In 2023, Portugal Golden visa, or in other words, Portugal Investment Visa, is one of the most popular Golden Visa program in Europe. It is incredibly flexible and allows investors to maintain residency by only staying in Portugal for 7 days per year (or 14 days in a block of 2 years) during the initial 5 years, beyond which the residency can successfully culminate into PR in Portugal or Portuguese citizenship.
Overview
Portugal citizenship by investment program is in fact a 5-year residency-by-investment program, where investors and their dependents can become Portuguese citizens at the end of 5 years. It remains at the discretion of the investor to obtain permanent residency in Portugal or citizenship of Portugal, after the completion of 5 years.
Investors have to maintain their investment for 5 years. They are allowed to live and work in Portugal during the residency, as well as travel visa free in the EU Schengen area. Portugal is a full-member of the EU. Upon becoming a Portuguese citizen, investor can live and work in any EU member state.
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