GOLDEN VISA
The residence authorization for investment activity, the Golden visa is a type of residence that is especially for foreign. Granted for foreigners who make an investment in Portugal, which can be the transfer of capital, creation of jobs or acquisition of real estate.
For this purpose it is necessary to stay in Portugal for 7 days in the first year and 14 in the following years.
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PORTUGAL GOLDEN VISA
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The Portugal Golden Visa program, also known as the residence authorization for investment activity (ARI), is a residency by investment designed f or non-EU citizens.
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BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAM
The holder and beneficiary of the investment residence permit ("ARI") or "Golden Visa", has the right to:
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Reside in Portugal;
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Exercise a professional activity in Portugal;
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You will be able to travel within the "Schengen" area countries (Germany, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Slovakia, Slovenia, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Sweden and Switzerland).
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FAMILY REUNIFICATION
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As a lead applicant, you will be able to extend your Golden Visa to your family members. The application process takes place jointly for the primary applicant and dependents.
The following members of the family are eligible to apply along with the main applicant:
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Spouse
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Children under the age of 18,
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Dependent children under the age of 26, provided that they are full-time students and not married,
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Parents of the main applicant, if over the age of 65 years old.
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CITIZENSHIP AND PASSPORT
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You may apply for citizenship after five years of holding a Golden Visa in Portugal.
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ALSO:The Money used for the investment Golden Visa cannot come from Portuguese financial institutions; it must come from outside Portugal.
If your investment exceeds the minimum amount required, the difference can be obtained at a Portuguese financial institution.
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