Worldway Lisbon News: According to local media in Portugal, the ranking of cities suitable for living, doing business, and tourism in Portugal has just been released. One of the surprises in this ranking is Cascais. Unsurprisingly, Lisbon ranks first again; Porto and Braga maintain the same ranking as last year; the most surprising is Cascais, which has jumped six places compared to last year's ranking, thanks to its appeal to tourists and improved living standards; the ranking of Funchal, the capital of the Madeira archipelago, has also risen by seven places. This provides a reference for applicants interested in investment immigration to Portugal.
The top ten rankings are as follows
1. Most Livable Cities (or Regions)
Lisbon, Sintra, Leiria, Cascais, Braga, Porto, Coimbra, Oeiras, Guimarães.
2. Most Business-Friendly Cities (or Regions)
Lisbon, Porto, Braga, Oeiras, Coimbra, Leiria, Maia, Aveiro, Guimarães, Viseu.
3. Best Tourist Cities (or Regions)
Lisbon, Funchal, Albufeira, Porto, Cascais, Portimão, Tavira, Lagos, Évora, Faro.
Worldway's European immigration experts point out that since the Portuguese government launched the "Golden Residence Permit Property Investment Immigration Program" in October 2012, the real estate market in Portugal has continued to recover steadily. This immigration law stipulates that purchasing property worth at least 500,000 euros in Portugal allows one to apply for a Portuguese Golden Residence Visa, thereby obtaining legal immigration status in Portugal.
Investors can purchase various types of properties such as villas, apartments, offices, shops, and land, making investment more diversified and personalized. As of this May, 1,909 Chinese investors have been approved by the Portuguese immigration bureau, accounting for 80% of the total approved number. This demonstrates the immense appeal of Portugal's "Golden Residence Permit Property Investment Immigration Program" to Chinese investors, and the rankings of these Portuguese cities can serve as a reference for property choices.
Worldway immigration experts state that as a high-value personal investment immigration project, the property investment immigration to Portugal is recognized in the industry for its advantages in investment price, lower application thresholds, ease of obtaining citizenship, the ability to work locally, and the option to bring both spouses' parents and children to benefit the whole family. Purchasing property worth 500,000 euros in Portugal allows for quick immigration to Portugal, and after holding a valid residence permit for six years, one can apply for citizenship. One application allows the whole family to immigrate, enjoy EU welfare benefits, travel freely to 172 countries worldwide, and enter 26 Schengen countries without restrictions.
