When you apply for the Portugal golden residence permit, you can also add your spouse, dependent children, and any other dependant family members (parents and in-laws) to your application. This lets you and your partner work freely in Portugal as well as visa free travels to the Schengen area .

​Also, your children would also be able to attend Portugal’s most prestigious schools and universities. In short, gaining residency in Portugal has real potential to unlock new possibilities for your future.

With Portugal situated on Europe’s West coast, Lisbon is fast becoming known as “the California of Europe” thanks to its booming real estate market, a sharp rise in foreign business start-ups, as well as its favourable year-round weather.

According to A Place in the Sun’s ‘10 Best Places to Buy Abroad in 2017’ index, Lisbon currently ranks at number three. In addition to the potential investment returns, the capital is considered one of Europe’s friendliest and most welcoming cities, according to expats. Add in glorious weather with average highs of 15°C even in December and January, as well as above average political stability and security, and Portugal is a truly desirable destination.

While property investment  is no longer available, the program still offers a variety of investment avenues. These include capital transfer, investment in research activities, support of the arts, and business investments, with some options starting from €200,000. This flexibility allows investors to choose an option that aligns with their financial goals and interests.

Under the Golden Visa Programme, there are no maximum stay requirements, but you are required to spend at least seven days in the first year and 14 days in each year thereafter, not necessarily consecutive, until you are granted permanent residency at the end of year 5. After year 5, there are no minimum or maximum stay requirements.

The non-habitual residency (NHR) program in Portugal offers favorable tax regimes for investors, with certain exemptions from income tax for the first ten years of residence. This aspect is particularly attractive to those looking to optimize their tax liabilities while enjoying the benefits of EU residency.

Portugal is renowned for its high quality of life, which includes a superb climate, rich cultural heritage, excellent healthcare and education systems, and a safe and secure living environment. These factors make Portugal not just an investment destination but also a desirable place to live and raise a family.

As a Golden Visa holder, you will have all the benefits of the Schengen Visa. Your residence permit will allow you to travel in the 26 member states:  Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

After five years of residency, investors have the opportunity to apply for Portuguese citizenship. This process is streamlined and efficient, making Portugal’s Golden Visa a fast track to an EU passport, which is a significant draw for many investors.