350,000 euros to buy real estate or bonds can be naturalized for 6 years

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The Portuguese Investment Immigration Program (ARI) is known as the "Golden Visa" in Portugal. Anyone who purchases a property worth 500,000 Euros in Portugal or a property worth 350,000 Euros with a property age of more than 30 years can apply for a Portuguese residence visa. You can apply for permanent residency after five years of residence, and you can apply for naturalization if you pass the Portuguese language test in one year.

The examination and approval threshold is low. The property can be rented out or used for self-occupation. It only needs to live in Portugal for 7 days each year. One person applies and the whole family emigrates for three generations.

Application conditions

Main applicant

1.  Be at least 18 years old

2. No criminal record

3. Non-EU residents

4. Complete one of the following investments

a. Invest in a 350,000 Euro fund; or

b. Invest 350,000 Euros to purchase real estate in Portugal over 30 years old; or

c. Invest 500,000 Euros to buy any real estate in Portugal

application process

1. Pay the precision immigration consulting service fee (1 day)

2. Prepare materials and make application materials (1-2 months)

3. Go to Portugal to investigate property purchase (3-4 months)

4. Apply for the right of abode (1 year) (8-10 months)

5. Obtain a residence card (1-2 months)

6. Renewal of residence card (1 year)

7. Hold the residence card for more than 5 years and live in Portugal for more than 7 days each year, you can apply for permanent resident status (5 years)

8. Be a permanent resident for 1 year, pass the Portuguese language test, and apply for naturalization (1 year)

Overview

Portugal is located at the westernmost point of the European continent, facing the endless Atlantic Ocean, with invincible sea views. The country has a population of 10 million, and the GDP per capita in 2018 was US$24,000. Portugal’s main industries include modern industries, such as metal refining, chemicals, and petroleum; in addition, agriculture and tourism are both important economic pillars.

Life

The northern part of Portugal has a temperate maritime climate, with warm winters and cool summers. The southern part has a Mediterranean climate, with plenty of sunshine and a pleasant climate. The cost of living in Portugal is relatively low, generally 5 euros per person for dining out. As one of the greenest countries in the world, the air quality is excellent. People in Portugal value the enjoyment of life, and almost no one works in the office building every August.

Welfare

  Portugal implements 12-year compulsory education, and the government's investment in education accounts for about 5.8% of GDP, which is higher than the international average. The University of Lisbon, the University of Coimbra, and the University of Porto are among the top universities in the world.

Portugal's social medical insurance system ranks 12th in the world, which is quite complete and mature. As long as you have a Portuguese green card, you can enjoy public medical resources for free.

invest

Portugal, as a connection point for maritime shipping between Europe and the Americas, is a bridge for trade between Europe and the United States. According to EU regulations, its member states shall not restrict the free flow of foreign capital whether it is purchasing products or services; foreign investment companies and Portuguese domestic companies enjoy the same rights.

The general corporate income tax rate in Portugal is 21%, and individual companies will be subject to additional city surcharges and state surcharges. For small and medium-sized enterprises with an annual turnover of less than 50 million euros, the tax rate will be reduced to 17% for the taxable profit of less than 15,000 euros.