Portugal Immigration News
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Data Shows: Chinese Investors Rank First in Total Value of Property Purchases in Portugal
According to data recently released by Statistics Portugal (INE), a total of 230,776 real estate transactions were recorded in Portugal last year, with a total value of 25.955 billion euros, meaning the average purchase price was approximately 112,400 euros. Of these, foreigners purchased 19,520 properties, accounting for 8.5% of the total. Foreigners invested a total of 3.443 billion euros, representing 13.3% of the total, which is higher than the 13% recorded in 2018.
Attractive Benefits of Portugal Immigration: Children Can Obtain EU Status in as Little as 1 Year!
As one of the first EU Schengen countries to introduce a property-based immigration policy on the European continent, Portugal provides solid legal protection for its Golden Residence applicants through sound legal provisions and clear immigration policies. Regarding naturalization applicants who have immigrated to Portugal through property investment, the Portuguese Parliament previously approved an amendment to the Nationality Law, which will allow children of immigrants who have resided in Portugal for one year to obtain citizenship by birth...
Fearless of the pandemic, Portugal's housing prices have increased by 11.7% year-on-year
Recently, according to the Confidencial Imobiliário Residential Price Index, housing prices in mainland Portugal slightly rose by 0.1% in August compared to July this year. However, compared to the same period last year, this increase reached 11.7%.
This Country's Golden Visa Remains Popular, Chinese Investors Flock to Invest!
According to data recently released by the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service (SEF), investment in the Portuguese Golden Visa reached 57.7 million euros in August 2020, an increase from July. In the first eight months of 2020, total investment in the Portuguese Golden Visa reached 496.7 million euros. Based on this trend, total investment in the Portuguese Golden Visa by the end of 2020 is expected to reach 745 million euros, slightly higher than last year. It is evident that during the pandemic...
Business Opportunity Arrives! Coastal Properties in This Country Are Being Snapped Up by International Buyers Amid the Pandemic
According to a comprehensive report by the Puhua News, nearly one-quarter of coastal properties in Portugal are being purchased or rented by foreigners. Data released on the Idealista real estate platform shows that in July, investments by non-Portuguese citizens accounted for 24% of real estate investments across 422 coastal suburbs in Portugal.
Important Notice! New Regulations for Entry and Exit in Portugal
Recently, the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Portugal issued the "Specific Measures for Passengers on Flights to China to Board with Negative COVID-19 Nucleic Acid Test Certificates." Effective September 1, 2020, Chinese and foreign passengers traveling from Portugal to China, or transiting through Portugal to China, must complete a COVID-19 nucleic acid test within 3 days prior to boarding and apply for a green health code with an "HS" mark or a health declaration form based on the negative test certificate. Airlines will verify this before passengers board. Currently, no nucleic acid test report is required for entry into Portugal from China.
2020 Global Peace Index Released: Portugal Remains in the Top Three
Recently, the Institute for Economics and Peace released the Global Peace Index 2020 report, in which Portugal ranked third globally in terms of safety. This "Global Peace Index" ranks and classifies 163 independent countries and territories by safety level, covering approximately 99.7% of the world's population, and is considered a global benchmark for peace.
The Popularity of Immigration to Portugal Continues to Rise
According to the latest edition of the Immigration, Borders and Asylum Report (RIFA) published by the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service (SEF), the number of immigrants residing in Portugal increased by nearly 23% in 2019 compared to 2018. Currently, 590,348 foreign nationals hold valid residence permits issued by Portugal, marking the highest number since 1976.
Live here for one year and your newborn child can receive multiple benefits—is it true?
Currently, immigration to Portugal continues to rise, and its real estate investment immigration program is gaining significant popularity. Since April, the Portuguese real estate investment immigration program has heated up significantly, with application volumes surging in May and continuing to attract capital in June and July! It is a powerful demonstration of a "strong comeback." According to data released by the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service (SEF), from the launch of the Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program until July 2020, Portugal has issued 9,0...
Choose a Good Place to Live in Portugal and Encounter an Ideal Life
Investors can apply for Portuguese Golden Residence status for three generations of their family by purchasing property starting from €350,000 through the Portugal Golden Residence Program, enjoying generous social benefits and high-quality educational resources in Portugal, freely traveling to 26 Schengen countries, and also acquiring property with permanent ownership, achieving multiple benefits at once! Additionally, after holding the Portuguese Golden Residence Permit for 5 years and meeting the annual residency requirement of 7 days, and passing the Portuguese A2 level exam, one can qualify for Portuguese citizenship and obtain a Portuguese EU passport, enjoying the generous benefits of EU citizenship.
Good News! Chinese Passengers Flying to Portugal No Longer Need to Provide Nucleic Acid Test Certificates
Recently, the Portuguese government announced adjustments to its entry epidemic prevention measures effective from August 1. The main content includes: Portugal will continue to maintain flights with EU countries, Schengen Area countries, and the United Kingdom, and will maintain regular air traffic with China, Australia, Canada, South Korea, Japan, and 12 other countries. Passengers arriving from these countries will only need to undergo temperature checks at the airport, and those with abnormal temperatures will be subject to relevant epidemic prevention measures.
Another Shortcut for Children to Quickly Obtain an EU Passport: Giving Birth in Portugal
Recently, an amendment to the Portuguese Nationality Act was passed by vote. According to the amendment, if either parent has resided in Portugal for at least one year, their child born within Portuguese territory may be naturalized as a Portuguese citizen. This means that after non-Portuguese immigrants have legally resided in Portugal for one year, their children born in Portugal can apply for Portuguese citizenship and obtain a Portuguese passport, which is an EU passport.