SEF), 2019 has seen almost €550 million invested in just seven months. Investment by Brazilian nationals under the same scheme was up by almost 45% in 2019.
- Countries with most investors for the programme include China, Brazil, South Africa, Russia and Turkey and now India.
- The program requires a minimum investment of €280,000 or €350,000 we can choose from a range of investment routes on the project availability for our clients.
- €280,000 is invested in a smaller countryside city and €350,000 in cosmopolitan city area.
- Most investors choose the real estate investment option by investing in a high-end project for its return and buy-back option available after 6 years on €350,000
- With the Act 29/2012 and the Order nr. 11820-A/2012 as amended by the Order l66l - A/2013 “GOLDEN RESIDENCE PERMIT” program started on October 8, 2012.
From the last 12 months there have been many applications from our office applying for the Portugal Residence Permit for the family members.
The Portugal Golden Visa Program is one of the simplest and fastest ways for high-net-worth individuals to obtain a residency visa in Europe and eventually gain access to European citizenship.
Family members of the investor (spouse, financially dependent children, and financially dependent parents) may also be included in the application and become European citizens. This makes Golden visa the fastest growing investment immigration program in Europe.
- Portugal is the 3rd safest country in the world (source: 2020 Global Peace Index)
- According to the Portuguese Border Service (SEF), 2019 has seen almost €500 million invested in just seven months.
- Investment by Brazilian nationals under the same scheme was up by almost 42% in 2019.
- Countries with most investors for the programme include China, Brazil, South Africa, Russia and Turkey and now India.
- 2019 was the most successful year ever for the programme.
- The program requires a minimum investment of €280,000 or €350,000 we can choose from a range of investment routes on the project availability.
- Most investors choose the real estate investment option by investing in a high-end project for its return and buy-back option available after 5 years on €350,000 residence permit holders already have the right to reside in Portugal and enjoy free travel within the 26 nation members of the Schengen zone.
- The main benefits of the program are the various choices of investments, fast processing and a minimal requirement for residency. This makes Golden visa the fastest growing investment immigration program in Europe.
- The Golden Visa Program is one of the fastest choices for foreign investors or third country nationals to be granted a residence permit, through the Golden Visa Program conducted within Portugal territory.
Our applications are prepared and lodged by our team of immigration lawyers specialized in obtaining Portuguese citizenship. The conditions can differ for EU and non-EU citizens and the latter can request personalized counseling from one of our immigration lawyers.
We can guide you and assist in the preparation of your immigration visa requirements which needs our continuous support for the period of five years. We strive to achieve the highest possible standards of professional service and success rate on every application that we lodge with the Immigration department.
Towards obtaining your EU visa through Golden Visa Program, please contact us at neville@bilimoriaassociate.com or call our office at +91 44 2823 9229 / 4350 8191 / 2822 7127 / 2822 7222 for consultation or an appointment.
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