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Portugal Plans to Double Tourism Revenue by 2027, Bright Prospects for Investment Immigration
Portuguese Minister of Economy Manuel Caldeira Cabral attended the opening ceremony of the exhibition on the 15th and revealed Portugal's tourism development plan and goals for the next 10 years. He stated that among the Portuguese government's development plans for the next decade, one of the tourism development goals for 2027 is to double Portugal's tourism revenue from the current 12.7 billion euros to 26 billion euros.
Portugal's Consumer Confidence Index Rises, Economy Grows Steadily
According to the Nielsen Global Consumer Confidence report, Portugal's consumer confidence index rose by 8 points in the fourth quarter of 2016, reaching a historical high for the country—74 points! This index also surpassed countries such as Finland (68 points), France (66 points), Russia (63 points), Italy (58 points), and Greece (53 points). Meanwhile, the average consumer confidence index for EU countries was...
[Important Notice] Changes to the Immigration Bureau's Fee Standards for the Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program
Investors only need to purchase real estate or agricultural property worth over 500,000 euros in Portugal to obtain golden residence status for the entire family at once, enjoying the same benefits in healthcare and education as Portuguese citizens. Children applying to universities in various EU countries can also benefit from the most-favored-nation treatment within the EU. Experts from WorldWay Immigration remind everyone: immigration should be pursued early, as investment immigration policies may change at any time.
Good News: Direct Flights from China to Portugal Launch in July, Making Investment Immigration to Portugal More Convenient
The long-awaited direct flight route from Lisbon, Portugal to Beijing, with a final destination in Hangzhou, will officially open on July 6, 2017. This is truly exciting news!
Portugal's Economic Development is Strong, Now is the Time for Investment Immigration
According to the Portuguese Chinese Newspaper, European Commissioner for Economic Affairs Pierre Moscovici highly praised the rapid progress of the Portuguese economy on February 13, 2017. It is reported that Pierre Moscovici stated at a press conference in Brussels regarding the EU economic forecast that, for example, in the second half of 2016, Portugal's economic performance was outstanding, particularly with strong growth in the tourism sector. This has led to a more optimistic forecast for Portugal's economic growth by the EU, with an expected GDP growth of 1.6% in 2017 (the Portuguese government estimates 1.3%), and a growth of 1.5% in 2018.
Portugal's 'Golden Residence' Ranked as the Best Investment Immigration Policy in the World
In the 2015 Global Investment Immigration Policy Ranking published by the international organization Henley & Partners, Portugal's 'Golden Residence' investment immigration policy ranked first, making it the most competitive in European countries, surpassing traditional immigration countries such as the United States and Canada.
Portugal is Favored by Expats and is One of the Best Destinations for Residency and Immigration
A recent statistical survey released by InterNations, the world's largest website for expatriates, indicates that Portugal is one of the most favored countries for those living abroad, with 91% of foreigners being very satisfied with their life in Portugal. According to this ranking, Portugal ranks 17th among countries most frequently mentioned by individuals considering moving abroad. In the ranking of "dream destinations" in the hearts of expats, Portugal...
The best choice is the one that suits you; how is immigrating to Portugal?
Europe has always been synonymous with high welfare and high income, and it is an ideal destination for many immigrants. Each country has different policies, customs, and cultures. Making a choice is the first step in immigration, and suitability is the primary criterion for that choice. So, is Portugal—one of the immigration destinations favored and sought after by many investors—really a good choice?
2017: Portugal Is the Place You Should Visit
Recently, the American publication The Huffington Post published an article titled "Portugal, the Travel Destination for Everyone in 2017."
Portugal's December Golden Residence Data Released! Chinese Applicants Top the List
Recently, the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service (SEF) officially released the latest data on Golden Residence approvals up to December 2016. The data shows that 131 investors were granted the "Golden Residence Permit" in December, with a total investment of 88 million euros.
2017 Passport Index Released: Portugal Passport Ranked Fourth Globally
Recently, Arton Capital, a Canadian financial advisory firm, announced the 2017 "Passport Index", with the Portugal passport ranked fourth globally.
The Close Ties Between China and Portugal Make Investment Immigration to Portugal More Attractive
At the end of December 2016, the Standing Committee of the Sixth Shenzhen Municipal People's Congress passed a proposal to establish a friendly city relationship between Shenzhen and Porto, Portugal. Porto is the second largest city in Portugal, and Shenzhen and Porto hold similar positions in their respective countries, both being major economic development hubs and key port cities, with vast cooperation potential in industrial structure and capacity development.