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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Updated: May 28, 2026 The Portugal Golden Visa is not only about receiving the first residence card. For many families, it is the starting point for a longer European residency and citizenship plan. After holding a Portugal Golden Visa for a period of time, most families begin to think about the next step. Should they […]
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 —- 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 […]
