Worldway Comprehensive News: Portugal's "Golden Residence Program" has been enthusiastically pursued by investors since its implementation in October 2012 as a high-value property immigration policy. According to the latest data released by the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service (SEF), as of May 1, 2015, a total of 1,909 Chinese investors have been approved, accounting for 80% of the total approvals (2,378).
Worldway's European immigration experts particularly remind that Chinese investors need to provide fingerprints, photographs, and signatures at the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service when applying for the Golden Residence Permit. These seemingly simple details require careful attention from investors to avoid inconveniences in the subsequent card issuance process.
1. Date of Birth
After the card is issued by the immigration office, please double-check that the date of birth is correct. If the birthday is incorrect, please seek assistance from a lawyer to apply for a correction with the immigration office.
2. Signature Entry
The signature of the client at the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service should be as consistent as possible with the signature on their Chinese passport. If the signature on the Portuguese Golden Residence Permit does not match the signature on the Chinese passport, there may be certain risks when using the residence card in the Schengen Area.
3. Photo Considerations
When taking photos at the immigration office, there may be instances where the photo is unclear, resulting in an inability to issue the card, especially for children. Therefore, parents should pay extra attention when accompanying their children for photographs.
Worldway's European immigration experts point out that since the Portuguese government launched the "Golden Residence Property 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.
As a high-value personal investment immigration project, Portugal's property immigration is recognized in the industry for its investment price advantages, lower application thresholds, ease of obtaining citizenship, the ability to work locally, and the option to bring both spouses' parents and children to benefit as a family. Worldway immigration experts state that purchasing a property in Portugal valued at 500,000 euros allows for quick immigration to Portugal, and after holding a valid residence permit for 6 years, one can apply for citizenship. One person applies, the whole family immigrates, enjoying EU welfare benefits, traveling freely to 172 countries worldwide, and entering 26 Schengen countries without restrictions.
