According to recent local news reports in Portugal, the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service (SEF) will close in October 2023. Responsibilities previously handled by the agency will be transferred to other government departments. Pending Golden Residence Permit applications, renewals, and other related matters will also be managed by the new departments and will not be affected by the closure of the agency.
In fact, the restructuring of the Portuguese immigration agency has been underway since last year and is not a sudden announcement of closure. It is worth noting that the closure of the immigration agency is not directly related to the termination of the Portuguese Golden Residence Permit Program.
Currently, the termination date and relevant details of the Portuguese Golden Residence Permit Program are still awaiting discussion and a vote by the Portuguese Parliament. Following the vote, the legislation must be signed by the President before it can be implemented. The entire legislative process is expected to take approximately two months. Investment immigration applications will not be suspended before the final legislation is enacted. The specific deadline for the Portuguese Golden Residence Permit Program and whether there will be a grace period are currently unknown. Worldway Group will continue to monitor the situation and share any new information as soon as it becomes available.
Therefore, for those interested in immigrating to Portugal, it is urgent to plan early and seize the policy window to ensure submission before the policy is announced and takes effect.
Currently, through the Portuguese Golden Residence Permit Program, investors can purchase property starting from 280,000 Euros to apply for Portuguese Golden Residence status for three generations of their family. This allows them to enjoy Portugal's generous social welfare and high-quality educational resources, travel freely within the 27 Schengen countries, and, upon meeting the relevant conditions, enable their children to participate in the Joint Entrance Exam for Overseas Chinese Students. This allows them to easily gain admission to prestigious 985 and 211 universities with lower scores and enjoy mainland higher education—truly a multi-benefit solution! At the same time, after holding a Portuguese Golden Residence Permit for 5 years and meeting the low residency requirement of 7 days per year, one is eligible to apply for Portuguese citizenship, obtain a Portuguese EU passport, and enjoy the generous benefits of EU citizenship.
As one of the Top 500 Asian Brands, Worldway Group, as one of the earliest immigration agencies to promote the Portuguese Golden Residence Permit Program in China, has partnered with powerful Portuguese developers to grandly introduce another high-quality Portuguese immigration project—the Portuguese duplex apartment, helping investors seize the opportunity of immigration through property purchase in Portugal!
The project is located in the popular Portuguese tourist destination of Alentejo, with a convenient location very close to the beautiful Melides and Comporta beaches. The project is a gated residential community that combines modern minimalist style with a natural pastoral style. Users can enjoy independent private garden areas with good privacy. The project has complete supporting facilities, including a public swimming pool and a public dining area. The project covers an area of approximately 1,600 square meters. Each duplex apartment will consist of 2 floors, featuring raw wood materials and wood-toned decorations, eco-friendly concept furniture, and floor-to-ceiling windows for natural light, 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.
As a Top 500 Asian Brand and investment immigration specialist for over 20 years, Worldway Group was one of the earliest immigration agencies to promote the Portuguese Golden Residence Visa program in China in October 2012. In April 2013, it partnered 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 numerous investors realize their dreams of Portugal. Worldway Group is your trusted choice for handling Portuguese immigration.
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