If you want a European residency, the Portuguese golden visa programme is the perfect investment for you. This programme was started in October 2012 and since then more than 12000 people from around the world have applied through this. It is a residency by investment scheme which gives you the golden opportunity to become a permanent resident in Portugal in only five years.  

Moreover, Portugal is a beautiful and dreamy country which attracts a lot of tourists due to its landscape, weather, cuisine, hospitality and affordability.

Eligibility Criteria to Apply for Portuguese Golden Visa

The eligibility criteria according to Portugal new golden visa rules is stated below for your understanding: 

●      Applicants can be from any non-EU/EEA/Swiss national to apply for a golden visa.

●      Applicants should be at least 18 years old and have no criminal record in the home country as well as in Portugal.

●      The investment fund should come from out of Portugal and only qualifying investments are considered valid. Such investments are venture capital funds, company formation, donation, etc.

●      The Golden visa scheme allows you to extend your visa to the rest of your family under family reunification.

Application Process to Apply for Portuguese Golden Visa

The application process is quite simple, it is written below to make it easy for you to apply: 

●      First you should decide the investment option you would like to choose according to your financial situation.

●      After that you should get a NIF tax number and open a bank account in Portugal. Then make sure all the required documents such as passport, photographs, account number, etc are with you.

●      Before submitting your application form for the Portugal golden visa program, you should make sure that you have invested in a qualifying investment. The value of the investment should be between €200,000 and €500,000.

●      After that you should pay the application fee through a valid form of payment. Then log in on the ARI website and submit your application form with all the valid documents required.

●      After 60-180 days the embassy will ask you for your biometric information if your application is approved. Then you will make an appointment with the embassy and give all your biometric information to them.

●      The embassy will send you the information regarding your visa pickup. After you collect your visa, the embassy will schedule a meeting for you with SEF.

●      SEF will take your interview and then give your golden visa work permit to you.

Conclusion

The Portuguese golden visa program allows you to travel Europe without any additional visa. You can work, study, and live in Portugal with your family, and you can even apply for Portugal citizenship after 5 years. With all these benefits you should instantly apply for this investment scheme. 

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