On January 19, Worldway successfully held a briefing on Portugal Investment Immigration, attracting numerous guests and creating a lively atmosphere. This was the first briefing held in Shanghai after Dr. Winner Xing, President of Worldway Immigration Agency, led a senior management team to Portugal for an on-site inspection. Ms. Linda, General Manager of the Shanghai office, provided a detailed explanation of Portugal's immigration policies, shared the latest information from the inspection, and conveyed her genuine experiences in Portugal.
During the meeting, Linda first delivered a special presentation on Portugal Investment Immigration. Portugal is a traditional stronghold in Europe and the mother country of Portuguese-speaking nations. Historically, Portugal has not attracted relevant immigration policies. On August 9, 2012, Portugal passed a new immigration law, which officially took effect on October 8, allowing individuals to quickly obtain Portuguese residency through legal investments. The announcement created a sensation across Europe and garnered significant attention from global investors. As this was the first such open investment immigration policy among EU countries, particularly in Western Europe, the immigration law was named the "Golden Residence Permit Program."
Based on Worldway's 16 years of investment immigration experience and comprehensive research and assessment, it is clear that investors purchasing real estate valued at over 500,000 euros can obtain the following benefits through the Portugal Investment Immigration program:
1. Visa-free access to 26 Schengen countries, a ten-year multiple-entry visa to the United States, and five-year multiple-entry visas to the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia;
2. Accompanying children, spouses, and parents of both spouses, truly achieving the benefit of one investment for three generations;
3. The simplest application conditions among Western European countries, with no language, education, or scoring requirements, and no business background, age restrictions, or proof of funds required;
4. Enjoyment of national welfare benefits for work and study;
5. After holding the Golden Residence Permit for six years, one can apply for citizenship and obtain a Portuguese passport.
Additionally, Linda shared her insights and experiences from living in Portugal during the inspection. Portugal has a pleasant climate and is one of the best leisure and vacation destinations in Europe, with an average temperature of 8°C in January and February, and 26°C in July and August. Portugal is a member of the European Union and the Schengen Area, as well as NATO and the WorldWay Organization, and is one of the founding countries of the Euro. Portuguese is the official language, but it is also the country with the widest use of English among non-English speaking nations.
After Linda's impressive presentation, guests expressed strong interest and confidence in investing in property in Portugal. After the meeting, many guests engaged in one-on-one discussions with Worldway experts and expressed their desire to join the inspection team to visit Portugal for on-site project confirmation.
