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Breaking News – Portuguese President Veto The Latest ‘More Housing’ Bill

After a 6 months legislative process on habitation measures, Portuguese President of the Republic rejected the diploma and sent it back for amendments by the Parliament.  This gives at least one more month of window for Golden Visa Investors to apply under the current law, which still includes real estate options.   What did the President […]

Final Vote on Portugal Golden Visa 

On July 19th, the Portuguese Parliament voted on the final wording of the Golden Visa legislation following the Government proposal and a legislative process that started on February 16th. GOLDEN VISA PROGRAM 2023 –  Final Wording In summary, according to the proposal presented, we highlight the following points: A final note – Remember, regardless of […]

A Look into 2022 Portugal Golden Visa Total Approvals

Please note that this statistic is the final approval of Golden Visa (after your biometrics), and so you are probably seeing the trend for 1st to 3rd quarters of 2021 applications. Golden Visa Approval by Month We have charted the SEF approvals of Golden Visa by month below. We can see that the number of […]

A Tale of Twin Citizenships

If there is one lesson that we learnt from the Russia and Ukraine war, it is that our world can change in an instant.  Along with the recent ongoing lock down in Shanghai.  The lack of medical support in India in the second wave of Covid, all propel those who have the means and capabilities […]

In 2021, 89% of Our Clients Went for the Fund Route

2021 has ended, and with it, the opportunity of buying residential properties in Lisbon, Porto, or most of the coastal areas or investing merely 350k in a fund to get a Golden Visa is also gone with the wind.  Note: The Portugal Golden Visa regulations was changed again in 2023, check here the latest Golden […]

Portuguese Hidden Gems: Alcacer Do Sal

Alcácer is one of the oldest cities in Europe with history that dates back to 1000 B.C. Alcacer Do Sal is in the Alentejo region, which is set in the South of Portugal, between the Tagus River and the Algarve. The east borders Spain and the west is bathed by the Atlantic Ocean. It is […]

Is There Still Enough Time to Catch the Deadline of December 31st for My Golden Visa Application Submission?

With only a little more than 4 months left, those of you who haven’t started the process yet may be asking yourself, do I still have time to catch the deadline of December 31st, 2021? In short, starting next year, if you want to invest in real estate or investment funds for Golden Visa,   […]

Portugal Dual Citizenship : Complete Guide after 5 years of Residency

Are you considering Portugal dual citizenship? Acquiring a second citizenship can open up a world of opportunities, from expanded travel and residency rights to potential tax benefits. For those who have been permanent residents of Portugal for five years or more, there is an appealing pathway to obtain dual citizenship and even apply for a […]

The Best Plan B in the World!!

What will the next world crisis look like?  One thing we should know by now: having a plan B is getting more and more important as time goes by.  We’ve been noticing social, political and economical uncertainty spreading all over the world.  From South Africa to Iran, from USA riots to British citizens following Brexit. […]

Portugal Golden Visa Investment Options

Portugal Golden Visa investment options —- Real estate? Funds? Fully managed properties? Guaranteed income? Buy back option? How to choose from all these? The minimum investment thresholds for the various Portugal Golden Visa investment options are different. This means your budget may already have filtered out some of them. Check out here for a full list of […]

20 Reasons Why Portugal Maybe The Best Choice For A Second Passport

Portugal is the westernmost country of continental Europe, and is part of the European Union (EU). It is one of the oldest countries in Europe. Capital – Lisbon Language – Portuguese Population – ~10.3 million Currency – EURO Why is Portugal the most ideal choice for getting a EU passport, residency, citizenship? Quality of Life […]

5 Reasons an Immigration Consultant Can Help You and How to Choose a Good One

The role of a Portugal immigration consultant is kind of like a contractor for refurbishing your home. You can of course hire your own plumber and electrician, and then carpenters to do the woodwork, and tradesmen to install your kitchen and bathroom. Or, you can hire a contractor and let the contractor orchestrate the whole […]

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