Recently, the globally renowned expatriate community InterNations released the "Expat City Ranking 2022" report. Among the cities most suitable for expatriates, the top three are Valencia, Dubai, and Mexico City, with Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, following closely in fourth place.
This report was based on a survey of over 10,000 expatriates living in 181 countries and regions worldwide, ranking 50 cities globally. The evaluation criteria included quality of life, personal financial situation, working abroad, and ease of settling in.
Lisbon achieved an excellent 4th place in this year's ranking and is also one of the cities among the 50 listed where expatriates enjoy the highest level of happiness in their overseas lives. Lisbon is also one of the cities with a high quality of life index score (5th place). Almost all expatriates (98%) are very satisfied with the local climate and weather.
Expatriates in Lisbon also highly praise the local culture, nightlife, and leisure activities. Furthermore, nine out of ten expatriates surveyed feel that Lisbon is safe and that it is convenient to get around by walking or cycling. In the Ease of Settling In Index, Lisbon ranks 5th, performing particularly well in the friendliness of locals and the culture and welcome subcategories, ranking 4th and 2nd respectively. One immigrant stated: "I love the hospitality, patience, and easy-going nature of the Portuguese. They are helpful, friendly, and polite." In fact, many expatriates describe local Portuguese residents as generally friendly, the local culture as easy to adapt to, and find their social lives enjoyable.
As an EU member state, Portugal has long been a well-known European destination for living and tourism, attracting visitors from all over the world for vacations every year. Portugal has a superior environment and is suitable for living, often hailed as a "warm harbor." Its northern region has a temperate maritime climate with broad-leaved forests, while the south has a subtropical Mediterranean climate. The average temperature is 7–11°C in January and 20–26°C in July. The average annual 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 highly suitable for living and vacationing.
At the same time, Portugal is one of the oldest countries in Europe, possessing a rich history, vibrant culture, unique cuisine, charming beaches, and idyllic countryside. It can be said that whether for daily life, tourism, or investment, Portugal can meet the needs of many people, and an increasing number of individuals are choosing to go to Portugal for various reasons such as tourism, immigration, investment, and study abroad. Since Portugal launched its Golden Residence Permit Program in 2012, it has been highly sought after by numerous immigrant investors worldwide.
Currently, there are few programs in the immigration market that allow for the rapid acquisition of EU status, and the Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program is an excellent springboard for obtaining an EU passport with a low threshold. Through the Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program, investors can purchase property starting from 280,000 EUR to apply for Portugal Golden Residence status for their entire family of three generations, enjoying Portugal's generous social welfare and high-quality educational resources, and free travel across 26 Schengen countries. Furthermore, by meeting the corresponding conditions, children can participate in the Joint Entrance Exam for Overseas Chinese Students as overseas Chinese students, allowing them to easily enter prestigious universities like 985 and 211 institutions with lower scores and enjoy mainland higher education—truly a multi-benefit solution! At the same time, holding a Portugal Golden Residence Permit visa for 5 years and meeting the low residency requirement of 7 days per year makes one eligible to apply for Portuguese citizenship, receive a Portuguese EU passport, and enjoy the generous welfare benefits of EU citizens.
As a Top 500 Asian Brand and a group dedicated to investment immigration for over 20 years, WorldWay was one of the early immigration agencies in China to promote the Portugal Golden Residence visa program in October 2012. In April 2013, it partnered 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 numerous investors realize their dreams of Portugal. WorldWay is your trusted choice for handling Portuguese immigration.
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