Great news! On June 22, 2026, Beijing Capital Airlines will officially launch a direct flight route from Beijing Daxing to Lisbon, Portugal!
This is not just the opening of a new route, but a significant benefit for personnel exchanges, economic and trade cooperation, and cultural communication between China and Portugal. For families considering overseas residency planning, this news undoubtedly adds more practical convenience to configuring their Portuguese status.
The era of direct flights is here, significantly improving travel efficiency
• Direct Flight Convenience: Operates once a week on Mondays. Outbound flight JD627 departs from Beijing Daxing International Airport at 10:55 and arrives in Lisbon at 17:15 local time. Return flight JD628 departs from Lisbon at 18:55 local time and arrives at Beijing Daxing International Airport at 14:00 the following day.
• Comfortable Experience: Utilizing Airbus A330 wide-body aircraft, configured with business and economy classes, and equipped with a rich in-flight entertainment system, making the flight a pleasant time in the air.
• Global Connectivity: Upon arrival in Lisbon, passengers can conveniently connect to other cities within Portugal and Europe, such as Porto and Faro. At the same time, as a major aviation hub, Beijing Daxing also makes it easy for passengers to arrange their itineraries in conjunction with the domestic flight network.
The opening of this route is an opportunity, but the inherent value of Portugal is what keeps many families focused on it. For those looking to balance residency planning, children's education, family lifestyle, and the convenience of travel within Europe, Portugal remains a "golden destination" for high-net-worth individuals moving to Europe.
Portugal Golden Visa: The Ideal Gateway to Europe
• Clear Thresholds, Diverse Paths: You can apply for a Golden Visa through methods such as investment funds or donations to Portuguese cultural and artistic projects, with transparent processes and efficient approval.
• Low Residency Requirements: A cumulative stay of 14 days every two years is sufficient to maintain status, allowing for flexibility between domestic careers and overseas residency.
• One Application, Three Generations: The main applicant can bring their spouse, children, and parents of both parties to obtain status together.
• High Livability, Low Cost of Living: With a sunny Mediterranean climate, a safe social environment, a friendly community atmosphere, and relatively low living costs, Portugal has been rated as one of the most livable countries in the world for many consecutive years.
• Enjoy Free Movement in the Schengen Area: Portugal is a member of the EU and the Schengen Area. Holding Portuguese residency or citizenship allows for free travel across 29 Schengen countries, making business, tourism, and family visits more convenient.
• Quality Educational Resources: Portugal has a well-developed public and private education system with costs lower than most Western European countries. It offers abundant international school and higher education resources, with degrees recognized globally. Children with residency can enroll directly in local schools, providing them with advantages for applying to prestigious European universities in the future, or the option to enter top mainland universities with lower scores as overseas Chinese students.
While Portugal's residency planning continues to receive attention, a new development at the policy level is worth noting. On April 1, 2026, local time, the Portuguese Parliament passed a new amendment to the Nationality Law, which will now be submitted to the President for approval and signature. It should be noted that this adjustment mainly targets naturalization rules and does not affect the Portuguese Golden Visa program itself. (For details, please click to read the previous report by WorldWay: [Flash News] New Trends in Portuguese Nationality Law: 2 Key Details)
For families hoping to establish their European status as soon as possible, it is even more important to view policy changes rationally and seize the current window of opportunity. Currently, you can apply for the Portuguese Golden Residence status for your whole family of three generations by investing in the Portuguese fund investment immigration program, starting from 500,000 Euros.
In addition, you can also immigrate to Portugal through the Portuguese cultural and artistic donation program. According to the law, applicants only need to invest 200,000 Euros to apply for the Portuguese Golden Residence status for their whole family of three generations, obtaining an EU passport conveniently at a low cost.
For more details on Portuguese immigration, please contact: Mainland China: 400-138-2929, Hong Kong Customer Service Center: (852)2802 8798