In today's ever-changing global environment, more and more families are beginning to plan for overseas residency in advance, and whether the destination is safe and stable has become an important consideration.
For a family, safety is not only related to daily life, but also affects the growth of children, the retirement of parents, and future settlement. A country with good social order and a stable living environment can provide more security for the long-term development of a family.
Global Peace Index 7th
Portugal's Safety Strength Recognized Again
According to the "2026 Global Peace Index" released by the Institute for Economics and Peace, Portugal ranks 7th out of 163 countries and regions worldwide, once again entering the ranks of the world's top ten most peaceful countries.
The Global Peace Index comprehensively evaluates the level of peace and safety in each country based on 23 indicators, including social security, political stability, and the risk of conflict. In 2026, Portugal retained its 7th place ranking globally with a score of 1.427. In fact, Portugal has consistently ranked among the world's most peaceful countries for many years, and its stable social environment has become an important foundation for its long-term livability.
Portugal's safety is reflected in every aspect of daily life
Portugal's sense of security is not just a ranking on a list, but is reflected in its stable social order and daily life.
Portugal's overall public security situation is good, and its public safety system is relatively complete. Whether in major cities like Lisbon and Porto, or in coastal areas and small and medium-sized towns, the living atmosphere is relatively peaceful, providing residents with a reassuring living environment.
Portugal's crime rate is relatively low among European countries, and serious violent crime is rare. A sound policing and public safety management system also provides strong protection for the daily lives of residents.
At the same time, Portuguese society is highly inclusive and friendly to foreign residents and tourists. The comfortable pace of life and gentle community atmosphere also make it easier for foreign families to integrate into local life.
For those planning for their children's education, family settlement, or future retirement, such a living environment makes Portugal not only suitable for short-term stays but also attractive for long-term living.
Safety and stability provide more confidence for long-term family planning
For short-term tourists, safety means more peace of mind when traveling; but for families planning to obtain Portuguese residency and live there long-term, safety carries a more profound significance.
Children can learn and grow in a relatively stable environment, parents can arrange their stays and retirement with more peace of mind, and applicants can gradually establish their life, education, and career arrangements in Portugal according to their family's needs.
Especially in today's world of increasing uncertainty, choosing a country that is peaceful in the long term, socially stable, and has a comfortable pace of life is in itself an added layer of security for the family.
And Portugal's appeal goes beyond safety. As a member of the EU and the Schengen Area, Portugal also combines a comfortable and livable environment, convenient travel within Europe, rich educational resources, flexible residency requirements, and long-term extendable residency pathways, providing families with a more complete choice for European residency planning.
Clear residency pathways, more flexibility for family planning
Currently, you can apply for the Portuguese Golden Residence Permit for your whole family of three generations by investing from 500,000 EUR in funds through the Portugal Fund Investment Immigration Program.
In addition, you can also immigrate to Portugal through the Portugal Cultural and Artistic Donation Program. According to the law, applicants only need to invest 200,000 EUR to apply for the Portuguese Golden Residence Permit for their whole family of three generations.
WorldWay——An active promoter of European investment immigration programs, the professional immigration agency that introduced the "Portugal Golden Residence Permit" to China
• In April 2013, WorldWay, in collaboration with the Embassy of Portugal in China, held the "Portugal Golden Residence Permit Launch Ceremony," introducing the Portugal Golden Residence Permit to China;
• In 2013, WorldWay launched and organized the "2013 European Immigration Year" nationwide, and held China's Europe-themed "European Property Exhibition" in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Qingdao, sweeping the trend of European investment immigration across China;
• WorldWay has maintained friendly interactions with the Portuguese government for many years, and senior executives of WorldWay have met with the President of Portugal, the Deputy Prime Minister, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Ambassador to China, and other dignitaries.
As an active promoter of European investment immigration programs, WorldWay has an experienced team of European immigration documentation specialists and is your trusted choice for handling Portuguese immigration.
For more details on Portuguese immigration, please contact us in Mainland China: 400-138-2929, or our Hong Kong Customer Service Center: (852)2802 8798