The Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service (SEF) recently released the Golden Visa data as of October 31, 2019. Data shows that in October this year, the investment amount attracted by Portugal's Golden Residence Visa was 59.9 million Euros, an increase of 23.7% compared to September this year. As of October 31, 2019, the Portugal Golden Residence Program has attracted nearly 5 billion Euros in investment, of which real estate investment accounts for 90%.
Data shows that as of October this year, a total of 8,061 families have been issued Portugal's Golden Visa. Among all investors who applied for Portugal's Golden Visa, Chinese investors still account for the majority, with 4,424 Chinese families having been issued Portugal's Golden Visa, which shows that Chinese investors highly favor Portugal investment immigration.
Why is Portugal so attractive to Chinese investors?
Ranked third in the world for peace
Portugal's social security index has always been at the forefront in Europe. The 2019 Global Peace Index (GPI) shows that Portugal surpassed countries such as Austria, Denmark, Canada, and Japan to become the third safest country in the world, second only to Iceland in Europe and higher than any other European country outside Iceland! For those who want to immigrate to a peaceful and safe country, Portugal is a good choice.
Ranked in the top five globally for family welfare policy
As everyone knows, Europe is the birthplace of welfare states. Since the last century, Western countries have continuously made progress in welfare and social security systems. Portugal, as an established European capitalist empire, is not willing to lag behind and continues to provide citizens with high-level welfare benefits. A survey released by UNICEF shows that among 41 of the world's wealthiest countries, Portugal's family welfare policy ranks in the top five globally, second only to Sweden, Norway, Iceland, and Estonia.
Advanced education level
Portugal has an advanced level of education and implements 12 years of compulsory education. There are many international schools certified by the IB (International Baccalaureate) from elementary to high school, including American, British, German, and French international schools. A total of six higher education institutions nationwide in Portugal were rated as the world's best institutions by the EU's "U-Multirank" global university ranking. At the same time, world university ranking reports show that 6 universities in Portugal were selected for the world-class university list, among which the MBA programs of the University of Lisbon and the Catholic University were rated as the best MBA programs globally.
Developed medical level
Portugal's investment in medical services accounts for 10.1% of its GDP. Its medical system is complete, ranking 12th in the world, among which subjects such as organ transplantation are at the forefront globally. In Portugal, the doctor-to-resident ratio is 1:256, and the hospital bed-to-resident ratio is 1:300. Thanks to the country's superior medical system, according to World Health Organization data, Portugal's average life expectancy has reached over 80 years old.
In addition to the above factors, Portugal has also attracted more and more people to invest and live there due to its superior geographical location, low price level, rich tourism resources, and livable natural environment. Through the Portugal Golden Residence Program, investors only need to invest 350,000 Euros or more to buy a house, and they can apply for Portugal's Golden Residence Visa for three generations of their family, enjoy Portugal's generous education, medical, pension, and other welfare benefits, and can also travel freely through 26 Schengen countries, achieving multiple goals in one fell swoop!
Since 2018, the Portuguese government has successively introduced open immigration encouragement policies, such as lowering the threshold for naturalization, relaxing conditions for permanent residence, etc., opening its arms to welcome global investors, which has a strong attraction for investors who intend to immigrate to Portugal. Therefore, people who intend to invest in immigration to Portugal should grasp the good timing of low-price immigration during the policy benefit period, and apply early to benefit early!
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