Recently, U.S. President Biden officially signed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (NDAA), which took immediate effect and included the AMIGOS ACT, officially making Portugal a U.S. E-1/E-2 treaty country.
The AMIGOS ACT aims to open E-1 and E-2 visas to Portuguese citizens in the U.S., allowing Portugal to become a treaty country for E-1 and E-2 visas, enabling them to engage in trade or significant investment in the U.S.
At the same time, the new law introduces new eligibility requirements for E-1/E-2 visas: E-1/E-2 visas can be opened to citizens of treaty countries who have invested in citizenship, provided they have resided continuously in the new nationality country for at least three years.
The U.S. E-2 visa is a non-immigrant visa issued to citizens of U.S. treaty countries. Currently, China is not included among U.S. treaty countries, thus Chinese citizens cannot directly apply for the E-2 visa. At present, Chinese citizens can apply for the U.S. E-2 visa indirectly through passports from countries such as Montenegro, Turkey, and Grenada. Now that Portugal has joined the U.S. treaty countries, Chinese investors will have another option to apply for the U.S. E-2 visa through a Portuguese passport.
With the support of E-1 and E-2 visas, obtaining Portuguese citizenship will become one of the shortcuts for investors to immigrate to the U.S., and coupled with its inherent investment value, the value of Portuguese citizenship is self-evident!
How to apply for a Portuguese passport?
Portugal, a member of the European Union, has a relaxed citizenship policy that attracts countless applicants aspiring for an EU passport. Currently, investors can apply for Portuguese golden residence status by investing from €280,000 in real estate, allowing three generations of the family to apply for Portuguese golden residence status. According to the Portuguese Nationality Law, holders of the Portuguese golden residence visa only need to accumulate 35 days of residence in Portugal within five years, and one of the spouses must pass the Portuguese A2 language exam, allowing them to bring their spouse and minor children to apply for Portuguese citizenship, thereby obtaining a Portuguese EU passport and EU citizenship.
Holding a Portuguese passport not only allows visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 180 countries and regions but also enables free movement, work, and residence in 27 EU member states (including Germany, Austria, Italy, France, Finland, etc.) as well as three member states of the European Economic Area (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein) and Switzerland, totaling 31 European countries. Holders enjoy the generous benefits of EU citizenship, and they can also apply for the E-2 visa to enter the U.S., making it a win-win situation!
Worldway Group, ranked among Asia's top 500 brands, is one of the early immigration agencies promoting the Portuguese golden residence program in China. We are collaborating with reputable Portuguese developers to introduce another high-quality Portuguese immigration project—Portuguese duplex apartments—to help investors seize the opportunity for property investment immigration in Portugal!
The project is located in the popular tourist destination of Alentejo, Portugal, conveniently situated near the beautiful Des and Comporta beaches. The project is a gated residential community combining modern minimalist style with natural pastoral elements, offering users independent private garden areas for enhanced privacy. The project is well-equipped with amenities, including a public swimming pool and dining area. The total area of the project is approximately 1,600 square meters, with each duplex building consisting of two levels, featuring natural wood materials and wood-colored decorations, eco-friendly furniture, and large floor-to-ceiling windows for ample natural light, making it comfortable and livable. The project complies with the Portuguese golden residence law, requiring an investment starting from €280,000, allowing the entire family to apply for Portuguese golden residence status.
As a top 500 Asian brand and an investment immigration agency with over 20 years of focus, Worldway Group was one of the first immigration agencies in China to promote the Portuguese 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 Portuguese Golden Residence Program," introducing the Portuguese golden residence program to China and helping numerous investors realize their dreams of Portugal. Worldway Group is your trusted choice for processing Portuguese immigration.
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