The Golden Visa scheme of Portugal is one of the most popular and attractive
programs in the world, it's designed to encourage investment into Portugal. Since its
creation in 2012, over 10,000 investors and over 18,000 family members have
benefited from the Golden Visa bringing over 6 billion Euros into the country.
Why exactly is the Portuguese Golden Visa so in-demand?
Access to Live, Study and Work in Portugal
Visa- Free Travel throughout the Schengen Area
Low Stay Requirements
Investment in a Stable European Economy
Family reunification with the ability to include family on your application
What are the applicant requirements?
• Be either non-EU, non-Swiss, or non-EEA
• Have a clean criminal record
• Make an eligible investment in Portugal, with funds transferred from outside of
Portugal
• Stay in Portugal for a minimum of 14 days, consecutive or non-consecutive, for each 2
year period.
No age requirement / No education requirement / No work skills requirement / No income requirement.
Who is eligible to apply under the same application as the main investor?
• Spouse or legal partner
• Minor children under 18 years old
• Parents of either spouse
• Siblings under the age of 18 and the applicant or their spouse are their legal guardians as determined by the courts
• Children over 18 years old who are single, enrolled as full-time students and can demonstrate that they are financially dependent on their parents.
How do I apply?
Investors must choose one of the five qualifying options, the most popular option is Real Estate Property Acquisition.
The applicant can choose one of the following options:
A minimum of EUR 500,000 real estate purchase
• Reduced by 20% to EUR 400,000 for ‘low density’ areas*
• Investments in real estate for tourism, commerce, services and land are allowed throughout all regions
• Investment in residential property is limited to designated interior areas
OR
A minimum of EUR 350,000 real estate purchase
• Reduced by 20% to EUR 280,000 for ‘low density’ areas*
• This includes the refurbishing cost and is applicable when purchasing buildings dating back more than 30 years or located in urban regeneration areas that are in needs of refurbishment
• Residential property is limited to designated interior areas
*Low Density Areas are defined as less than 100 inhabitants per km² or with a GDP per capita below 75% of the national average.
The other investment options include Investment into Funds, Capital Transfer, Science and Research Activities and Job Creation through Business.
Why you should choose us to process your application
Established for over 20 years as an International Wealth Management and Advisory Firm, with Holborn Assets, you have the full backing of a well-established, international company.
As global leaders in residence and citizenship by investment schemes, over the past years we have assisted individuals to find the right program fit for their and their family’s needs and requirements, empowering them to become Global Citizens. Allow us to assist you by supporting you through this process.
With Holborn Assets, you can be sure that you are in safe hands.
To find out how we can help you obtain a golden visa, contact me using the details below.
Rob.
E: robert.gourlay@holbornassets.com T: (+6)01151565649 W:www.rgwealthsolutions.com
Use the following link to schedule an introductory Zoom meeting:
https://calendly.com/robert-gourlay/introductory-meeting
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