WorldWay Group has learned that, according to reports, U.S. News & World Report recently released its 2019 Best Countries rankings, in which Portugal was included, ranking 25th.
In addition, the report also evaluated the top 10 best countries for retirement globally based on seven indicators: "affordability," "favorable tax environment," "friendly living environment," "ideal country to live in," "pleasant climate," "respect for property rights," and "well-developed public health system." In this selection, Portugal ranked 8th due to its superior performance.
It is not surprising that Portugal was named one of the top 10 countries for retirement. For many years, Portugal has attracted global attention and an increasing number of immigrants due to its pleasant climate, friendly living environment, well-developed medical system, and sound pension benefits.
Pleasant climate and low environmental pollution
Northern Portugal has a temperate maritime broad-leaved forest climate, while the south has a subtropical Mediterranean climate. The average temperature is 7–11°C in January and 20–26°C in July. The annual average precipitation is 500–1000 mm. With a forest coverage rate of 35% and single-digit PM 2.5 levels, it is a natural oxygen bar in Europe and is very suitable for living.
According to the 2016 Environmental Performance Index (EPI) jointly released by Yale University and Columbia University, Portugal has a very low level of environmental pollution, ranking 7th in the world.
Sound pension benefits
Portugal's pension system is vast and comprehensive; those over 65 can receive old-age pensions and retirement benefits. To ensure the well-being of the elderly, there are supplementary pensions for those over 80, long-term care allowances for those bedridden due to illness or suffering from severe mental illness, and survivor's allowances for the elderly living alone.
Well-developed medical system
Portugal's national medical system is also relatively comprehensive. The government invests 10.1% of its GDP in healthcare annually. This has resulted in its healthcare system being ranked 12th in the world by the World Health Organization, and on the other hand, medical costs are very low. As long as you hold a medical insurance card, you can enjoy local public healthcare. Furthermore, Portugal implements a system of separation of prescribing and dispensing, so doctors only have the right to issue prescriptions, and patients must take their prescriptions to a pharmacy to purchase medicine. Pharmacies are very convenient and can be found on every street corner; those with a green cross sign are pharmacies. Under this well-developed medical system, the average life expectancy in Portugal has reached 81.1 years!
With a pleasant Mediterranean climate, sound pension benefits, and a well-developed medical system... for your family and yourself, choose Portugal for retirement immigration. Currently, through the Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program, by investing 350,000 euros or more in real estate, the whole family of three generations can apply for and obtain Portuguese Golden Residence status and enjoy the generous benefits of Portugal, a retirement paradise.
As one of the first immigration agencies to promote the Portugal "Golden Residence Permit Program" in China, WorldWay has maintained a good relationship with the Portuguese government for many years. As early as April 2013, it partnered with the Embassy of Portugal in China to introduce the Portugal "Golden Residence Permit Program" to China, starting a wonderful journey of investment immigration to Portugal. For details, please call: 400-138-2929.
