Recently, the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service (SEF) released the data for the Golden Visa program for February 2023. In total, 130 main applicants and 209 dependents were approved for the Portuguese Golden Visa in February 2023, with an investment amount of 55.29 million euros. Among these, 23 main applicants were from China, ranking first, followed by the United States (21), Turkey (14), India (12), and Brazil (9).
From the perspective of investment methods, among all approved applicants in February 2023, 87 applicants chose real estate investment projects to obtain the Golden Visa through property purchases, with an investment amount of 36.9143 million euros, of which 25.7911 million euros was allocated to the 500,000 euro property investment immigration project; 11.1232 million euros went to the 350,000 euro 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, showing that by the end of February this year, 11,758 main applicants had been approved for the Portuguese Golden Visa, with 19,171 dependents approved. Among these, Chinese families accounted for a significant portion, with 5,281 households approved, reflecting the strong interest and recognition of Portuguese immigration projects among Chinese investors. Moreover, through the Golden Residence Permit program, Portugal has attracted a total investment of 6.853 billion euros, of which 6.118 billion euros was directly invested in the real estate market, indicating that real estate investment remains the primary mode of investment. Furthermore, not only Chinese investors but global investors also have a keen interest in the positive development trend of Portuguese real estate.
As a country that is well-suited for living and tourism in Europe, Portugal's lenient immigration policies have attracted numerous applicants aspiring for EU passports. Whether it is for living, tourism, investment, or studying, Portugal meets the needs of many people, and more and more individuals are choosing to come to Portugal for various reasons, including tourism, immigration, investment, and studying.
For those intending to immigrate to Portugal, now is the time to seize the final opportunity and submit your applications as soon as possible! On February 16 local time, the Portuguese Prime Minister announced the termination of the Portuguese Golden Residence Permit policy. This means that the Golden Residence program will soon exit the historical stage. The original announcement of the policy shutdown was scheduled for March 16 but has now been extended to March 30, with an anticipated grace period. Those who act now still have the opportunity; time is running out for investors, and immediate action is the best strategy!
Recently, there has been frequent news about changes in immigration policies across various European countries. For investors, acting quickly regarding immigration is indeed not just a saying. Currently, there are few projects available in the immigration market that provide fast access to EU citizenship, and the Portuguese Golden Residence project is an excellent stepping stone for acquiring an EU passport at a low threshold.
Currently, investors can start buying property through the Portuguese Golden Residence Permit program from 280,000 euros, allowing their entire family to apply for Portuguese Golden Residence status, enjoy generous social benefits and high-quality educational resources in Portugal, travel freely across 27 Schengen countries, and meet the corresponding conditions for children to participate in the Overseas Chinese Student Examination as Overseas Chinese students, easily entering top universities such as the 985 and 211 institutions, benefiting immensely from mainland educational opportunities. Additionally, after holding the Portuguese Golden Residence Permit visa for five years and meeting the annual residence requirement of seven days, they are eligible to apply for Portuguese citizenship and receive a Portuguese EU passport, enjoying the generous benefits associated with EU citizenship.
The Worldway Group, one of the top 500 Asian brands and an immigration agency that has been promoting the Portuguese Golden Residence plan in China since its early days, has collaborated with reputable Portuguese developers to proudly introduce another high-quality Portuguese immigration project - Portuguese Duplex Small Villas, helping investors seize the opportunity for property-based immigration to Portugal!
As one of the top 500 Asian brands and an immigration agency focussing on investment immigration for over 20 years, Worldway Group was among the earliest to promote the Portuguese Golden Residence Visa project in China in October 2012 and collaborated with the Portuguese Embassy in China to hold the "Launch Ceremony of the Portuguese Golden Residence Plan" in April 2013, introducing the Portuguese Golden Residence Program to China and helping many investors realize their dreams in Portugal. Worldway Group is your reliable choice for processing Portuguese immigration.
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