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Golden Visa Europe: Top Programs for Investors

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Welcome to The Golden Portugal! We offer expert consultation and comprehensive solutions for your immigration journey, guiding you in securing a European Golden Visa and passport. Our services enable you to successfully relocate to some of Europe’s most desirable cities. Countries like Portugal, Spain, Greece, and Cyprus provide EU Golden Visa programs, which allow you to swiftly obtain EU European residency and European citizenship by investments in real estate or other assets. Schedule a consultation now to explore the various EU Golden Visa opportunities.

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Benefits of Golden Visa Europe

  • Expedited Access to an EU Golden Passport :  Enjoy the rights to live, work, and study accross all 27 EU member states.
  • Family Inclusion: Your spouse and children can also benefit, gaining EU permanent residency or citizenship.
  • Diverse Investment Options: Beyond real estate, options such as business and fund investments are available to cater to different investor preferences.

An Overview of the European Golden Visa/ Residency by Investment Programs

Portugal Golden Visa

Applying for a Portugal Golden Visa is the most direct route to obtaining an EU passport and EU citizenship. Among European immigration options, Portugal has the lowest entry requirements, with a minimal residency period of just 5 years. The residence permit allows for employment and offers tax-exempt fund investment benefits.

Qualifying Investment::

  • €500,000 in fund investment

Residency Requirements:

  • No need for long-term residency, minimal stay for 14 days in every 2 years
  • Permanent residency and citizenship can be applied for after holding the card for 5 years

Golden Visa Features:

✓ Part of the EU and Schengen Area

✓ Permits for entrepreneurship and employment

✓ Access to residency benefits such as public healthcare and education

✓ Dependents included – spouse, children, and parents

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Greece Golden Visa

The Greece Golden Visa offers immediate permanent residency, with the application process typically taking just a few months. It provides visa-free access to the Schengen Area and is an ideal option for individuals seeking immediate permanent residency with a low investment budget. 

Starting September 1, 2024, the property investment threshold will increase from €250,000 to €800,000. Schedule a consultation now to take advantage of Greece’s lowest investment immigration threshold before the deadline!*

*Sign a preliminary sale contract and pay a 10% deposit by August 31. Sign the final sale contract and pay the full property price by December 31.

Qualifying Investment:

  • €400,000 in fund investment
  • €250,000 / €500,000 in real estate investment (After September 1, 2024: Increased to €800,000 in real estate investment)

Residency Requirements:

  • Immediate permanent residency
  • Enter once every 5 years
  • Citizenship can be applied for after residing for 6 years and 2 months within a 7-year period

Golden Visa Features:

✓ Part of the EU and Schengen Area

✓ Entrepreneurship permitted (employment not allowed)

✓ Access to residency benefits such as public healthcare and education

✓ Dependents included – spouse, children, and parents

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Hungary Golden Visa

New legislation for the Hungary Golden Visa will take effect on July 1, 2024. The investment options include €250,000 in a real estate fund or €500,000 in residential property. A key advantage of this program is its low investment threshold, with investments made only after approval, eliminating the risk of making an investment without securing residency. The renewal of the residence permit is tied to your investment.

Qualifying Investment:

  • €250,000 in a real estate fund or
  • €500,000 in residential property

Residency Requirements:

  • Permanent residency can be applied for after residing for 2 years and 3 months within a 3-year period
  • Citizenship can be applied for after 8 years of residency

Golden Visa Features:

✓ Part of the EU and Schengen Area

✓ Entrepreneurship permitted (employment not allowed)

✓ Access to residency benefits such as public healthcare and education

✓ Dependents included – spouse, children, and parents

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Cyprus Golden Visa

The Cyprus Golden Visa grants immediate permanent residency linked to your investment. Although Cyprus is not yet part of the Schengen Area, it offers visa-free access to over 170 countries, including most Schengen countries. Unlike other European Golden Visas, it has income requirements.

Qualifying Investment:

  • €300,000 in real estate or fund investment

Residency Requirements:

  • Immediate permanent residency
  • Enter once every 2 years
  • Citizenship can be applied for after residing for 5 years within an 8-year period

Golden Visa Features:

✓ Part of the EU

✓ Entrepreneurship permitted (employment not allowed)

✓ Visa-free access to over 170 countries

✓ Access to residency benefits such as public healthcare and education

✓ Dependents included – spouse and children only

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Turkey Golden Visa

The Turkey Golden Visa offers a straightforward path to secure a second passport or citizenship with no stay or renewal requirements.
While Turkey is not part of the EU or Schengen, it provides an exceptional living environment on its own.
An immediate access to a second passport for a reasonable investment budget, and the holding period of the investment is merely 3 years, one of the shortest timeframe of golden visas.

Qualifying Investment:

USD500,000 investment in funds or property

Residency Requirements:

Get your citizenship immeidately. No stay requirements

✓ NOT part of EU of Schengen

✓ Entrepreneurship and employment permitted

✓ Dependent – Spouse, children

✓ Public healthcare and education

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Spain Golden Visa

The Spain Golden Visa has stringent residency requirements for citizenship. Additionally, dual citizenship is not permitted. This visa is recommended for those who wish to live and/or work in Spain, or simply need a residence permit in the EU.

Qualifying Investment: :

  • €500,000 in fund investment

Residency Requirements:

  • Permanent residency can be applied for after residing for 4 years and 2 months within a 5-year period
  • Citizenship can be applied for after residing for at least 183 days per year over a 10-year period
  • Dual citizenship is not allowed
  • Entry required for each visa renewal

Golden Visa Features:

✓ Part of the EU and Schengen Area

✓ Entrepreneurship and employment permitted

✓ Access to residency benefits such as public healthcare and education

✓ Dependents included – spouse, children, and parents

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