The Truth Behind Global Immigrant Families Flocking to Portugal!

More and more international families are choosing Portugal as their destination for overseas residency and future life.

Data from the National Statistics Institute of Portugal shows that as of December 2025, the resident population of Portugal has reached approximately 11.4 million, among which the foreign resident population has reached 1,597,539, accounting for 14% of the total national population.

Between 2021 and 2025, the foreign resident population in Portugal increased by 849,384, more than doubling in four years. Based on the change in the stock of foreign population, this represents an average daily increase of approximately 581 foreign residents.

Behind the continuous growth of the foreign population is the ever-increasing comprehensive appeal of Portugal in terms of residency rights, children's education, European mobility, work and business, medical services, and living environment.

For families who wish to plan for European residency in advance while balancing their domestic careers, children's growth, and future life, the Portugal Golden Visa is becoming a residency planning option with long-term value.

Portugal has a complete system of basic and higher education.

Public education in Portugal implements 12 years of compulsory education, providing students with a comprehensive and systematic education from kindergarten to high school. In addition to public schools, Portugal also offers various educational choices such as international schools. Families can arrange for their children to receive public or international education in Portugal based on their age, language foundation, and future academic direction, and further connect to local and European higher education resources.

If a family plans to return to their home country for further education through the Joint Entrance Exam for Overseas Chinese Students, they can participate in the exam as an overseas Chinese student and easily gain admission to prestigious universities such as 985 and 211 institutions with lower scores, enjoying mainland higher education!

Portugal is a member of the European Union and a Schengen country.

After holding a valid Portuguese residence permit, applicants can travel to other Schengen countries without needing to apply for an additional Schengen Visa, provided they comply with the short-stay rules of the Schengen Area. Currently, there are 29 countries in the Schengen Area, making travel arrangements more flexible for business trips, visiting children, or family vacations.

Holders of a Portuguese Golden Residence Permit can legally reside and work in Portugal, and can register companies and conduct business activities in accordance with local laws.

Portugal is located in southwestern Europe, facing the Atlantic market. For families with needs in cross-border trade, professional services, technology startups, or overseas business, Portuguese residency can provide more convenience for entering the local market and connecting to European business resources.

Applicants can choose to maintain their domestic careers while also gradually establishing a business platform in Portugal according to the needs of their enterprise, allowing residency planning and career layout to complement each other.

Foreigners legally residing in Portugal can apply for a user number for the Portuguese National Health Service (SNS) and receive corresponding medical services at local public medical institutions.

Portugal has a mild climate, with an average of about 3,000 hours of sunshine per year, and a coastline and beach resources stretching for about 850 kilometers.

From the modern urban life of Lisbon and the historical culture of Porto to the coastal environments of Cascais and the Algarve, Portugal can meet different needs such as education, business, vacation, and retirement.

In the 2026 Global Peace Index released by the Institute for Economics and Peace, Portugal ranks seventh in the world, continuing to remain among the most peaceful countries globally.

A Portuguese Golden Residence Permit can connect multiple rights including family residency, children's education, Schengen travel, work and business, medical resources, and long-term residence.

Currently, you can apply for a Portuguese Golden Residence status for three generations of your family by investing in the Portugal Fund Investment Immigration Program, with an investment starting from 500,000 Euros.

In addition, you can also immigrate to Portugal through the Portugal Cultural and Artistic Donation Program. According to the regulations of the act, applicants only need to invest 200,000 Euros to apply for a Portuguese Golden Residence status for three generations of their family.

• In April 2013, WorldWay joined hands with the Embassy of Portugal in China to hold the "Portugal Golden Residence Program Launch Ceremony," introducing the Portugal Golden Residence Program to China;

• In 2013, WorldWay launched and organized the "2013 European Immigration Year" across the country, and held China's first "European Property Exhibition" themed on Europe in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Qingdao, sweeping the trend of European investment immigration across China;

• For many years, WorldWay has maintained friendly interactions with the Portuguese government, 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 projects, WorldWay has an experienced professional documentation team for European immigration, making it your trusted choice for handling Portuguese immigration.

For more details on Portuguese immigration, please inquire in mainland China: 400-138-2929, Hong Kong, China Customer Service Center: (852)2802 8798