The Portuguese Government launched
the Golden Visa program in 2012 is a fast track for investors to obtain a residency permit in Portugal and consequently free access to the vast majority of European countries (Schengen area).
The aim of this program is to attract foreign investment, hence it is a very straightforward and flexible migration program. The program has simple and clear legal requirements and require extremely minimum stay. The Golden Visa is definitely one of the most attractive migration programs for investors in the world.
Why Portugal?
An exclusive destination that offers great investment opportunities
1) Safety – As we all know, the world has become more dangerous, you definitely don’t want to migrate to a place that is not safe. While according to 2019 Global Peace Index, Portugal ranks 3rd in the most 25 safest countries in the world.
http://www.worldatlas.com/articles/safest-countries-in-the-world.html
2) Economy – the worst time has gone, it economy is growing steadily and your investment is growing steadily too.
3) Good weather – Over 300 days Sunny days every year! Of course, you should know that the sunshine in portugal are within a comfortable range but not like those in desert!
http://ask.metafilter.com/67322/Best-city-for-comfortable-sunshine
4) Living cost – living cost is very low when compare with big city like HK and London.
5) Property price forecast – The Portugal house price index is in a rising trend.
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/portugal/housing-index/forecast
ADVANTAGES AND BENEFITS OF THE PORTUGUESE GOLDEN VISA
- Straightforward and flexible investment requirements
- Extremely low minimum stay requirements – 7 days first year and 14 days following periods of 2 years
- Fully extensible to family members (with no further investment requirements)
- Freedom to travel to all European countries members of the Schengen area
- Possibility of Permanent Residency after 5 years and nationality after 6 years
- No limitations on ownership of the selected investment
- No limitation on subsequent investments or employment opportunities
- Very limited number of documents required
- Residency applications quickly processed
- Access to all Portuguese Public Services, including health and education