On the afternoon of July 12, Worldway and the Embassy of Portugal in China co-hosted the "Official Launch Event for the Portuguese Golden Residence Permit Real Estate Investment Program." The current Portuguese Ambassador to China, Mr. Jorge Torres-Pereira, attended the event in person, accompanied by the Commercial Counselor of the Portuguese Embassy in China, Ms. Alexandra Ferreira, and representatives from prominent Portuguese real estate developers. This high-level investment immigration event was the first of its kind, attracting numerous investors and creating a vibrant atmosphere at the venue.
Portuguese Government Firmly Supports and Actively Promotes the "Golden Residence Program"
At the official launch event for the "€500,000 Real Estate Investment Immigration" Golden Residence Program, the Portuguese Ambassador to China, Mr. Jorge Torres-Pereira, delivered an enthusiastic speech. Citing the recent opening of the first Bank of China branch in downtown Lisbon as an example, he noted that economic cooperation between China and Portugal is extending from the national level to private investment. He expressed his hope that the Golden Residence Program would attract more Chinese investors to expand their businesses, travel, and live in Portugal.
The Portuguese Ambassador delivering his speech
As a representative of the Portuguese government, the Ambassador clearly stated that the Portuguese government's stance on promoting the "Golden Residence Program" is firm and clear, and that he, as the Ambassador to China, would do his utmost to participate in its promotion. This statement undoubtedly provided greater confidence to the many Chinese investors present.
Numerous investors attended the event
The Ambassador emphasized that Portugal is a very inclusive society for immigrants. It offers clean air, clear water, blue skies, and safe, natural food, and produces some of the world's best seafood. On behalf of the Portuguese government, he welcomed Chinese investors to visit Portugal for inspection and expressed his hope that in the near future, more Chinese investors would begin a brand-new life in Portugal.
As the co-organizer of this event, Worldway was the first to promote the Portuguese Golden Residence Program in China. With its professional expertise and promotional capabilities, it has helped numerous Chinese investors realize their dream of immigrating to Portugal through real estate investment. The Ambassador spoke highly of this. In fact, during the promotion of the Golden Residence Program, Worldway has established a strong relationship with the Portuguese government. In early June of this year, Dr. Winner Xing, President of Worldway Group, visited Portugal and was received by several high-ranking officials, including the President of Portugal, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the former Governor of Macau, and the Presidential Economic Advisor responsible for economic affairs—an achievement unique among domestic immigration agencies.
Portuguese Property Prices Stop Falling and Begin to Rise: The Right Time to Enter the Market
The Portuguese Golden Residence Program is an investment immigration policy launched by the Portuguese government to attract investment and boost the economy. It stipulates that purchasing real estate in Portugal valued at no less than €500,000 grants a residence visa, thereby opening the door to the 27 EU member states.
Regarding the current status of the Portuguese real estate market and investment conditions, which are of great concern to domestic investors, the representative of the Portuguese developers provided a detailed explanation at the event. According to statistics, since 2012, Portuguese property prices have stopped falling and have begun to rise slowly, making it an excellent time to enter the market. He noted that currently, investing in high-quality real estate projects in Lisbon can generally guarantee an annual return of 4%.
Worldway experts specifically pointed out that immigration through real estate investment, such as the Portuguese Golden Residence Program, is a relatively stable method of investment immigration and a preferred investment approach for Chinese people. With the Portuguese real estate market currently stabilizing and improving, one should view immigration through an investment lens. According to the regulations of the Portuguese Golden Residence Program, obtaining residency status after investing in property not only facilitates living in Portugal after approval but also allows access to local advanced medical care, an education system fully aligned with those of the UK and the US, and the freedom and convenience to enter and reside in 27 EU countries. Through this event, Worldway provided investors with the opportunity to communicate face-to-face with the Portuguese Ambassador, allowing them to personally experience the Portuguese government's firm stance and strong support for the Golden Residence Program. We believe that more and more clients will choose to immigrate to Portugal through real estate investment.
