Portugal Golden Visa Annual Data: Americans Become the Largest Applicant Group

Recently, according to Portuguese news media, Portugal raised as much as 654.2 million euros in investment through the Golden Residence Permit in 2022, an increase of nearly 42% compared to 2021.

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Recently, according to Portuguese news media, Portugal raised as much as 654.2 million euros in investment through the Golden Residence Permit in 2022, an increase of nearly 42% compared to 2021.

Portugal Golden Visa Annual Data: Americans Become the Largest Applicant Group

Looking at the full-year data for 2022, the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service (SEF) issued Golden Residence Permits to 1,281 families in 2022, the highest figure since 2018, representing a 48% increase compared to 2021.

Portugal Golden Visa Annual Data: Americans Become the Largest Applicant Group
 

In 2022, the United States became the largest applicant group for the Portuguese Golden Visa, with 216 approved main applicants (compared to 102 in 2021), slightly ahead of the 213 approved main applicants from China.

Portugal Golden Visa Annual Data: Americans Become the Largest Applicant Group
 

In addition, the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service has updated the overall data since the launch of the Golden Residence policy in October 2012. Data shows that as of the end of December this year, 11,535 main applicants have been approved for the Portuguese Golden Visa. Among them, 5,247 Chinese families have been approved, accounting for more than half of the total number of successful applicants.

 

Portugal, a member of the European Union, has always been a well-known European country for livability and tourism, attracting tourists from all over the world for vacations every year. Portugal's relaxed immigration policy is also favored by countless applicants who aspire to obtain an EU passport. Whether it is food, clothing, housing, transportation, tourism, or investment, Portugal can meet the needs of many people, and more and more people are choosing to go to Portugal for various reasons such as tourism, immigration, investment, and study abroad. Since the launch of the Golden Residence program in 2012, it has been highly sought after by many immigrant investors around the world.

 

Currently, there are few programs in the immigration market that can quickly obtain EU status, and the Portuguese Golden Residence program is an excellent springboard for obtaining an EU passport with a low threshold. Through the Portuguese Golden Residence program, investors can purchase property starting from 280,000 euros to apply for Portuguese Golden Residence status for three generations of their family, enjoy Portugal's generous social welfare and high-quality educational resources, and travel freely across 27 Schengen countries. Furthermore, upon meeting the corresponding conditions, children can participate in the Joint Entrance Exam for Overseas Chinese Students as overseas Chinese students, easily gaining admission to prestigious universities such as 985 and 211 institutions with lower scores, and enjoying mainland higher education—truly achieving multiple goals at once! At the same time, holding a Portuguese Golden Residence permit 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 an EU citizen.

 

Portugal Golden Visa Annual Data: Americans Become the Largest Applicant Group

 

As one of the Top 500 Asian Brands, Worldway Group, as an immigration agency that promoted the Portuguese Golden Residence Program in China at an early stage, is joining hands with powerful Portuguese developers to grandly introduce another high-quality Portuguese immigration project—Portuguese duplex apartment units, helping investors seize the opportunity of property investment immigration in Portugal!

 

Portugal Golden Visa Annual Data: Americans Become the Largest Applicant Group

The project is located in the popular Portuguese tourist destination of Alentejo, with a convenient location very close to the beautiful beaches of Melides and Comporta. The project is a gated residential community combining modern minimalist style with natural pastoral style. Users can enjoy independent private garden areas with good privacy. The project has complete supporting facilities, including a public swimming pool, public dining areas, etc. The project covers an area of about 1,600 square meters, and each duplex unit will consist of 2 floors. The interior uses raw wood as raw material and wood-tone decoration, with eco-concept furniture and floor-to-ceiling windows for lighting, making it comfortable and livable. The project complies with the Portuguese Golden Residence Act, with an investment starting from only 280,000 euros, allowing the whole family to apply for Portuguese Golden Residence status.

Portugal Golden Visa Annual Data: Americans Become the Largest Applicant Group
 

As a Top 500 Asian Brand and Worldway Group, which has been focusing on investment immigration for over 20 years, we were one of the first immigration agencies in China to promote the Portuguese Golden Residence visa program in October 2012. In April 2013, we joined hands with the Embassy of Portugal in China to hold the "Portuguese Golden Residence Program Launch Ceremony," introducing the Portuguese Golden Residence Program to China and helping many investors realize their dreams of living in Portugal. Worldway Group is your trusted choice for handling Portuguese immigration.

Portugal Golden Visa Annual Data: Americans Become the Largest Applicant Group
 

Great news! To thank our new and old customers for their trust and support over the years, in January 2023, Worldway is launching a "Welcome Spring and Send Health" campaign. Apply for immigration and receive a health gift package to fight the epidemic together and bring love home! All immigration projects offer significant discounts, with multiple gifts to reward customers, and exclusive benefits sent continuously. Choose from immigration projects in 19 countries (regions); there is always one that suits you. Opportunities are rare, don't miss out! Limited-time rewards, apply as soon as possible!

Portugal Golden Visa Annual Data: Americans Become the Largest Applicant Group
 

For more details, please send us a private message in the comment section or call the Worldway service hotline: Mainland China: 400-138-2929, Hong Kong, China: (852) 2802 8798.

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Note: 1. Within the scope permitted by law, the right of interpretation of this promotional activity belongs to Worldway Group. 2. Investment involves risks, and choices should be made with caution.

 

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