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Portugal's December 2021 Golden Visa Data Released
Recently, the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service (SEF) announced the Golden Visa data for December 2021. In December 2021, a total of 84 main applicants and 98 dependent applicants were approved for the Portuguese Golden Visa, with 14 applicants from China, ranking first. Additionally, compared to the same period in 2020, the investment obtained through the Golden Visa in December 2021 increased by 52%, reaching €42.135 million…
Portugal's Passport Ranking Rises to Fifth in the World
As a member of the European Union, Portugal's passport has consistently maintained a high ranking in global passport indices in recent years. According to reports from the Puhua Newspaper, the latest Henley Passport Index shows that the Portuguese passport allows visa-free entry to 187 countries and regions, moving up one spot in the global rankings to currently hold the fifth position.
Good News! The Validity of the Portuguese Residence Card Has Been Extended Again
According to the resolution of the Council of Ministers of Portugal, the law Decreto-Lei n.º 119-A/2021, which was published on December 22, 2021, states that residence cards that expired after February 24, 2020, as stipulated in the 2020 Law 10A, will be considered valid until March 31, 2022.
Portugal's Strong Economic Recovery: A Great Time for Immigration
Recently, the National Institute of Statistics (INE) of Portugal released data showing that from January to September, national tourism accommodation revenue increased by 33.3%, reaching €16.299 billion, surpassing the total record for the year 2020.
Portugal's November Golden Visa Data Released: Real Estate Investment Remains the Mainstream
Recently, the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service (SEF) released the Golden Visa data for November 2021. In November 2021, a total of 83 main applicants and 109 dependent applicants were approved for the Portuguese Golden Visa, with an investment volume of 46.66 million euros. Among them, there were 20 main applicants from the United States, ranking first, followed by China (19), Brazil (10), Turkey (5), and Russia (5). This indicates that more and more...
Portugal to Significantly Increase Pensions Starting Next Year
Recently, the ruling Socialist Party (PS) of Portugal announced that to ensure the viability of the national budget, pensions will be significantly increased to 1,097 euros starting next January, the minimum wage will rise to 705 euros, and childcare subsidies will also be gradually increased.
Total Investment in Portugal's Golden Visa Exceeds 6 Billion Euros
Recently, the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service (SEF) released the Golden Visa data for October 2021. In October 2021, a total of 87 main applicants and 104 dependent applicants were approved for the Portuguese Golden Visa, with an investment amount of 46.4 million euros, representing an increase of approximately 53% compared to September. Among them, the number of applicants from China reached 15, maintaining the top position.
Portugal's Golden Visa Main Applicants Exceed 10,000! Policy Changes Approaching, Seize the Opportunity for Low-Cost Immigration
Recently, the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service (SEF) released the Golden Visa data for September 2021. In September 2021, a total of 61 main applicants and 69 dependent applicants were approved for the Portuguese Golden Visa, with an investment amount of 30.42 million euros. Among them, applicants from China reached 14, maintaining the top position.
Immigration Collection: An Overview of Education in Portugal
Europe has long been one of the preferred immigration destinations for high-net-worth individuals worldwide. As a member state of the European Union, Portugal is highly favored by investors due to its outstanding performance in livability, tourism, investment, and education. The Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program is an excellent choice for investors planning their status and their children's education. With a Portuguese Golden Residence status, children can attend international schools or...
Global Passport Index Released: Portugal Ranks Among the Top
The latest rankings from the Henley Passport Index have been released. Portugal’s passport has moved up one spot in the global rankings to reach fifth place, allowing visa-free entry to 187 countries and regions.
Portugal's Golden Visa Applications Surge in August, Chinese Investors Top the List
Recently, the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service (SEF) released the Golden Visa data for August 2021. In August 2021, a total of 64 main applicants and 79 dependent applicants were approved for the Portuguese Golden Visa, with a total investment of 35.333 million euros. Among them, there were 19 applicants from China, who continued to rank first.
Only 3 Months Left: Now Is the Time for Low-Cost Immigration to Portugal
According to Law No. 14 of 2021 promulgated by the Portuguese government, starting from January 1, 2022, immigration to Portugal through the purchase of residential real estate will be limited to inland regions, the Madeira Islands, and the Azores. For the two popular investment cities favored by Chinese investors, Lisbon and Porto, they will no longer qualify under the Portuguese Golden Residence Permit Program according to the new policy.