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Portugal is Favored by International Stars, What Are You Waiting For?
Lisbon is becoming increasingly fashionable, enough to captivate international stars. Scarlett Johansson, twice voted the world's sexiest woman, has purchased a luxury apartment in Príncipe Real, Lisbon's most artistic district. Pop diva Madonna is also a star who has recently garnered attention in Lisbon; she has now moved in with her son in the Janelas Verdes area in the center of Lisbon...
2017 Portugal Foreign Immigration Increased by 19%
According to a report by the Daily News, the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service recently announced that in 2017, Portugal issued 29,055 residence permits to non-EU third-country nationals, with the highest numbers coming from Brazilian and Asian immigrants. The overall number represents an increase of nearly 19% compared to the same period in 2016, marking the highest growth rate in the past five years, approaching pre-economic crisis levels.
Portugal SEF Reforms: Easier Approval for Renewals
Since September 12, 2017, the Portuguese SEF has been improving its traditional methods to accelerate the approval, fee payment, and renewal processes for the Portuguese Golden Residence Permit, thereby benefiting a vast number of applicants.
Multiple Positive Developments in Portugal
Portugal was one of the first countries in Europe to introduce a "residency by investment" program. Immigrating to Portugal allows you to enjoy extraordinary scenery while benefiting from investment returns and social welfare. Investor interest in Portuguese real estate has strengthened, reflecting the "value for money" of Portuguese assets. Recently, Portugal's economic recovery has brought a series of positive developments; let's take a look with WorldWay.
Portugal's Economic and Property Prices Rebound—Now Is the Time to Invest!
According to media reports, on February 28, Statistics Portugal officially released the 2017 national economic growth report: Portugal's annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2017 reached 193 billion euros, an increase of 2.7% compared to 2016, marking the highest growth rate since 2000. This figure exceeded most previous forecasts, including the 2.6% growth predicted by the government shortly before.
You Are Not Alone During the Spring Festival in Portugal
The Spring Festival is approaching. How do Chinese people living abroad spend this grand traditional holiday? In Portugal, the 'Happy Spring Festival' series of events, hosted annually by the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Portugal and the Lisbon City Council, takes place every year. Furthermore, various events and performances are organized spontaneously by local Chinese communities. Many locals and foreigners also participate, offering a rich variety of activities that are just as lively as the celebrations back in China...
Portugal's Immigration Authority Changes Procedures for Initial Filing and Renewal
Recently, Portugal issued a notice regarding new procedures for initial filings and renewals with the SEF (Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service). Previously, SEF initial filings could only be made via telephone, but this has now been completely replaced by a new method.
Portugal Ranks Among the Top Countries for Best Immigration Policies, a Perfect Second Home Overseas
According to reports from Notícias ao Minuto, in recent years, due to conflicts in Middle Eastern countries and the desire of refugees for better living conditions, Europe has experienced a large-scale wave of immigration. Faced with this situation, many European countries have shown exclusionary attitudes toward refugees, but Portugal is one of the few countries that has actively responded to refugee policies, ranking among the top in terms of best immigration policies.
Essential Living Guide for Portugal Immigrants: A Must-Read
Every country has its own local characteristics, customs, and traditions, and Portugal is no exception. Below, we introduce some practical living tips and important considerations for after you immigrate to Portugal.
France Relaxes Residency Policy, European Immigration Gains Popularity!
According to information released by the French Ministry of the Interior on January 16, France issued more residency permits in 2017, granting a total of 262,000 permits to foreigners, an increase of 13.7% compared to 2016. France issued more student residency permits to students from China, West Africa, and Maghreb countries, with an increase of 19.6%. Among these, France issued the most visas to Chinese citizens, an increase of 11.2%, reaching 3.4 million, including...
Portugal's Real Estate Investment Accounts for Over 90%, and the Number of Approvals for Nationals Ranks First!
The authoritative announcement by the WorldWay Immigration Group regarding the 'Top Ten Immigration Events of 2017' indicates a significant warming of the European investment immigration market. As an important European country, Portugal possesses strong attractiveness and competitiveness in terms of quality of life, travel, and investment. The Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service (SEF) has released the latest approval progress for the Golden Residence Permit, stating that as of December 31, the number of principal applicants approved has reached 55...
Portugal Immigration, An Excellent Choice for Investment + Education
Portugal boasts a beautiful environment and is a renowned kingdom of tourism, welcoming millions of international visitors every year. It offers high investment returns and significant potential for future appreciation. Portuguese real estate holds great advantages in terms of property rights, policies, and market maturity. Moreover, investing in Portuguese property enables a strategy of "funding education through property"; by purchasing homes, parents not only provide better living conditions for their children...