Portugal

 Portugal golden visa, is an opportunity for businessmen and investors that does not come again and again. It is an offer from the government of Portugal in which almost every intellectual investor should take part. Citizenship in Portugal is the best opportunity with the minimum investment of EUR 200,000 only within 5 years after processing of the application. By having a Golden Visa of Portugal, you will be able to enjoy life in the best of the countries of Europe. Investing for Citizenship in such a country that is providing you with the best opportunities to grow your business and at the same time, beautiful and breath-taking landscapes and beaches to enjoy your leisure time with family and loved ones are worth it. 

•  Minimum Investment
  The minimum Investment for making yourself eligible for Citizenship in Portugal is EUR 200,000/-.

• Free Mobility
  Get yourself a Golden Visa of Portugal now and enjoy the privilege of visa-free or on-arrival visa entry to all the countries included in Europe’s Schengen Area, however, the applicant will be allowed to work, study and live in Portugal only.

• Dependents
  While applying for Portugal Residency Investment, you can also include dependents in the application to move along with you. Dependents may include spouses, parents, and children up to the age of 22.

• Processing time
  Once you have invested in choosing the appropriate investment sector that suits you well, you will have to start the application process which will take almost 6 to 8 months to be completed.
  For making your application eligible for Citizenship by Investment Portugal and to get it approved as early as possible, it is recommended to submit the same in consultation with an expert. DM consultants can help you in this regard with the vast experience of their representatives and having a firm grip over the policies regarding citizenship processes.

Key benefit
The best benefit of having Citizenship Investment in Portugal is you will be having a secured investment that is recognized all around the globe.

Tax
Portugal is offering the best of everything to its citizens whether in the health sector, education department, trading opportunities, promoting sports activities, and all of the above all these benefits are given to the individuals with the minimum amount of tax imposed on worldwide income.

Eligibility Requirements

Before going any further, it is pertinent to mention here that any candidate who is willing to apply for Citizenship by Investment Portugal must possess the following attributes.

• He or she must possess an outstanding character which may be verified by the concerned department of his homeland.
• A certificate of no unlawful record against the candidate must be obtained from the government of the home country.
• The candidate must also have to produce a sound health certificate.

Portugal Residence Investment Options:

Once you have made the mind to apply for the Portugal Residence by Investment, which is one of the best available citizenship programs achieved through investing, the following are the options that are offered to the candidates.

Capital Transfer

Minimum Investment: EUR 200,000

Candidates preferring capital transfer may avail of any of the following options.

• Investment of 1.5 million Euros may be made either in the bank or any other investment scheme approved by the government of scheme.
• To support and boost research work and technology the government of Portugal will also consider an investment of EUR 500000 in any organization that is a part of the National Scientific and Technological System or a candidate may also invest EUR 400000 but only in the area having low population.
• The government of Portugal will also consider a candidate who will invest EUR 250000 which will be supporting the industry of art or the same will be given to recover or maintain National Cultural Heritage or EUR 200000 but in an area containing a lesser population.

Real Estate

Minimum Investment: EUR 350,000

A candidate who is interested in investing in property acquisition may opt for any of the following options.

• Investment of at least EUR 500000 which will be used only in purchasing approved real estate projects. Investment of EUR 400000 in areas accommodating a limited number of people is also considerable.
• An amount of at least EUR 350000 should be invested in restoring old buildings that too only those which are approved by the government (minimum 30 years old).

Business Setup

Minimum Investment:

Apart from both above-mentioned investment options, there is one more that is as follows.

• If a candidate can create a minimum number of 10 jobs in the city area by any amount of investment or 08 jobs in a remote area where the population is considerably less than the city he will also be eligible to apply for Citizenship by Investment Portugal.
• Purchasing shares amounting to EUR 500000 of any company incorporated in the share market of Portugal will also make you eligible for applying for Golden Visa Portugal.

Definition of low population area as defined under the law of the government of Portugal is any square km area accommodating less than 100 people or any square km area of whose people earning per capita Gross Domestic Product less than 75% of the national average.