{"id":499,"date":"2014-04-24T18:17:36","date_gmt":"2014-04-24T18:17:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.investmentimmigration.com\/?page_id=499"},"modified":"2019-03-15T08:50:06","modified_gmt":"2019-03-15T12:50:06","slug":"portugal-investor-golden-residence-programme","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.investmentimmigration.com\/portugal-investor-golden-residence-programme\/","title":{"rendered":"Portugal Golden Residence Investor Programme"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1234\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.investmentimmigration.com\/portugal-investor-golden-residence-programme\/portugal-investor-immigration-jpg\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.investmentimmigration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/portugal-investor-immigration.jpg.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"150,150\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"portugal investor immigration\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;portugal investor immigration&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Portugal Investor Immigration&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.investmentimmigration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/portugal-investor-immigration.jpg.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.investmentimmigration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/portugal-investor-immigration.jpg.jpg\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1234\" src=\"https:\/\/www.investmentimmigration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/portugal-investor-immigration.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"portugal investor immigration\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.investmentimmigration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/portugal-investor-immigration.jpg.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.investmentimmigration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/portugal-investor-immigration.jpg-55x55.jpg 55w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>What is Golden Residence Permit Programme?<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Golden Residence Permit Programme is a mechanism that allows you to apply for a residence permit by investing in Portugal. You can apply for a&nbsp;residence permit by transferring capital, creating jobs in Portugal, or by acquiring real estate in Portugal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mechanism allows non-Portugal citizen to obtain permission for temporary residence to conduct investment activity without obtaining a full residency visa when entering the national territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of the Golden Residence Permit Programme<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Having made the investment in Portugal, the investor will be entitled to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Exemption from the requirement of obtaining a resident visa for entering Portugal<\/li><li>Live and work in Portugal when maintaining residence in another country.<\/li><li>Study in Portugal.<\/li><li>Exemption from obtaining visa when travelling within the Schengen Area.<\/li><li>Obtain temporary residence, permanent residence, and citizenship for your family as well.<\/li><li>Become a permanent resident after a period of five years subject to the terms and conditions of the program.<\/li><li>Become a citizen of Portugal after a period of six years subject to the terms and conditions of the program.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td>Population (million)<\/td><td>10.49<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Country Size<\/td><td><span style=\"color: #444444;\">92212<\/span>&nbsp;km<sup><small>2<\/small><\/sup><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GDP&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #444444;\">(billion current USD)<\/span><\/td><td>219.96<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Earning per capita (current&nbsp;USD)<\/td><td><span style=\"color: #444444;\">21405.0<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Unemployment Rate<\/td><td>15.10%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Inflation Rate<\/td><td>-0.40%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Passport Meter<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.investmentimmigration.com\/passport-meter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click Here<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cost Of Living<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numbeo.com\/cost-of-living\/rankings_by_country.jsp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Click Here<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Investment Requirements:&nbsp;Golden Residence Permit<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Capital Investment<\/strong><\/td><td>Transfer of capital of minimum value of EUR 1 million into Portugal including through purchase of shares of companies<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Job Creation<\/strong><\/td><td>Creation of at least ten job positions in Portugal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Real Estate<\/strong><\/td><td>Purchase of unencumbered real estate in Portugal of a minimum value of EUR 500,000.\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Co-ownership or purchase of property through finance is permissible provided each individual makes a mandatory minimum investment of EUR 350,000.<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Urban Rehabilitation<\/strong><\/td><td>Investment of at least EUR 350,000 in constructed 30 years ago or investment for rehabilitation of properties located in Urban Rehabilitation Areas<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Scientific Research and Development<\/strong><\/td><td>Investment of at least EUR 350,000 in R&amp;D activities of institutions that are part of the national technological system.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Promotion of Culture <\/strong><\/td><td>Investment of at least EUR 250,000 towards financing of bodies pursuing cultural or artistic activities or towards renovation or maintenance of cultural heritage.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Small Cap and Mid Cap Finance<\/strong><\/td><td>Investment of at least EUR 350,000 towards purchase of units of small-cap or mid-cap venture capital funds.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Business Creation or Investment<\/strong><\/td><td>Investment of at least EUR 350,000 in a new commercial activity creating at least 5 jobs, or in an existing commercial activity to create or maintain at east 5 jobs.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Environmental Projects<\/strong><\/td><td>Investment of at least EUR 500,000 into environment projects like organic agriculture, renewable energy, ecotourism, or other projects aimed at reducing carbon emissions and otherwise protecting the environment.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Investment in Low Population Areas<\/strong><\/td><td>20% reduction in minimum investments in the above-mentioned categories when investment is made in a low population density area.\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This reduction is not available to investors contributing EUR 1 million or more and investors opting for Small and Mid Cap Finance category of the Golden Visa program.<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fees:\u00a0Golden Residence Permit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td>Initial application<\/td><td>EUR514.8<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Investor Residency Permit<\/strong><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Issue<\/td><td>EUR 5,147.8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Renewal<\/td><td>EUR 2,573.9<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Residency Permit for Family Members<\/strong><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Issue<\/td><td>EUR 5,147.8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Renewal<\/td><td>EUR 2,573.9<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligibility:\u00a0Golden Residence Permit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Any third-country citizens fulfilling the following conditions can apply:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Conducting an investment activity as an individual or through a company setup in Portugal or any other EU Member State.<\/li><li>Stably settled in Portugal.<\/li><li>In compliance with character and good conduct requirements.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Validity Period:\u00a0Golden Residence Permit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The residency permit is initially granted for a period of one year. It can be renewed for two years after the end of the first year. After expiry of first renewal, the applicant can apply for a further renewal of two more years. 1year + 2 years + 2 years= 5 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicant will be eligible to apply for permanent residency after five years and can apply for citizenship after the end of the sixth year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Minimum Residency Requirements:\u00a0Golden Residence Permit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Consecutive or non-consecutive residence in Portugal for at least<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>7 days in the first year, and<\/li><li>14 days in subsequent periods of two years.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inclusion of Family Members<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Spouse<\/li><li>Children including minor with incapacity, adopted, and dependent students.<\/li><li>Adult children studying in Portugal or any other country will be considered a family member if the applicant or his or her spouse is responsible for such child.<\/li><li>Dependant parents.<\/li><li>Minor siblings under custody of ap<\/li><li>Life partner under registered partnership. Children of life partner including minor, incapacitated, and adopted children.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Documentation:\u00a0Golden Residence Permit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Valid passport.<\/li><li>Proof of character.<\/li><li>Proof of absence of debts owed to Portugal authorities.<\/li><li>Investment Undertaking.<\/li><li>Proof of health insurance.<\/li><li>Receipt of application fee<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Don&#8217;t hesitate to&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.investmentimmigration.com\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">contact<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">&nbsp;us for a&nbsp;<\/span><strong style=\"color: #000000;\">free consultation&nbsp;<\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">by calling us&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #335075;\">(514) 487-2011 or click on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.investmentimmigration.com\/free-business-investor-assessment-evaluation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Free Investor Evaluation<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a title=\"Portugal Investment Immigration in details\" href=\"https:\/\/www.investmentimmigration.com\/portugal-investor-residence-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here<\/a> to learn more about the application procedure and government policy applicable to Portugal\u2019s Golden Visa program.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Golden Residence Permit Programme? The Golden Residence Permit Programme is a mechanism that allows you to apply for a residence permit by investing in Portugal. You can apply for a&nbsp;residence permit by transferring capital, creating jobs in Portugal, or by acquiring real estate in Portugal. 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