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Immigration Benefits: Portugal Expected to Join the United States E-1 and E-2 Visa Treaty Countries
Recently, the United States House of Representatives officially passed a proposal called the "AMIGOS ACT," aimed at opening the E-1 and E-2 visas to Portuguese citizens in the United States, allowing Portugal to become an E-1 and E-2 treaty country, permitting them to engage in trade or significant investment in the United States.
Attracting 344 Million! Lisbon's Housing Sector Highly Favored by Foreigners
According to data released by the real estate appraisal firm Confidencial Imobiliário, as of the end of June this year, the total foreign investment in Lisbon's housing sector reached 343.9 million euros, an increase of 10% compared to the same period last year.
Impressive! Portugal Wins Multiple Tourism Oscars Again
The European nation of Portugal has once again won the "World's Leading Destination" award, marking the third time the country has received this honor. In addition, Portugal secured 11 other awards. The Portuguese capital, Lisbon, was also named the "World's Leading City Break Destination," another major accolade following its win as the "World's Leading City Destination" last year.
Rental Growth Reaches 20.9%, Lisbon Real Estate Performs Exceptionally
Recently, the "2019 Global Living Report," known as a "home buying guide," was released. The report provides a comparative analysis of housing prices, rents, and their growth rates across several key global cities, offering direction for investors selecting global properties. Among these, in terms of rental growth, residential rents in Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, ranked first with an increase of 20.9%.
October Portugal Golden Residence Visa Data: Chinese Investors Continue to Lead
The Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service (SEF) recently released the Golden Visa data as of October 31, 2019. Data shows that in October this year, the investment amount attracted by Portugal's Golden Residence Visa was 59.9 million Euros, an increase of 23.7% compared to September this year. As of October 31, 2019, the Portugal Golden Residence Program has attracted nearly 5 billion Euros in investment, of which real estate investment accounts for 90%.
Portugal's Tourism Revenue Hits Record High, Increasing by Approximately 1.5 Billion Euros in Six Months
Portugal's thriving tourism industry has become one of the main driving forces of the country's economy, with tourism revenue accounting for a significant portion of GDP. According to statistics from the Bank of Portugal, in the first half of 2019, the tourism sector generated 33 million euros in daily revenue for Portugal, equating to 1.4 million euros per hour. Recent data released by the Bank of Portugal indicates that tourism revenue in the first half of the year increased by 8.8% compared to the same period last year, ...
2019 Latest Global Passport Index Released: Portuguese Passport Ranks Fifth
Recently, Henley & Partners released the latest quarterly Henley Passport Index for 2019, highlighting the performance of passports from various countries and regions. Notably, the Portuguese passport, with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 185 countries and regions, is tied for fifth place globally alongside the Austrian and Dutch passports.
Rising, Rising, Rising! Portugal's Second Quarter Housing Price Growth More Than Doubles the EU Average
In recent years, Portugal's economic recovery has brought vitality to various industries, with the real estate sector showing particularly impressive growth. According to reports, the National Statistics Institute of Portugal recently released the housing price index for the second quarter. Data shows that housing prices in Portugal rose by 10.1% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2019, more than double the growth rate of the Eurozone and the EU, and an increase of 0.9% over the 9.2% growth in the previous quarter...
Expat Insider Country Ranking Released: Portugal Ranks Third
Recently, the global expat association Inter Nations released its 2019 Expat Insider survey report on the living and working conditions of expatriates, announcing the ranking of the most livable countries for expats. In this ranking, Portugal secured the third position due to its high quality of life and comfortable living environment, making it the top-ranked European country for expatriates.
The direct flight route from Xi'an to Lisbon has been officially opened, making immigration to Portugal more convenient
Good news! The direct flight route from Xi'an to Lisbon has officially opened, making travel between China and Portugal more convenient! According to reports, on August 30, 2019, Beijing time, Capital Airlines launched its intercontinental route from Beijing to Xi'an to Lisbon.
Portugal Named One of the Top 10 Best Countries for Retirement in 2019, Another Reason to Immigrate
WorldWay Group has learned that, according to reports, U.S. News & World Report recently released its 2019 Best Countries rankings, in which Portugal was included, ranking 25th.
Official Announcement! Portugal Eliminates Requirement for Criminal Record Certificate for Residence Permit Renewal
Worldway Group has learned that the Portuguese Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Internal Administration recently issued a document announcing that foreign citizens applying for the renewal or replacement of their residence permits at the Portuguese Immigration Bureau are exempt from submitting a criminal record certificate issued in Portugal. This means that, from now on, applicants no longer need to wait in long lines at courts or citizen service centers to obtain a separate criminal record certificate, although they are still required to provide a criminal record certificate issued by their country of nationality...