Portugal Homes provides you with a handbook with everything you need to know to apply for the Golden Visa Portugal programme. The programme offers fast track to non-european investors who invest a minimum amount on portuguese real estate, as defined by law in order to receive a residency permit in the country, alongside other attractive tax advantages. Welcome to Portugal Homes, we will help you with the investment that best suits your needs.
The Golden Visa in Portugal has been around since 2002 and was created as a way of enabling non-EU citizens the right to gain a residency permit in exchange for a 5-year real estate investment. Not only has the Golden Visa program helped people live and work in the area, but it has also done wonders for the local economy. It's said that nearly five billion euros have been invested in Portugal since the launch of the scheme.
Portuguese Golden Visa is one of the most popular citizenship by investment programs both in Europe and the world, because of relatively affordable property prices (one of the lowest of all EU capitals), Portugal is safe Country to live with affordable quality of life and good health care.
With great a transportation system the city of Lisbon is one of the most eco friendly cities in the world, boasting one of the best climates in continental Europe along with the most blue flag beaches making it a very attactive option for holidaymakers & investors.
Those who gain access to Portugal's citizenship by investment only need to spend 7 days per year in Portugal to maintain the residency, still keeping all the benefits that come with being an EU resident, including visa-free unlimited travel and the option to live and work in Portugal.
The Portugal Golden Visa program was launched by the Government to grant resident status to all real estate investors and respective families wishing to invest in Portugal. This is done through real estate investments and available to any citizen outside of the EU.
Once the golden visa residency permit is granted, you will have the right to:
Reside in Portugal during the whole duration of your visa;
Work, Live and study within Portugal
Travel freely, without visa, through the 26 Schengen countries of the European Union;
You may also obtain Portuguese citizenship after a period of 5 (five) years, with the same right of anyone in Portugal and the European Union;
Right to family reunion in Portugal and the European Union.
Holders of a Portuguese golden visa card are given a temporary residence permit in Portugal for one year, which is renewable for two-year periods. After five years holders of the golden visa can apply for a permanent residency or Portuguese citizenship, if all other legal requirements are met.
There has been a “dramatic spike ” in recent enquiries for the Portuguese Golden Visa program and “Portugal has proven to be an extremely attractive option, its relatively low cost of living with beautiful landscapes, rich history and culture anlong with a very high standard of safety and security have all been strong reasons why it has become so popular.
Also, Lisbon was ranked by accounting firm PWC as the best city for real estate investment and development prospects in Europe during 2019. Property prices in the metropolitan area of the capital were up by about 8 percent in 2018, and rental yields ranged from 5.5 to 6 percent.
While the process isn’t very complicated, it does involve gathering a lot of documentation - both in Portugal and in your country of origin. You may collect all the needed documents and apply for Portugal's golden visa on your own, but it would be beneficial and much faster to use local professionals. Portugal Homes skilled professionals know the local property market and laws, not only would we save you time and money our consultants can advise you on the best investmants available in the market, we are here to help you with preparing documentation, providing attorney services and to follow your needs during the whole period of your temporary residence obtained with us.
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The Portugal golden visa program allows family reunion, permitting the following family members to join the golden visa holder in Portugal:
Family members receive the same rights, and will also be eligible for permanent residency or Portuguese citizenship after five years in the Golden Visa Program.
Portugal Golden Visa by investment is governing the granting of Residence Permit for Investment (ARI / Golden Visa), enable third-country nationals to obtain a temporary residence permit to conduct business activities with visa waiver to enter national territory. Portugal residency by investment includes:
a. 280k – This level of investment is available only for properties in low population density areas;
b. 350k – At this level of investment, the applicant can purchase Real Estate located in urban areas, but only properties constructed more than 30 years ago and in need of refurbishment. The sum for property and reconstruction must reach the 350k minimum investment.
c. 500k (and more) – All types of Real Estate investments available;
The Portugal golden visa program requirements may vary according to your level of investment, However the investor is required to obey the following:
- Keep his/her real estate investment for a period of 5 years;
- The funds must come from outside into Portugal;
- A valid document for legal entry and stay in Portugal;
- No references in Portuguese Immigration and Schengen Services;
- No criminal record;
- 7 days minimum stay in Portugal during the first year;
- 14 days stay in Portugal for each of the next periods of 2 years.
All third-country citizens who conduct an investment activity, as an individual business person or through a company set up in Portugal or in another EU Member State and who, in addition, are stably settled in Portugal, provided these citizens fulfil the quantitative requirements and the time requirements set out by the relevant legislation, may apply for a Residence Permit for Investment.
The investment can be made as an individual or through a legal entity meeting certain requirements. You will also need to meet the (minimal) physical presence requirements.
Anyone except Portuguese and EU/EFTA citizens - can apply for the Golden Visa Program after completing a suitable investment into Portugal before asking for Portugal permanent residence.
You can bring your family members, including your spouse, as well as your kids (as long as they are younger than 18 at the time of application, or enrolled in studies and being supported by you). In certain circumstances, you can even bring your parents and/or in-laws, as long as you can demonstrate that you are supporting them.
The amount of documentation needed to acquire Portugal's permanent residency by investment varies according to the level of investment. For a 500k investment you will need the following documents:
a. Final Deeds of Purchase, or Promissory Contract;
b. Declaration issued by a financial institution accredited or registered in national territory by the Bank of Portugal confirming an actual international bank transfer for purchasing or for payment as initial deposit of the sale agreement;
c. Certificate of the Land Registry Office issued within the prior 45 days, comprising the registrations, endorsements, and entries in force and proving the ownership of the real estate, free of any encumbrances, or certificate of registry comprising the provisional record of purchase, when legally feasible, with initial deposit.
d. Official Tax Description of the Real Estate, when Legally feasible;
e. Excerpt of the Commercial Register issued within the prior 45 days in case the investment is made by means of a single-member limited company of which the applicant is the proprietor.
All documentation (unless otherwise noted) needs to be issued within 90 days before your online application.
Anything issued by a foreign entity has to be legalized (e.g., with an apostille if your country of origin has signed the Hague convention). Moreover, anything that’s not in Portuguese needs to be translated and certified.
Besides the level of investment in Real Estate, the applicant will have other associated costs such as the down payment for the property, which is made in cash, as well as the legal documentation necessary to submit, which may also have associated costs.
Buying real estate in Portugal attracts certain taxes, stamp duty, and fees. We recommend investors' budget for around 9%-10% in total, the main element being Property Transfer Tax (IMT).
Government fees per family member for application of the golden visa are €5,147.80. Renewal fees every two years apply at 50% of those rates. In addition, there is a processing fee on application and renewal of € 514.80 for the main applicant plus €80.20 per family member. In addition, applicants need to plan for lawyers’ fees, typically €6,000 – €8,000 per family.
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2 Bed
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69 sqm
09/2021