Many Portuguese immigration applicants can relate to the challenge of needing to pass the CIPLE A2 Portuguese proficiency test to obtain permanent residency or citizenship. Like many residents, I spent five years in Portugal with linguistic skills that can generously be described as “nascent”, yet I always dreamed of gaining Portuguese nationality. In mid-2024, I […]
In a recent report released by Henley Partner, Portugal’s Golden Visa was name as the top Residency by Investment Program. Let’s take a Close look on this. Portugal Golden Visa: Easiest and Quickest Way to Get EU Citizenship Portugal’s Golden Visa program has consistently ranked as a top choice for investors. It got a full […]
Let’s take a moment to celebrate our recent achievements, the success of our recent exhibition in Hong Kong on March 23rd and 24th, as part of our Asia Tour. As part of this event, I was honoured to be one of the speakers, sharing insights on the Portugal Golden Visa program. Our session at the […]
Great news on Portugal Golden Visa. The president has signed the new laws on the Portuguese citizenship. The major positive change for Golden Visa applicants is that the 5 years clock for applying citizenship will start/ have already started ticking from the moment you submit your online application (when your application fee is paid). This […]
Hey wanderlust enthusiasts! The 2023 World Travel Awards were nothing short of spectacular, showcasing the crème de la crème in the global travel industry. Let’s dive into the dazzling achievements of Portugal, as it secured prestigious travel awards. Portugal: Basking in Glory! 🇵🇹 Drumroll, please! Portugal has once again proven itself as a travel haven, […]
Portugal has become a very attractive place for people looking to relocate or establish a strategic investment foothold in the constantly changing global living and investing landscape. As we move forward into 2024, people who are thinking about moving abroad are still drawn to Portugal because of its captivating history, vibrant culture, and advantageous economic […]
Great news for our Golden Visa clients! On January 5th, the Portuguese Parliament voted on amendments to the Portuguese Citizenship Law, bringing about positive changes that significantly impact Golden Visa applicants. The Change of the Start Date of Legal Residency One of the key changes approved is in Article 15 – Residence. New Rule […]
It is the best of times, it is the worst of times. We live in uncertainty today. Can you be certain that whatever comfort zone you have will remain the same always? A social movement, political issues, economic issues, natural disaster… A back up plan is essential in today’s world, and a second passport gives […]
The “More Housing” bill was officially published on October 7, 2023, marking a significant shift in the Portugal Golden Visa landscape. This legislation brings several changes to the program, including the termination of real estate investment and the 1.5 millions capital transfer options, and in additions adjustments in fund eligibility criteria. Our preparations for this […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
