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Portugal
Details and Benefits of Portugal Residency by Investment
The Portugal Golden Visa program, also known as the residence permit for investment activity (ARI), is a residency by investment scheme designed for non-EU citizens.
Portugal launched the program in October 2012. The main objective was to attract international capital into the country, as it was much in need after the 2008 economic crisis. The program proved to be a great success, raising over €7.5 billion since then.
Portugal Golden Visa program offers investment options: Fund Subscription, Company, or Donation.
Qualified applicants may obtain Portugal residency permits for themselves, their spouses, dependent children, and parents. Applicants receive their Portugal Golden Visas within 2 months of making an investment and applying.
The residency permit holder can apply for citizenship after 5 years.
Advantages of obtaining Portugal Golden Visa by Investment
European residency in a few months
No tax on foreign income for non-residents
Travel visa-free to any of the 26 countries in the Schengen Area
Dual citizenship is allowed in Portugal
Dependent children and parents can be included in the same application
Citizenship is available after 6 years
Right to live, work, and study in Portugal
Steps and Timeline
Step 1: Contact our team to learn about the Golden Visa program and choose investment type.
Step 2: Citizenship Bay and the client enter into a service agreement.
Step 3: Our team will guide you to gather and collect all necessary documents.
Step 4: Get a taxpayer identification number (NIF) in Portugal and open a bank account.
Step 5: Transfer funds to your Portuguese bank account and finalize the investment.
Step 6: Submit your Golden Visa application to AIMA portal (previously SEF).
Step 7: Receive notification from AIMI to schedule a biometrics appointment.
Step 8: Travel to Portugal for biometrics.
Step 9: Receive your Residence Permit cards (Golden Visa).