1. If one person obtains residency, how can the whole family join?
According to the family reunification regulations of Portuguese immigration law, children must be under the age of eighteen to be included. If you are the head of the family and have obtained residency here, your spouse can join you and obtain residency; however, if your child is already 19 years old, they can only go abroad through other means such as studying.
2. What about education in Portugal?
Portugal has both public and private schools. If you have sufficient funds, you can arrange for your children to attend private schools. Some recommended international schools have branches in Portugal, where many children of high-ranking officials and elites study. Following the educational philosophy of our Chinese culture, interacting with these privileged children from a young age is beneficial for your child's future development. Additionally, private schools provide rigorous education that comprehensively develops children's various abilities.
3. How long does it take to obtain residency through immigration in Portugal?
After viewing properties, transferring funds, and purchasing a property, obtaining residency through investment immigration is quite straightforward; it can now be approved within a month.
4. After obtaining the immigration green card, how long must one stay in Portugal?
Many resources indicate that there is no immigration monitoring in Portugal; you only need to spend seven days in Portugal within a year, which is just enough to renew your residency. This is very convenient and suitable for many Chinese enterprises and large multinational companies, as there is no need to go through the hassle of visa applications each time; you can simply travel around with your Portuguese residency.
5. I speak English; is it commonly used in Portugal?
English is more commonly spoken in Lisbon, Porto, and the southern regions, making it suitable for communication with young people or those in suits. In other areas, Portuguese is primarily spoken. The south is a tourist area with many foreigners, so English is quite popular. Lisbon and Porto are large cities with many professionals, so basic communication in English is generally possible.
