Portugal - Citizenship By Investment
About Portugal
In the southwest corner of Europe lies Portugal, one fifth of the Iberian Peninsula it shares with Spain. Under a Republican government the modern Portugal is one of the worlds most developed countries and is the 4th most peaceful. Portugal has its own language, the 6th most spoken in the world. As one of the oldest countries in Europe their citizens experience classic architecture, culture and can communicate with more than 300 million Portuguese speakers worldwide. Portuguese residency immediately allows visa-free access of up to 26 EU based countries with the promise of visa-free access to over 170 countries if citizenship is attained. Applicants and their dependents are not required to live in Portugal, this means you can apply for and receive residency without having to relocate your entire family or renounce original citizenship.
Visa Free Travel
Obtain your European Residency in only 4-5 months with the golden visa process and allow yourself visa-free access to the rest of the EU. European residency also allows for a free and flexible movement of your labour and livelihood. This program offers Temporary Residency after 4 months, which leads to Permanent Residency after 5 years, and in turn leads to Portuguese citizenship, provided all requirements are met for you and your family (dual citizenship is permitted). There is also no requirement for a permanent stay in Portugal.
Tax & Business Advantages
Establish your business in Portugal, open a bank account and invest in a country with great infrastructure, strong political stability and an appealing tax regime. Ranked 29th in the world for the ease of doing business, Portugal could be seen as a new-born opportunity.
Security for your Family
The Golden Visa Program allows you and your dependent family Children over 18 & Parents) to gain a residency permit in Portugal for 12 months and is then renewed on a 2-yearly cycle. To qualify for renewal, you simply have to spend a minimum of 7 days in Portugal per year. This visa will allow you to travel freely across Europe within the Schengen Zone. Portugal will promise your family the world’s 19th highest quality of life as one of the world’s safest and most international nations. The Portuguese PR gives the saame rights to education as the Portuguese citizens.
Dual Citizenship
There are no limitations on dual citizenship in Portugal. The Portuguese Citizenship Act specifically provides that dual citizenship is allowed.
