Worldway Lisbon News: Breaking News! Recently, the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service (SEF) released the latest Golden Residence Permit approval data as of October 31, 2015, with a total of 2,621 investors approved. In October of this year, a total of 119 investment immigration "Golden Residence" permits were issued, of which 91 were issued to Chinese investors, an increase of more than two times compared to August and September, indicating a significant improvement in processing speed.
【Latest Golden Residence Data as of October 31, 2015】
From October 8, 2012, to October 31, 2015, according to data released by the immigration authorities, the 119 Portuguese "Golden Residence" permits issued in October this year attracted a total investment of over 41.6 million euros. Of these, 112 "Golden Residence" permits were obtained through real estate investment, and 7 were obtained through capital transfers of 1 million euros to Portuguese bank accounts.
Since the launch of the Portuguese "Golden Residence" investment immigration policy at the end of 2012, Portugal has issued a total of 2,621 "Golden Residence" permits, with Chinese investors accounting for the vast majority, representing nearly 80% of all investors. Brazil ranks second, while Russia, South Africa, and Lebanon occupy the third to fifth positions. With the official implementation of the new Golden Residence policy, which is more favorable to investors, real estate-based immigration in Portugal has grown rapidly. Chinese investors remain the primary force in Portuguese real estate investment.
The data demonstrates the strong purchasing power of Chinese investors and their recognition of the Portuguese "Golden Residence Permit" policy. Following the adjustment and implementation of the new policy, the Portuguese real estate investment market is expected to become even more vibrant. We have witnessed the strong purchasing power of Chinese investors and their recognition of the Portuguese "Golden Residence Permit" policy. Furthermore, following adjustments by the Portuguese government, the "Golden Residence Permit" policy is now more favorable to investors, and the popular real estate immigration route will continue to drive the sustained and stable growth of the Portuguese economy. We believe the Portuguese real estate investment market will become even more prosperous.
【President of Portugal meets with Dr. Winner Xing, President of Worldway】
As the first immigration agency in China to introduce the "Portuguese Golden Residence" real estate immigration program, Worldway is the only Chinese immigration agency with an independent branch in Portugal. We have successfully assisted hundreds of Chinese investors in completing their investments in Portugal and obtaining their Golden Residence cards. Our Portuguese branch is located on the prestigious Avenida da Liberdade in the heart of Lisbon, making us the preferred legal immigration agency for investment immigrants. For more details, please call 400-138-2929