Gold Visa

What is Golden Visa?

The "Golden Visa" Programme was created by the Portuguese authorities in October 2012, and is a fast track for foreign investors from non-EU countries to obtain a valid permanent residence permit in Portugal, which also allows them to travel freely in most European countries (Schengen Area).

Under the "Golden Visa" programme, non-EU citizens only need to make one of the investments provided for by law to obtain a residence permit in Portugal. In order to attract foreign investment to Portugal, Golden Visa is a very simple and flexible program, with simple and clear legal requirements.

What are the benefits and advantages?

• It is not necessary to obtain a visa to enter Portugal
• It is not necessary to obtain a visa to travel in Europe (Schengen area)
• Living and working in Portugal, even with residence in a different country
• Extremely low minimum stay periods
• Permanent Residence
• Extended residence to family members

What are the requirements for obtaining?

Each type of qualifying investment with specific characteristics, as follows:

1. Acquisition of real estate
• Minimum investment of €500,000
• Acquisition of one or more properties
• All types of property
• Possibility of co-ownership
• Own housing or rental
2. Transfer of funds
• Minimum investment of € 280,000
• Funds transferred from abroad to a bank in Portugal in the amount of € 1,500,000.
• Total freedom to invest funds
• Possibility to use funds to invest in shares of companies
3. Job Creation
1. Creating a minimum of 10 jobs
2. There is no minimum investment amount
3. No limitation of areas / activities
4. Possibility of subsidies / incentives / benefits

Where to order Golden Visa?

• Formulate the online order at: SEF
• Deliver the request to portuguese diplomatic and consular posts abroad
• Deliver the request to the Regional Directorates and Delegations of the Foreigners and Borders Service

More information at: www.ergfamilyoffice info@ergrealestate.pt through our office in Lisbon.