GET EU CITIZENSHIP WITH THE PORTUGAL GOLDEN VISA PROGRAM
Duong Global helps investors and their families get the EU citizenship with the best EU citizenship investment program: the Portugal Golden Visa
Find out more how the Portugal Golden Visa and start your application today!
What is the Portugal Golden Visa Program?
The Portugal Golden Visa is the best EU citizenship program Duong Global offers that allows non-European citizens to have the right to permanent residence through investing in a real estate fund regulated by the EU and the Portuguese Government. The program offers a path to Portuguese/EU citizenship for foreign investors and their families without the need to reside in Portugal. With over 7,000 visas delivered, this arrangement provides permanent residency in exchange for investing 350,000 Euro in a highly regulated investment fund.
How can you get the Portugal Golden Visa and EU citizenship with Duong Global?
With local Portuguese immigration experts and multicultural immigration lawyers understanding your needs, Duong Global is by far the best law and business consulting firm with a team of legal and business experts that can assist you during the entire process so that you and your qualified family members get the Portugal Golden Visa and EU citizenship as fast as possible. Here are the steps we take to ensure the best experience for investors and their families:
What are the benefits of the Portugal Visa Program for foreign investors?
The are so many advantages in applying the Portugal Golden Visa Program that we have listed the main ones below:
- The Golden Visa program offers an expedited way for qualified foreign investors to get the Portuguese/EU Permanent Residency and citizenship.
- Foreign investors do not need to live in Portugal.
- No language, business, or education requirements for Golden Visa applicants.
- Investors receiving the Permanent Residency Card through the Golden Visa program are permitted to work and live anywhere in Portugal or Schengen Europe.
- Investors receiving the Portugal Golden Visa can travel to and from the European Union without a visa.
- Access the good Portuguese healthcare and education system (on the same basis as Portuguese citizens).
- The program facilitates family reunion. Spouses, children, and dependents may apply for residency for the purpose of reunification, and can also apply eventually for permanent residency and citizenship.
- Portugal Golden Visa offers the fastest permanent residency and citizenship processing time!
- One of the LOWEST investment fee! (€350,000).
- Among the world’s best quality of life with stable institutions, safe, modern health care system and education.
What are the benefits of getting the Portugal Golden Visa Program an Investment Fund?
The benefits of getting Portugal Golden Visa Program through Investment Fund include:
- Funds are regulated by the CMVM (Portuguese Capital Markets Board), managed, audited, and valued by independent and licensed companies.
- 0% tax on dividends and capital gain from the funds.
- No need to travel to Portugal looking for investment opportunities.
- You are not required to carry out investment management responsibilities.
- Our immigration lawyers will assist you through the Portugal Golden Visa Program.
What is the amount of investment for the Portugal Golden Visa?
The investment amount for Portugal Golden Visa is €350,000. However, at Duong Global, we offer two other programs for investors and families to live, work and study in Europe, including the Start-up Visa Program with the investment is €99,000 and the Joint Venture Visa with an investment of €140,000.
What are the requirements to get a Portugal Golden Visa?
The only requirement to get the Portugal Golden Visa is that foreign investors need to invest at least €350,000 in real estate funds or buy private properties.
What are the benefits of Portuguese permanent residency and nationality for foreign investors?
The benefits of Portuguese nationality and permanent residency include:
- Having the rights to access to education.
- Excellent health care just like a native Portuguese, some of which are free.
- You will only be taxed with income inside of Portugal.
- You and your family can live, work and study across Schengen EU.
What is the minimum residence time in Portugal?
Under the Portugal Golden Visa program, investors need to reside in Portugal for just 7 days in the first year, and just 14 days for the next 2 years. After 5 years, investors and their families can take a very easy language test (over 98% success rate!) to get the Portuguese citizenship!
How many Portuguese words do I need to know to take the citizenship test?
The investors will need to know 150 Portuguese words to earn an A2 level. With the Golden Visa Program, over 98% pass the test the first time! It is very easy.
How long do I have to own real estate in Portugal before selling it?
If you choose to invest in a real estate, you need to own the real estate for 5 years before selling it.
Can I choose the real estate I want to buy or do I need to buy a real estate in a designated area?
Investors can buy real estate by themselves or invest in real estate fund, in which case the fund will help select the real estate fund to invest in.
What are the advantages of investing in a real estate fund?
- The real estate fund will manage your investment. Whereas if investors buy real estate themselves, investors will have to manage the capital themselves.
- The Fund reduces investment risks, as trusted and qualified real estate investment fund professionals will manage the funds for you.
Can I reside where my property is invested?
Investors cannot reside in the place where the investment property is located, as it is a real estate funds generally sold to large hotels and firms, for example.
How many countries in the world can I travel to without a visa when I have the Portuguese permanent residency and passport?
With the Portuguese permanent residency and passport, you can travel to 183 countries without a visa. This is the 6th most powerful passport in the world!
How long will it take for the fund to get back my investment?
According to the investment fund’s commitment regulations, the fund will get your investment back in 5 years from the day the capital is invested.
Can I withdraw the investment early during those 5 years?
No, the investment commitment is for a duration of 5 years.
Can I continue investing in the fund after the 5-year investment?
You can invest in other real estate funds upon recommendation.
After getting the Portugal Golden Visa, if I want to apply for a Visa to go the US, can I get it in my country and what information and documents do I need to bring along with me?
After getting the Portugal Golden Visa, investors can apply for US Visa from their country of residence and will need to bring along their passport, along with your Portuguese residency card. A B1/B2 U.S. Visa can be valid up to 10 years.
Is Portugal an EU member?
Yes, Portugal is a member of the European Union.
What are the benefits of Portuguese residency card in EU?
With a Portuguese residency cards, children can go to school, investors and their dependents can work and travel in all 26 European Schengen countries such as France, Germany, Italy, Spain, etc
If I am a Portugal Golden Visa applicant, who can go along with me?
The investor’s spouse, children under 25 years old, and dependents can go along with the applicant.
How is the tax system in Portugal?
Portugal only calculates tax for income inside of Portugal, income outside Portugal will not be taxed.
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