Portugal Immigration News
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Portugal's Citizenship Requirements May Be Eased: Children Born After One Year of Residence May Acquire Portuguese Citizenship
Recently, reports from the Portuguese Chinese Newspaper indicate that an amendment to Portugal's Nationality Law will allow immigrant children who have resided in Portugal for at least one year to apply for Portuguese citizenship. This proposal is expected to be approved by the PS, PCP, and PAN parties on Thursday.
Latest 2020 passport index ranking released, Portugal passport ranks 6th
Recently, the Henley Passport Index for the second quarter of 2020 was released. Among them, the Portuguese passport ranks 6th with 186 visa-free or visa-on-arrival countries and regions.
Official Data Reveals the Popularity of Portuguese Immigration
The Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service (SEF) recently released the latest edition of the Report on Immigration, Borders and Asylum (RIFA). The report indicates that the number of immigrants residing in Portugal in 2019 increased by nearly 23% compared to 2018. Currently, 590,348 foreign citizens hold valid residence permits issued by Portugal, marking the highest figure since 1976.
Portugal Golden Residence Visa Applications Increase by 409% in May
According to data recently released by the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service (SEF) for May 2020, a total of 270 main applicants were approved for the Portuguese Golden Visa in May, representing a 409% increase compared to April. The investment amount for the Golden Visa program in May reached 146 million euros, a 420% increase compared to April, a figure that even exceeded the total investment for the first four months of this year.
Portugal Awarded as Europe’s First ‘Safe Travel Country’ Honor
Recently, according to the Portuguese newspaper Jornal de Notícias, Portugal has become the first country in Europe to receive the Safe Travel label. This honor was awarded by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) to demonstrate that the destination complies with global health and safety protocols, aiming to reassure travelers who are concerned about the risk of COVID-19 infection.
What Advantages Does the Education System of the Country Where Madonna Immigrated for Her Children Offer?
Portugal, as a member of the European Union, not only has investment potential but also boasts a globally recognized education system, with a high percentage of national investment in education relative to its GDP. Portugal is home to some of the oldest university towns in Europe, offers internationalized education, has an advanced educational system, and its degrees are recognized worldwide.
Portugal Hits the 'Restart' Button: Residence Card Issuance Has Resumed
Since March 30, the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service (SEF) has suspended all public-facing services, providing emergency processing only for certain urgent matters and passport applications. Recently, in a statement to the media, the SEF announced that in light of measures taken to reasonably contain the spread of COVID-19, it has gradually reopened 23 in-person service centers and has provided services to 1,518 citizens.
A Great Choice for Health Planning: 6 Reasons for Happiness When Immigrating to Portugal
Recently, the American magazine International Living released its 2020 ranking of the best countries for retirement, with Portugal taking the top spot! So, why did Portugal rank first as the best country for retirement?
Portugal's Reopening Schedule: A Three-Phase Return to Work
On May 3, Portugal lifted its national state of emergency. With the situation under control, the Portuguese government has proposed a plan to reopen the economy, which will be divided into three distinct phases. Here is the current information regarding the reopening!
Portugal Lifts Lockdown Starting May 3, Welcoming a Prime Investment Opportunity
Recently, the President of Portugal officially announced that the state of national emergency will be fully lifted in the early hours of May 3. At the same time, it was emphasized that the end of the state of emergency does not mean letting one's guard down. Portugal will gradually resume and open up economic activities while keeping the situation under control.
Portugal's 'Golden Visa' Amendment Brings Good News
At the beginning of 2020, Portugal passed an amendment to the 2020 budget regarding the Golden Residence Visa program, intending to raise the investment threshold for the Golden Residence Visa. Recently, due to the impact of the coronavirus, the modification of this plan has been suspended. This means that currently, purchasing real estate worth no less than 500,000 euros in Lisbon and Porto still allows for the application of Portuguese Golden Residence status.
Despite Challenging Times, Portuguese Property Prices Continue to Rise
Recently, according to a report by "Dinheiro Vivo" based on the Confidencial Imobiliário residential price index, housing prices in mainland Portugal grew by 0.4% in March this year, marking the lowest growth level since the beginning of 2019. This is a decline compared to the 1.8% growth seen in February. Ricardo Guimarães, Director of Confidencial Imobiliário, pointed out that this is...