Since the launch of the Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program on October 8, 2012, it has been favored by Chinese investment immigrants. Among the three investment options, real estate investment immigration is the most popular. Its advantages include "no immigration detention, the right to work, access to free public education, free medical care, pension benefits, family reunification," and more.
After holding a Golden Visa for 6 years, investors may apply for Portuguese citizenship, which requires the applicant to pass the Portuguese A2 level proficiency test. For investors planning to apply for naturalization in the future, now is the time to start preparing.
What is the Portuguese A2 level?
1. Understand simple notices posted in streets and other places by public utility institutions (shops, supermarkets, banks, post offices, hospitals);
2. Understand timetables (such as transport tickets and business hours);
3. Understand simple spatial orientation and directions of movement;
4. Understand basic accommodation information and guides;
5. Identify the main sections of a menu;
6. Understand simple medication instructions, including why (headache or neck pain) and when (after meals) to take the medication;
7. Understand product information;
8. Understand information on planes, scrapbooks, and cards;
9. Identify various sections of newspapers and magazines, such as the sports section or classified ads section;
10. Understand general news, classified ads, and simple news headlines;
11. Fill out forms and personal information, such as checking into a hotel, opening a bank account, or registering with a service provider;
12. Write formal texts, such as postcards or letters in a personal capacity; write short messages to colleagues for daily matters or make requests to colleagues.
A2 Exam Format:
The A2 Portuguese exam is divided into reading comprehension and writing, listening, and oral expression. The reading comprehension and writing section lasts one hour and 15 minutes, accounting for 45% of the score; the listening section mainly tests content related to occupation, education, daily life, and personal matters, lasting 30 minutes and accounting for 30% of the score; the oral expression section requires two candidates to complete it together, lasting 10-15 minutes and accounting for 25% of the score.
