Portugal Golden Visa
Residency by Investment
One of Europe’s oldest countries, Portugal boasts a rich historical and architectural heritage. Luminosity, radiance and culture beam through the whitewashed villages and lush vineyards of this country positioned on the blissfully elegant shores of the Atlantic ocean. Portugal boasts a rich and diverse culture, Mediterranean climate, and a safe and stable setting ideal for raising families, conducting business or travelling.
Portugal - Residency Program
Investors find many opportunities in Portugal’s secure and fast-developing market, including the following:
Residence visa waiver for entering Portugal
Live and work in Portugal
Visa-free travel within the Schengen member states
Permanent residency or citizenship of Portugal after five years as a temporary resident
Inclusion of family members, such as spouse or partner, dependent children and dependent parents
Qualifications
Portugal’s Golden Resident Permit Program is offered in accordance with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the Department of Consular Affairs and the Portuguese Trade and Investment Agency (AICEP).
Aimed at attracting foreign direct investments to the country, the program yields a residency permit in Portugal to non-EU investors who fulfill one of the investment options below and meet the following requirements:
Provide proof that investment funds originate from abroad
Hold no criminal record
The main applicant’s property is not frozen within the boundaries of the EU
Pay application and processing fees where applicable
Enter Portugal for the first time on a valid Schengen visa
Meet or exceed the minimum stay requirements. (Seven days for the first year, 14 days for subsequent two-year periods.)
INVESTMENT OPTIONS
Property Investment Options
In July 2015, through Act 63/2015 and Regulatory Decree 15-A/2015, the required investment options were revised and new ones added. Investors can now choose from the following:
Applicants may acquire property valued at €500,000 or more, or
Acquisition of real estate only such located in the Autonomous regions of the Azores and Madeira or in inland territories as identified in ordinance No 201/2017 of July 13 will allow access to the Residence Permits for investment Activities(ARI), the program prohibiting investment in the metropolitan areas of Lisbon and Porto, and on the Portuguese coast.
Property Selection
Arton handpicks prestigious projects to meet our clients’ expectations. By investing in fractions of pre-qualified projects applicants become co-owners of the entire project and qualify for Portugal’s Golden Visa. Our selected projects share some key benefits:
Guaranteed annual rental return, starting from the first year of operation;
Easy and flexible exit strategy;
100% funds return guarantee after obtaining permanent residency or citizenship;
7 days accommodation per year.
Caldas de Canavezes Luxury Hotel and Spa (sold out)
Located in a low-density area of the country, facing the Tâmega River, this luxury hotel and spa transformation consists of 45 fractions at €280,000 each.
Capital Investment
Applicants may invest a minimum of €500,000 in research activities
Applicants may invest a minimum of €250,000 in the arts or in the reconstruction or refurbishment of national heritage projects
Applicants may invest a minimum of €500,000 for shares in investment funds or venture capital
Applicants must create 10 or more jobs
