With the introduction of European property investment immigration policies and the economic recovery, an increasing number of Chinese families are choosing to invest and relocate to Europe. Among them, Portugal is favored by many due to its pleasant climate, significant potential for property appreciation, and lenient immigration policies.
According to information from WorldWay Immigration, a well-known website recently published a study on retirement destinations for American retirees, in which Porto, the second largest city in Portugal, was selected as a preferred destination for American couples with an annual income below 30,000 euros, surpassing Aix-en-Provence in France and Alicante in Spain.
Additionally, in the 2018 Overseas Retirement Index ranking of the best cities for retirement worldwide, Algarve and Lisbon in Portugal ranked prominently.
So what is it about Portugal that attracts so many people to live there?
1. Ranked First in Quality of Life
According to the "2018 Quality of Life Index" published by a world-renowned data research organization, Portugal topped the list among 65 countries and regions, being selected as the best expatriate destination for quality of life. This is mainly attributed to its comfortable temperate climate and a rich variety of leisure cultural activities.
Portugal is known as the "Warm Harbor"; the northern part of Portugal has a temperate maritime climate, while the southern part has a subtropical Mediterranean climate. Living in the livable paradise of Portugal, one can enjoy leisure time fishing by the sea with a partner or strolling on the beach. When you imagine these scenes, it is easy to understand why Portugal is such a desirable country.
2. Generous Retirement Benefits and Comprehensive Healthcare System
Portugal has a large and well-established pension system, allowing individuals over 65 to receive pensions and retirement benefits. To ensure the livelihood of the elderly, those over 80 can receive supplementary pensions, and individuals who are bedridden due to illness or suffer from severe mental illness can apply for long-term care allowances. Elderly individuals living alone can apply for widow's allowances.
Moreover, Portugal's national healthcare system is relatively comprehensive, currently ranked 12th by the World Health Organization.
3. Low Levels of Environmental Pollution
According to the 2016 Environmental Performance Index (EPI) jointly published by Yale University and Columbia University, Portugal has very low levels of environmental pollution, ranking 7th in the world.
Portugal enjoys a spring-like climate year-round, with an average annual temperature of 13-20 degrees Celsius. The forest coverage rate is 35%, and PM 2.5 levels are in single digits, making it a natural oxygen bar in Europe, very suitable for living.
As a major tourist destination in Europe, Portugal offers a pleasant and comfortable natural environment, significant potential for property appreciation, and a well-established social security and welfare system, attracting many individuals to invest and immigrate here. Currently, with an investment starting from 350,000 euros for property purchase, an entire family can apply for the Portuguese Golden Residence Permit, enjoying the generous benefits of retirement in Portugal. For family and for oneself, choose Portugal for retirement!
As a pioneer in European investment immigration and one of the first immigration agencies to promote the Portuguese "Golden Residence Permit" in China, WorldWay Immigration introduced the Portuguese "Golden Residence Permit" to China in April 2013 in collaboration with the Portuguese Embassy in China, marking the beginning of an exciting journey for investment immigration to Portugal. Over the years, we have maintained a good relationship with the Portuguese government.
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