According to the latest approval data for the Golden Residence Permit released by the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service, as of January 31, 2016, a total of 2,853 investors successfully obtained the "Golden Residence Permit," among which 2,697 applicants were real estate investors, accounting for 95.38% of the total approved number. This data indicates that applying for the Golden Residence Permit through real estate investment is an easy and recognized method, which will boost the popularity of estate-type properties among immigrants.
【Latest Golden Residence Permit Approval Data as of January 31, 2016】
Portugal Golden Residence Permit Data: Real Estate Investment Immigration in Demand
From October 8, 2012, to January 31, 2016, the total investment amount for the Portugal "Golden Residence Permit" program was approximately 1.732 billion euros, of which the investment amount for real estate projects was 1.564 billion euros. The overall investment amount increased by 38 million euros, with the increase from real estate investment alone reaching 36 million euros, accounting for 94.7% of the total growth. A large amount of data indicates that completing the application for the "Golden Residence Permit" through real estate investment projects remains the first choice for investors, with an increasing proportion of investment. Moreover, among the 2,853 approved investors, there were 2,248 from China, 110 from Brazil, 99 from Russia, 75 from South Africa, and 44 from Lebanon, with Chinese investors accounting for nearly 80% of the total.
The Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service began to focus on processing "Golden Residence Permit" applications that have been pending for a year or more starting in January. From the current data, this policy announcement has indeed improved processing speed, and the Portuguese government maintains an optimistic and positive attitude towards the approval of the "Golden Residence Permit." The increase in personnel and standardized processes will make the advantages of the "Golden Residence Permit" more apparent and will attract more investors in the future, promoting economic development in Portugal.
Invest in the exclusive estate properties offered by WorldWay for quick immigration to Portugal
Choosing estate investment allows for global asset allocation, can be passed down for generations, and fulfills your desire to live in Europe. Immigration experts from WorldWay state that if immigrant investors wish to reside long-term, they can choose to invest in residential apartments; if the goal is asset allocation or obtaining immigration status, then estate land is a better choice. This is because houses depreciate, while land does not, and the true value retention lies in the land. In fact, investing in land is also a way to allocate personal assets internationally, perfectly combining immigration investment with cross-border asset allocation.
An increasing number of Chinese investors are completing their immigration and global wealth allocation goals through investments in European estate-type land properties. Currently, WorldWay exclusively offers Portuguese estate properties ranging from 100 to 600 acres for immigrant investors to choose from. Estate investment hotline: 400-138-2929