According to the WorldWay Group, the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service (SEF) recently released data on the Portugal Golden Visa program as of July 31, 2019. The data shows that the investment capacity of the Portugal Golden Visa has once again experienced explosive growth, with the investment amount attracted by the Portugal Golden Residence Visa in July this year increasing nearly threefold compared to the same period last year, reaching approximately 98.2 million euros.
Portugal Golden Visa Data as of July 31, 2019
Portugal Golden Visa Data as of July 31, 2018
According to the data, in July this year, the total investment amount attracted by the Portugal Golden Visa was approximately 98.29 million euros, an increase of 276% compared to the same period in 2018 (approximately 26.2 million euros). Compared to June of this year, it increased by 34.5%. Among this, 82.2 million euros were obtained through real estate purchases to apply for the Portugal Golden Visa. Since its launch in 2012 until July 31, 2019, the total investment amount attracted by the Portugal Golden Visa has reached approximately 4.72 billion euros, of which the investment amount for purchasing properties reached 4.26 billion euros, accounting for as much as 90%.
According to official data from the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service, from the promulgation of the new law on October 8, 2012, until July 31, 2019, a total of 7,738 families (with 155 new families added that month) have been issued the Portugal Golden Visa, among which 7,281 families (with 141 new families added that month) successfully obtained approval through real estate investment. There were 6,934 families who invested in properties worth 500,000 euros, and 357 families who invested in properties worth 350,000 euros, both showing a continuous upward trend.
Among all investors applying for the Portugal Golden Visa, Chinese investors still rank first, with a total of 4,331 families, indicating that Chinese investors have a strong preference for Portugal's investment immigration.
Portugal, due to its advantageous geographical location, safe national environment, good social welfare, low cost of living, and rich tourism resources, has attracted more and more people to invest and live there. Through the Portugal Golden Residence Program, investors only need to invest starting from 350,000 euros to purchase a property, allowing three generations of the family to apply for the Portugal Golden Residence Visa quickly, enjoying Portugal's generous benefits in education, healthcare, and retirement, while also being able to travel freely across 26 Schengen countries, achieving multiple benefits!
Since 2018, the Portuguese government has successively introduced open immigration incentive policies, such as lowering the threshold for citizenship and relaxing permanent residency conditions, warmly welcoming global investors. This has a strong appeal for investors intending to immigrate to Portugal. Therefore, those interested in investing and immigrating to Portugal should seize the favorable policy period and take advantage of the great opportunity for low-cost immigration, applying early to benefit early!
As a pioneer in European investment immigration, the WorldWay Group introduced the Portugal "Golden Residence Program" to China in 2013 in collaboration with the Portuguese Embassy in China, starting an exciting journey of investment immigration to Portugal. As one of the early immigration agencies promoting the Portugal "Golden Residence Program" in China, the WorldWay Group has maintained a good relationship with the Portuguese government for many years, assisting you in easily immigrating to Portugal!
With just 350,000 euros to purchase a property, three generations of the family can immigrate to Portugal, gaining property and residency all at once! For more details, consult us with one click: 400-138-2929.