“The worst days are over, and Europe is ushering in a comprehensive recovery.” The latest statistics from Eurostat confirm this view: Eurozone GDP grew by 0.3% in the second quarter, exceeding the previously forecasted 0.2%. With the positive outlook of countries gradually reversing their economic downturns, sovereign spreads stabilizing, and stock markets climbing steadily, Europe is becoming the “most popular investment destination.” Renowned institutional investors are adjusting their investment directions, withdrawing from emerging markets and aggressively increasing their positions in Europe, triggering a global capital migration. For individual investors, entering the European property market at this time is a wise investment choice. Not only is housing price at a critical turning point from decline to recovery, but many European countries have also launched property-based immigration policies, allowing investors to benefit from both investment and immigration.
In this wave of European recovery, Portugal leads the 17 Eurozone countries with a GDP growth rate of 1.1%. “The continued improvement of the Portuguese economy will dispel the concerns of domestic investors and further strengthen their confidence in property investment immigration. The Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program will continue to heat up in China.” Worldway immigration experts believe that the European economic recovery will provide a huge boost to the domestic property investment immigration market.
In fact, as early as 2012, when Portugal promulgated the “Golden Residence Permit Program” property investment immigration policy aimed at boosting the economy, Worldway keenly perceived the advantages of this project. According to the legislation, by investing 500,000 Euros in property in Portugal, and residing for at least 7 days in the first year and at least 14 days in each subsequent two-year period, the whole family can obtain permanent residency after 5 years and freely dispose of the invested property. After 6 years, one can apply for Portuguese citizenship.
Portugal is both an EU member and a Schengen country. Applicants can travel freely through the 26 Schengen countries and can freely settle, work, study, do business, and live in any EU country, European Economic Area member state, and Switzerland, totaling 31 countries. Holding a Portuguese passport allows for visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 100 countries worldwide, making one a true global citizen. This is the most convenient way for a whole family to obtain a citizenship passport among all developed countries in the world.
In terms of property investment, Portugal undoubtedly has great advantages among all European countries. Even in the most expensive areas of the capital, Lisbon, housing prices are more than half cheaper than those in many Western European holiday resorts, while the popularity of Portugal's living environment ranks among the top in Europe. In terms of rental income, Portugal receives about 3 million tourists annually and has become a preferred holiday destination for the European elite. Currently, the Portuguese economy is rising from its bottom, and purchasing property at a low price now offers huge potential for future appreciation. Whether for self-occupation, rental, or waiting to sell, it will be a good investment.
As the first immigration agency to promote Portugal property investment immigration in China, Worldway has established a good relationship with the Portuguese government. The President of Worldway and the then-Portuguese Ambassador to China jointly launched the inaugural ceremony of the Golden Residence Permit Program in China, and the current Portuguese Ambassador to China attended the official launch conference of the Worldway Golden Residence Permit Program. In particular, during the visit of the Worldway President to Portugal, he was received by the President of Portugal and several other dignitaries. Worldway not only provides Chinese investors with services for property investment immigration in Portugal but also provides assistance to clients in education, settlement, entrepreneurship, and business operations through its customer service center established in Europe. This includes introducing Portugal's investment environment, social system, and legal system to clients through various means, as well as introducing professional lawyers and accountants to clients for free, committed to helping clients integrate into Portuguese society faster and better after immigration.
Investors who are interested in catching the first train of European recovery and immigrating to Portugal through property investment are welcome to call the Worldway free immigration hotline at 400-138-2929.
