Considering PLAN B? The Portuguese Golden Visa program is it!
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The Golden Visa is a type of Residence Permit granted to non-EU/EFTA nationals who make a minimum investment in Portugal as framed in the Aliens Act.
Golden Visa holders receive a Temporary Residence Permit valid for two years and renewable every two years. After five years, Golden Visa holders can apply for a Permanent Residence Permit in Portugal, provided they meet the remaining requirements.
Families can apply together and be granted residence permits under the same conditions. Eligible family members are: the spouse or common-law partner; children under the age of 18 or, if over 18, single, dependent on the couple or on one of the spouses/partners and enrolled in school or university; parents and in-laws over the age of 65 financially dependent on the applicant; minor siblings under guardianship of the applicant.
Despite the exclusion of the real estate options, the Golden Visa programme still foresees five investment routes.
Capital transfer in the amount of € 500,000 or more for the acquisition of units in non-real estate Investment Funds, incorporated under Portuguese law (with at least 60% invested in companies based in Portugal), maturity at the time of the investment being at least five years.
Capital transfer (donation) with a value equal to or above € 250,000 for investing in artistic output or for supporting the Arts or for preserving national heritage in Portugal (pre-approval of the project is required before the application), which can be reduced by 20% in low-density areas.
Capital transfer in the amount of € 500,000 or more:
Creation of, at least, 10 jobs by a company owned by the Investor, which can be reduced by 20% in low-density areas.
Capital transfer (donation) with a value equal to or above € 500,000 for investing in research and development activities carried out by public or private scientific research institutions, integrated (accredited) into the national scientific and technological system, which can be reduced by 20% in low-density areas.
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