Considering PLAN B? The Portuguese Golden Visa program is it!
Portugal, where English is widely spoken, boasts safety, sunny weather, quality of life, friendly locals, tasty food, fantastic fibre internet coverage and dire...
Portugal’s allure as a top expat destination is undeniable, boasting safety, a sunny climate, lower cost of living, welcoming people, and more. With a near-perfect success rate, SBPS legal is known as the go-to law firm and trusted ally of those wishing to move to Portugal, offering expertise and personalised attention throughout the emotional and complex immigration journey.
SBPS legal’s multidisciplinary team spans across diverse fields such as taxes, corporate, labour, and real estate, enabling it to offer comprehensive support and ensure smooth sailing for individuals and businesses wishing to settle in Portugal, or to the ones already in Portugal with their immigration status still pending.
SBPS legal offers comprehensive legal advice on the following visas and immigration routes:
Residence visas are designed for non-EU nationals intending to stay in Portugal for more than one year. This type of visa grants legal entry into Portugal for the purpose of converting it into a residence permit valid for an initial period of two years, with the option to renew for an additional three year.
Passive Income Visa
This visa is aimed at individuals who receive retirement pensions or other forms of passive income, including rents, dividends, interest, and royalties.
Remote Workers
This visa is intended for employees or self-employed individuals who work remotely for individuals or businesses based outside Portugal, deriving their primary (active) income from abroad.
Highly Qualified Professionals
This visa is intended for highly qualified professionals, whether they are employed by a company or self-employed, who have entered into a contract (either for employment or the provision of services) with an entity based in Portugal.
Tech Visa
The Tech Visa is a type of D3 visa is intended for highly qualified professionals (employed by a company or self-employed), who have entered into a contract (either for employment or the provision of services) with an entity certified under the Tech Visa programme and based in Portugal.
Entrepreneurs and Self-employed
This type of visa applies to:
StartUP Visa
The StartUP Visa is a type of D2 visa designed for entrepreneurs who want to set up and incubate a start-up in Portugal.
Family Reunification Visa (D6) and Accompanying Family Member Visa
Eligible family members are:
For non-EU/EFTA nationals staying in Portugal longer than 90 days requires either a visa or a residence permit.
Residence permits can be temporary or permanent: temporary residency permits are issued for two years and renewable for three more whereas permanent residency permits can only be applied for after holding a temporary permit for five years.
European Union Citizen Registration Certificate (CRUE)
The European Union Citizen Registration Certificate (CRUE) is meant for European citizens (EU, EEA, Andorra and Switzerland nationals) who intend to stay in Portugal for a period of more than three consecutive months. CRUE holders can apply for family reunification for third-country family members.
Individuals who have maintained a temporary residence permit for at least five years and wish to continue living in Portugal can apply for permanent residency, provided they meet all other required criteria.
Third-country nationals
Applies to holders of a temporary residence permit for at least five consecutive years who wish to continue residing in Portugal. The permanent residence permit does not expire, but the residence card will be issued for five years and renewable for equal periods.
Europeans
Applies to holders of a CRUE (European Union Citizen Registration Certificate) for at least five consecutive years who wish to continue residing in Portugal. The permanent residence permit does not expire, but the residence card will be issued for ten years and renewable for equal periods.
Temporary stay visas entitle non-EU nationals to enter and stay in Portugal for periods of less than one year and allows for multiple entries. The specific type is related to the reason for applying for the visa (e.g. medical treatment).
This visa is intended for employees or self-employed individuals who work remotely for individuals or businesses based outside Portugal, deriving their primary (active) income from abroad.
This visa is intended for highly qualified professionals, whether they are employed by a company or self-employed, who have entered into a contract (either for employment or the provision of services) with an entity based in Portugal.
This visa is directed at students enrolled in higher education in Portugal or at researchers involved in scientific projects in Portugal.
This visa is intended for close family members of applicants for a temporary stay visa who wish to accompany them during their stay in Portugal.
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