Recently, the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service (SEF) announced the Golden Visa data for September 2022. In September 2022, a total of 120 main applicants and 175 dependent applicants were approved for the Portuguese Golden Visa, with an investment amount of €67.427 million. Among them, there were 26 main applicants from China, ranking first, followed by the United States (17), the United Kingdom (16), Brazil (14), and India (7).
In terms of investment methods, among all approved applicants in September 2022, 100 applicants chose real estate investment projects, that is, obtaining the Golden Visa through property purchase, with an investment amount of €57.044 million, of which €41.623 million flowed into the €500,000 property investment immigration project; €15.421 million flowed into the €350,000 old property renovation project.
In addition, the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service also updated the overall data since the implementation of the Golden Residence Permit policy in October 2012. The data shows that by the end of September this year, a total of 11,180 main applicants had been approved for the Portuguese Golden Visa, with 18,368 dependent applicants approved. Among them, Chinese families accounted for nearly half, with 5,194 families approved, accounting for approximately 46.5%, indicating the love and recognition of Chinese investors for the Portuguese immigration project. Moreover, through the Golden Residence Permit program, Portugal has attracted a total investment of €6.565 billion, of which €5.89 billion was directly invested in the real estate market, demonstrating investors' strong interest in the Portuguese real estate market.
Currently, investors can apply for Portuguese Golden Residence status through the Portugal Golden Residence Program, starting with an investment of €280,000 to purchase property, allowing three generations of the family to apply for Portuguese Golden Residence status, enjoy Portugal's generous social welfare and high-quality educational resources, freely travel to 26 Schengen countries, and meet the corresponding conditions for children to participate in the Overseas Chinese Student Joint Examination, easily gain admission to prestigious universities such as 985 and 211, and enjoy education in mainland universities, achieving multiple benefits! At the same time, after holding the Portuguese Golden Residence Permit visa for 5 years and meeting the low residency requirement of 7 days per year, one is eligible to apply for Portuguese citizenship and receive a Portuguese EU passport, enjoying the generous benefits of EU citizens.
Worldway Group, ranked among Asia's top 500 brands, is one of the early immigration agencies in China to promote the Portugal Golden Residence Program. Together with strong Portuguese developers, we proudly introduce another high-quality Portugal immigration project—the apartments in the center of Porto, helping investors seize the opportunity for property immigration in Portugal!
Porto City Center Apartments
◆ Located in the artistic and trendy area of Porto city center, adjacent to many attractions
◆ Convenient transportation, within walking distance to the metro station, close to Porto Airport
◆ Gated community with complete facilities, including private gardens
◆ The project complies with the Golden Residence Permit law, with flexible investment options
This project is located in the city center of Porto, with a very convenient location; the project is well-equipped with dedicated private parking spaces, a gym, shared gardens, private gardens, etc. Additionally, it features a community-exclusive reception lobby and shared dining areas, providing users with more social spaces. Various facilities meet all aspects of living needs; the project will bring residents a new life rich in artistic sense, where they can feel the combination of tradition and modernity. The project complies with the Portuguese Golden Residence Permit law, allowing one investment to apply for Portuguese Golden Residence status for the whole family.
Project Renderings
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As one of Asia's top 500 brands and focusing on investment immigration for over 20 years, Worldway Group is one of the earliest immigration agencies in China to promote the Portugal Golden Residence Visa project in October 2012. In April 2013, we collaborated with the Portuguese Embassy in China to hold the "Launch Ceremony of the Portugal Golden Residence Program," introducing the Portugal Golden Residence Program to China and helping many investors realize their dreams of Portugal. Worldway Group is your trusted choice for processing Portugal immigration applications.
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Note: 1. Within the legal limits, the interpretation rights of this promotional activity belong to Worldway Group. 2. Investment involves risks; the above information is for reference only. Property images are for reference only, subject to actual delivery.