Since the launch of the Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program in 2012, an increasing number of international investors have chosen Portugal as their investment destination! WorldWay Group has learned from the latest data released by the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service that real estate investment has consistently been the most favored and common method for obtaining a Portugal Golden Visa.
I. Real Estate Investment Remains Firmly in First Place
According to the data, from the enactment of the new law on October 8, 2012, to June 30, 2019, a total of 7,583 families were granted the Portugal Golden Visa, with real estate remaining the preferred investment method for many investors.
The data shows that among the 7,583 family applications, 7,150 were successfully approved through real estate acquisition, accounting for approximately 94.3%. Of the total investment amount of 4.62 billion euros, 4.17 billion euros came from real estate investment, accounting for about 90%. Meanwhile, the data indicates that real estate investment continues to rise steadily.
II. Chinese Investors Continue to Rank First
According to the data, as of the end of June 2019, the number of applications from Chinese families continued to rank first, reaching 4,291, accounting for approximately 56.59%. Since the launch of the Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program, the number of Chinese applicants has remained in the top spot almost every month, demonstrating that Chinese investors highly favor investment immigration to Portugal.
III. Portugal Golden Visa Retains Its Strong Appeal
According to official data from the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service, the Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program has been in effect since 2012, with a cumulative investment amount reaching 4.622 billion euros by the end of June this year. The continuous rise in the total investment amount of the program also indirectly reflects the optimistic outlook for the Portuguese real estate market!
According to Eurostat data, between 2013 and 2018, housing prices in Portugal rose by nearly 40%, while the average increase across the European Union did not reach 20%. This means that over the past five years, the growth rate of housing prices in Portugal has been double that of the EU, showing astonishing growth!
The Portuguese real estate market is booming, and the Portuguese government is keeping pace. Since 2018, the government has successively introduced open immigration incentive policies, such as lowering the threshold for naturalization and relaxing conditions for permanent residency, welcoming global investors with open arms. This holds strong appeal for investors interested in immigrating to Portugal.
With the increase in the number of immigrants, the requirements for the Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program may become increasingly strict in the future. Therefore, those with immigration intentions should seize this favorable policy period to take advantage of the investment immigration opportunity—invest early and benefit early!
Currently, through the Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program, investors only need to invest from 350,000 euros in real estate to have three generations of their family quickly obtain Portuguese golden residence status. This allows them to enjoy Portugal's generous benefits in education, healthcare, and retirement, as well as travel freely within the Schengen Area. What are you waiting for?
As one of the Top 500 Asian Brands and a leading institution in investment immigration, WorldWay Group, as a pioneer in European investment immigration projects, has always been at the forefront of the industry regarding investment immigration to Portugal. In April 2013, WorldWay partnered with the Embassy of Portugal in China to introduce the Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program to China, launching a wonderful journey for Portuguese investment immigration. As one of the earliest immigration agencies to promote the program in China, WorldWay has maintained a strong relationship with the Portuguese government for many years, helping investors easily realize their dreams of immigrating to Portugal.
With an investment starting from just 350,000 euros in real estate, your whole family of three generations can immigrate to Portugal—gain both property and status, and reap multiple rewards! At the same time, WorldWay can provide more options, offering you specialized, personalized, and refined high-quality services on your path to "status planning." If you are interested in immigrating overseas or obtaining a second passport, please contact WorldWay Group as soon as possible. For details, please call: 400-138-2929.
