The Portugal Golden Residence Permit Programme or Golden Visa is a fast track for investors to obtain a fully valid residency permit in Portugal without having to live in Portugal. The permit allows visa-free travel throughout the 26 Schengen States and allows the holden to apply for a European Passport or permanent residency in the 6th year.
Atlas Azul Investments guides and assists you throughout the entire Golden Visa, making sure that all the required steps are followed. It is very important to choose a reliable and knowledgeable partner to assist you.
The requirements for being eligible for the golden visa program are:
- Purchasing real estate with a value equal to or superior to 500.000€;
- May be one or more than one property adding up to this amount;
- The purchase of real estate property, built more than 30 years ago or located in areas of urban recovery areas, for refurbishment, for a total value equal or superior to 350,000€;
- For higher value properties, several entities may be involved, as long as each of them proves a contribution of at least 500.000€.
The immediate benefits from the program are:
- Immediately upon purchasing your property may be rented;
- 5 years from purchase, you may sell your property, since you will then be considered a Portuguese citizen;
- 6 years from purchase, may require Portuguese nationality;
- Allows you and your family to move freely in the 26 countries that make up the Schengen area;
- You may base your operations in Portugal, and from here operate throughout Europe and the whole World.
