Portugal Introduction
Introduction
Portugal, whose full name is the Portuguese Republic, is a member of the European Union and the Schengen Agreement.
geography
Portugal is located at the southwestern end of the European continent, bordering its neighbor Spain to the east and north and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. The area is 92,345 square kilometers, and the main cities are: Lisbon, Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia, and Coimbra.
population
Portugal has a population of approximately 10.57 million. The official and common languages are Portuguese, and 84% of the residents are Catholics.
capital
Lisbon is the political and cultural centre of Portugal. Population: 540,000 (2011). The hottest month is August, with a typical temperature of 18°C-27°C; the coldest month is January, with a typical temperature of 8°C-14°C.
educate
Portugal implements 12 years of free primary and secondary education. Famous universities include the University of Coimbra, the University of Lisbon, the University of Porto, etc. The University of Coimbra was founded in 1290 and is the oldest university in Portugal and one of the oldest universities in Europe.
Medical
Public hospitals in Portugal provide free medical services, while private hospitals charge a fee.
Benefits of Immigrating to Portugal
World Citizens Legal System
Portugal is a member of the European Union and the Schengen Agreement
Investment security
Applicants only need to set up a company and operate a business
Free travel in and out of Europe
With Portuguese residency, you can freely enter and exit 26 Schengen member states in Europe, such as France, Germany, Italy and Switzerland; Portuguese passport holders can enjoy visa-free or on-arrival visas in 158 countries around the world
Low threshold and fast approval
Applicants do not need management experience, and there are no age, education or Portuguese language requirements; applicants and their families (including spouse and children under the age of 18) can apply for an immigration visa together; the application is simple and fast, and after obtaining residence status, the main applicant and family members can immediately enjoy Portuguese benefits.
Low residence time
Investors are allowed to enter and exit Portugal freely during the five-year period. This is most suitable for people who have business investments in their country of origin. After five years, they can apply for permanent residence and naturalization.
Dual citizenship is allowed, and the Portuguese passport is accepted around the world
Portugal allows dual citizenship, making it very convenient to travel and work around the world with a Portuguese passport.
Immigration Program Overview
An Overview of the Portuguese Entrepreneur Visa Program
- Invest 150,000 Euros in Portugal to set up a company and operate a business
- Applicants will be issued a two-year residence visa
- The visa was renewed for 3 years.
- After living in Portugal for five years and passing the Portuguese language test, you can apply for permanent residence and naturalization.
Eligibility of the principal applicant
- The main applicant is over 18 years old
- No criminal record
- Invest 150,000 Euros to set up a company and operate a business in Portugal
- Have a Schengen visa valid for 90 days
Family members can be brought along
- Spouse and
- Unmarried children under 18 years of age and
- Children aged 18 or above who are unmarried, studying full-time, and financially dependent on their parents;
- Parents over 66 years old
Residency Requirements
- No less than 4 round trips per year and the company maintains normal operations
Our Services
Follow up the applicant's case throughout the process, including:
- Review and provide opinions before submission
- Assist applicants in applying for a Schengen visit visa
- Arrange personnel to accompany customers to local inspections
- Assist applicants to submit immigration applications
Local inspection services:
- Arrange personnel to accompany customers to the local area/airport to pick up
- Arrange hotel or apartment reservations
- Arrange transportation
- Apply for residence card
Immigration application process
Investment immigration application process
- Provide free consultation, collect documents and sign contracts, and review application documents
- Apply for a Schengen visit visa
- Arrange local accommodation and transportation in Portugal
- Arrange personnel to accompany customers to local inspections
- Submit immigration application form
- Client is issued with Portuguese residence permit
- Assist clients to apply for renewal of residence permit
- After five years, assist clients in applying for permanent residence and naturalization
*The above application procedures are implemented in accordance with the current regulations of the Portuguese government. If there are any changes, the latest immigration regulations of the Portuguese government shall prevail.
Documents required for immigration
Documents required for Portugal investment immigration
- ID cards of all family members and hospital birth certificates for minors
- Household register of the whole family
- Current valid passports of all family members, expired passports (if any)
- Notarized marriage certificate and divorce certificate (if unmarried, provide notarized certificate of unmarried status)
- Schengen visa
- Notarized copy of no criminal record
- Notarization of child custody (for divorced persons only)
- Birth certificates for the whole family
- Three passport-sized photos
- Asset certification documents (the required document list shall be issued according to the actual situation of the customer)
