Expat Insider Country Ranking Released: Portugal Ranks Third

Recently, the global expat association Inter Nations released its 2019 Expat Insider survey report on the living and working conditions of expatriates, announcing the ranking of the most livable countries for expats. In this ranking, Portugal secured the third position due to its high quality of life and comfortable living environment, making it the top-ranked European country for expatriates.

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Recently, the global expat association Inter Nations released its 2019 Expat Insider survey report on the living and working conditions of expatriates, announcing the ranking of the most livable countries for expats. In this ranking, Portugal secured the third position due to its high quality of life and comfortable living environment, making it the top-ranked European country for expatriates.


The survey interviewed 20,259 expatriates from 182 countries and regions, asking them to provide information on various aspects of their lives, as well as their gender, age, and nationality. This survey is considered a comprehensive study on overseas study and work, covering information on quality of life, ease of settling in, working conditions, personal finance, cost of living, and family life.


According to the survey, Portugal's quality of life is excellent (ranked 1st), and its lifestyle is very relaxed (ranked 2nd): more than four-fifths (83%) of expats are satisfied with their social and leisure activities (global average is 65%), and almost every expat (95%) is very satisfied with the climate (global average is 61%).


Expat Insider Country Ranking Released: Portugal Ranks Third


Such an outstanding Portugal is attracting more and more foreigners to immigrate. Through the Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program, by purchasing properties starting from 350,000 Euros, the whole family of three generations can obtain the Portugal Golden Residence Permit visa. Immigrating to Portugal allows you to enjoy a livable environment, travel freely through 26 Schengen countries, acquire properties with permanent ownership, and enter the Portuguese investment market—all in one go.


According to the "Amendment to the Portuguese Nationality Act" promulgated by the Portuguese government in July 2018, holders of the Portugal Golden Residence Permit visa who have resided in Portugal for a certain cumulative period within 5 years and passed the A2 level Portuguese language test are eligible to apply for naturalization and obtain a Portuguese EU passport. A Portuguese passport allows visa-free travel to 185 countries and regions. Furthermore, holders of a Portuguese EU passport can freely move, work, and reside in 28 EU member states (including the UK, Germany, Austria, Italy, France, Finland, etc.) as well as 3 member states of the European Economic Area (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein) and Switzerland, totaling 32 European countries. They can enjoy the generous benefits of EU citizenship in EU countries—1 equals 32!!!


As one of the earlier immigration agencies to promote the Portugal "Golden Residence Permit Program" in China, WorldWay joined hands with the Embassy of Portugal in China in April 2013 to introduce the program to China, starting a wonderful journey of investment immigration to Portugal. For more details on investment immigration to Portugal, please consult: 400-138-2929.


Expat Insider Country Ranking Released: Portugal Ranks Third


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