As many countries around the world enter an aging era, how to enjoy a high-quality life after retirement has become a carefully considered issue for more and more people. Retiring abroad has gradually become a trend, with an increasing number of families looking beyond their borders for a better retirement environment. Among these, Portugal has become the choice for many families. So, is it good to retire in Portugal, and what are the advantages?
A Warm Haven with Pleasant Climate
Portugal has a superior environment and is suitable for living. It is known as a "warm haven." Its northern region 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, making it very suitable for living, especially for the elderly. Living in the livable paradise of Portugal, in your leisure time, you can go fishing by the sea or take a walk on the beach. When imagining these scenes, you truly understand what is meant by "the most beautiful scenery is the sunset glow."
In addition, in the 2022 ranking of the best countries for retirement published by the American magazine International Living, Portugal ranked fourth, becoming the number one country in Europe suitable for living and retirement.
Warm and Friendly Portuguese People
The cultural atmosphere in Portugal is also very gentle. The Portuguese are very friendly, welcoming, respectful, and polite to immigrants. A report on the lives of Portuguese citizens by the Institute of Social Sciences at the University of Lisbon shows that Portugal is rated as one of the most open countries in Europe to immigrants. The Portuguese love to live and socialize with their families, friends, and colleagues.
Generous Retirement Benefits and Comprehensive Medical System
"Medical care for the elderly" is a prerequisite for retirement, and developed medical care is essential. Portugal's pension system is vast and comprehensive; those over 65 can receive pensions and retirement benefits. To ensure the lives of the elderly, there are supplementary pensions for those over 80. Long-term care allowances can be applied for in cases of long-term bedridden illness or severe mental illness, and elderly people living alone can apply for survivor's pensions.
Furthermore, the Portuguese national medical system is relatively complete. The government invests 10.1% of its GDP in healthcare annually. This makes its healthcare system rank 12th in the world by the World Health Organization, and on the other hand, its medical costs are very low. As long as you hold a medical insurance card, you can enjoy local public medical services. Moreover, Portugal implements a system of separating medicine from medical services, so doctors only have the right to issue prescriptions, and patients need to take the prescription to a pharmacy to buy medicine. Pharmacies are very convenient and can be found on every street corner; those with a green cross sign are pharmacies.
Mouth-Watering Wine and Food
With intoxicating red wine and mouth-watering food, the leisurely life of "fine wine in a luminous cup" is played out at any time in Portugal. Egg tarts can be said to be the iconic food of Portugal. In addition, Portuguese cod, grilled sardines, Portuguese stews, cheese, and other delicacies are all mouth-watering. You can imagine yourself in an area with a beautiful environment and fresh air, tasting various fine Portuguese wines and trying a rich and diverse feast of food, spending your "Portuguese time" in a relaxed manner.
At the same time, the cost of living in Portugal is extremely low, and retiring here allows you to obtain a higher quality of life at a lower cost. Portugal also has a long history and brilliant culture, coupled with a world-renowned medical system and enviable retirement benefits, so it is no surprise that it has become a treasure trove for retirement. In fact, as a livable and tourist-friendly country in Europe, Portugal can meet the needs of many people in terms of food, clothing, housing, transportation, tourism, and investment. More and more people are choosing to go to Portugal for various reasons such as tourism, immigration, investment, and study abroad.
Currently, through the Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program, investors can purchase property starting from 280,000 Euros to apply for Portugal Golden Residence status for three generations of their family, enjoying Portugal's generous social benefits and high-quality educational resources, and traveling freely through 26 Schengen countries. It can be described as killing many birds with one stone!
At the same time, those who hold a Portugal Golden Residence Permit for 5 years and meet the annual residency requirement of 7 days, and pass the Portuguese language A2 level exam, are eligible to apply for Portuguese citizenship and receive an EU passport, enjoying the generous benefits of EU citizenship. At the same time, for children of those holding Portugal Golden Residence status, if they choose to return to China for development, they can participate in the Joint Entrance Exam for Overseas Chinese Students as overseas Chinese students, easily enrolling in top-tier universities such as 985 and 211, and enjoying higher education in mainland China.
As a top 500 Asian brand and a group focusing on investment immigration for over 20 years, Worldway Group was one of the earlier immigration agencies in China to promote the Portugal Golden Residence Permit project in October 2012. In April 2013, it joined hands with the Embassy of Portugal in China to hold the "Portugal Golden Residence Program Launch Ceremony," introducing the Portugal Golden Residence Program to China and helping many investors realize their dreams of Portugal. Worldway Group is your trusted choice for handling Portugal immigration.
For more details on Portugal property investment immigration, please call the Worldway service hotline. Mainland China: 400-138-2929, Hong Kong, China: (852) 2802 8798, or follow this official account and leave a message at the end of the article. Senior immigration consultants will provide you with professional answers.
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