The Golden Visa Program in Portugal was launched in 2012 and is considered one of the best ways to obtain European residency. This program offers a variety of investment options, with one of the prominent choices being investment in Portuguese investment funds.
The Golden Visa Program in Portugal – Investment Funds starts with a minimum investment of 500,000 EUR. Investors benefit from several benefits, including:
- The ability to include the spouse and all dependents regardless of age (conditions apply).
- Freedom of movement and visa-free entry to all Schengen countries after obtaining residency.
- The possibility of obtaining permanent residency or citizenship after 5 years of legal residency, with a requirement of spending 7 days per year in the country.
- Full benefits within Portugal, such as health insurance and free education.
- The right to work and reside anywhere in Portugal.
- Return on investment with exemption from income tax.
The Golden Visa Program in Portugal is your pathway to obtaining Portuguese citizenship.
Holders of the Golden Visa in Portugal can qualify for Portuguese citizenship after 5 years of obtaining residency (conditions apply), noting that Portugal allows dual citizenship.
After obtaining citizenship, investors can obtain a Portuguese passport, which is considered one of the most powerful passports globally, ranking 6th worldwide. It allows visa-free entry to 188 destinations, according to the Reach Immigration Passport Index.
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