Some say that the EU passport is like a branching structure, capable of expanding into countless trunks, connecting the globe and extending to many corners of the world. It can be said that obtaining an EU passport is equivalent to holding a ticket to the world.
The EU passport is "hailed as one of the most coveted passports in the world"; however, obtaining an EU passport is not an easy task, as there are two critical obstacles in this process. The first is the limitation on residency duration; the second is the language requirement. These two factors are like a mountain that is difficult to climb, requiring applicants to invest a significant amount of time and effort to meet and address each requirement.
Surprisingly, there is a country in Europe, Portugal, that offers a convenient pathway for global investors to obtain an EU passport. The residency requirement for naturalization in Portugal is very low; after obtaining the Portuguese Golden Residence Permit through the Portugal immigration program, one only needs to accumulate an average of 14 days of residency every two years, totaling 35 days over five years, to meet the residency requirement. Moreover, applicants can apply for citizenship five years after submitting their immigration application. For investors, arranging a trip to Europe easily satisfies the residency duration without affecting their work and life in their home country.
Previously, the language requirement was only to reach a basic level of Portuguese A2; now it has become even simpler. According to the latest naturalization requirements in Portugal: Golden Visa holders applying for Portuguese citizenship can obtain a learning certificate by participating in the government-designated PLA Portuguese language course. This certificate can replace the Portuguese A2 exam certificate as the language document for the Portuguese citizenship application, and only one spouse needs to obtain the PLA certificate; minor children do not need a PLA certificate. This means that applicants no longer need to take the Portuguese A2 exam; completing the required hours and obtaining the language learning certificate is sufficient.
For applicants who cannot reside long-term and find it difficult to learn a new language, the low residency and language requirements for Portuguese citizenship are truly tailored for them! They have overcome the two major obstacles on the path to obtaining an EU passport.
As a member of the EU, Portuguese citizens can freely reside, work, live, and study in the 27 EU countries. Additionally, under the Agreement on the Free Movement of Persons (AFMP) between the EU and Switzerland, EU citizens (Portuguese citizens) can also freely travel to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. By applying for Portuguese nationality and becoming a Portuguese citizen, one can obtain an EU passport and enjoy the benefits of education, healthcare, and retirement in the 27 EU countries.
In recent years, Portugal's immigration program has been favored by investors. With the cessation of the Portuguese property investment immigration program, the popularity of the Portuguese fund immigration has been on the rise, becoming the mainstream method for immigrating to Portugal. According to the provisions of the Portuguese law, citizens from non-EU countries wishing to apply for the Portuguese Golden Visa can do so by investing in a fund of 500,000 euros. The investment period is a minimum of five years, and 60% of the investments in the fund must be directed towards commercial companies headquartered in Portugal, contributing to the economic and employment development of Portugal.
As a top 500 Asian brand and a company focused on investment immigration for over 20 years, the WorldWay Group was one of the first immigration agencies in China to promote the Portuguese Golden Residence Visa program 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 in Portugal. The WorldWay Group is your trusted choice for processing your immigration to Portugal.
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