PORTUGAL

Visa, Immigration, Residence and Nationality in Portugal

How can we help you?

We are a team of professionals in the field of immigration who offer immigration assistance in Portugal. We collaborate closely with various experts, including lawyers, official translators, brokers, real estate agents, financial advisors and notaries. We are dedicated in providing quality services to our clients throughout the entire immigration process.

VIP Serveis Portugal provides a diverse range of services, including:

  • D7 Visa request.
  • Golden Visa application.
  • Residece permit application.
  • Permanent residence application.
  • Citizenship application.

If you want to immigrate to Portugal, obtain your nationality, create a business or relocate your current one, VIP Serveis is here to guide you.

We collaborate with the main Portuguese financial institutions, including Caixa Geral de Depósitos, Banco Comercial Português, and Banco Santander Totta, allowing us to provide proficient financial management and the best investment opportunities to our clients.

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We assist our clients in finding the best schools for their children.

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We help our clients with the exchange of their driving licence.

In essence, our dedication lies in ensuring a seamless and successful experience for our clients in their move to Portugal. If you wish to know more about our services you can contact us directly at: +351 920 329 654

Advantages of Portugal

Portugal is an exceptional place to live in for several reasons:

Portugal has an attractive tax system, as family wealth and transfers between family members are tax-free.

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Portugal is considered one of the safest countries in the world.

Portuguese cuisine is one of the most exquisite cuisines in the world with fresh local produce.

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The cost of living in Portugal is significantly lower than in other European countries.

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Portugal is one of the sunniest countries in Europe with a warm and pleasant climate all year round.

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The country has a unique culture, architecture and history.

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The Portuguese people are some of the kindest and most welcoming people you will ever meet.

Residence permits

Golden Visa residence (for investors)

The Portuguese government has created the Golden Visa residence permit with the aim of attracting foreign investment. This programme, in force since 2012, is ideal for anyone who wants to obtain a family residence permit, work legally in Portugal, travel within the Schengen Area or obtain the Portuguese nationality.

The program is particularly popular with non-European citizens who want to invest in Portugal. Below you can find all the relevant information about this permit.

The main requirement of the “Golden Visa” is investment, and in this field there are many options:

  • Capital investment of a minimum of €1,000,000, which can be made through:
    • Direct deposit in a Portuguese financial institution
    • Purchase of Portuguese public debt
    • Acquisition of shares in Portuguese companies
  • Investing at least €500,000 in a property:
    • Co-ownership is possible if each investor meets the requirements individually.
    • Investment conditions may be reduced by 20% in areas with low population density (less than 100 inhabitants per km2) or with a per capita income below 75% of the national average.
  • Creation of 10 full-time jobs in Portugal worth at least €500,000:
    • The investment conditions may be reduced by 20% in areas with a low population density (less than 100 inhabitants per km2) or with a per capita income below 75% of the national average.
  • Acquisition and refurbishment of properties over 30 years old with a value of at least €350,000:
    • The total value includes the purchase price of the property plus the cost of refurbishment.
    • Co-ownership is possible if each of the investors meets the requirements individually.
    • The investment conditions may be reduced by 20% in areas with a low population density (less than 100 inhabitants per km2) or with a per capita income below 75% of the national average.
  • Allocation of €500,000 to research activities carried out by scientific research institutions participating in the Portuguese national scientific or technological system:
    • Investment conditions may be reduced by 20% in areas with a low population density (less than 100 inhabitants per km2) or with a per capita income below 75% of the national average.
  • Capital investment of at least €250,000 to support government-approved cultural or artistic activities:
    • The investment conditions may be reduced by 20% in areas with a low population density (less than 100 inhabitants per km2) or with a per capita income below 75% of the national average.
  • Minimum investment of €500,000 in financing or venture capital intended for the capitalisation of small and medium-sized enterprises.

Other general conditions are:

  • To have comprehensive medical insurance covering all health risks on Portuguese territory;
  • Have sufficient funds to reside in Portugal, which can be confirmed by bank documents, professional income, retirement pension, property income or other stable sources of income.
  • To be eligible for renewal of the Portuguese residence permit, it is essential to stay in Portugal for 7 days in the first year and 14 days in each of the following 2 years.

All documents must be both translated into Portuguese and legalised with the Hague Apostille. The main document is proof of your investment:

  • For a capital investment of €1,000,000 or more, the bank receipt from the financial institution in which you are depositing your funds.
  • In the case of a property investment of €500,000 or more, the title deeds or contract of sale.
  • If 10 full-time jobs are created, the Social Security receipts.
  • If acquiring and refurbishing property, title deeds, contract of sale and the refurbishment project approved by the Portuguese government.
  • If a capital investment is made in support of scientific or technological research, or cultural and artistic activities, the official certificate from the recipient is a public or private entity.
  • And in the case of an investment in funds or venture capital intended for the capitalisation of small and medium-sized enterprises, the certificate issued by the regulatory body.

Other documents are required for the request of the visa are below:

  • Passport
  • Birth certificate
  • Marriage certificate/divorce certificate/name change certificate (if applicable)
  • Full medical insurance valid in Portugal
  • Portuguese identification number (NIF)
  • Documents showing that you have sufficient financial resources to support yourself in Portugal
  • Criminal record extract
  • Non-bankruptcy attestation

VIP Serveis Portugal can assist you with the preparation, translation and legalisation of these forms.

At VIP Serveis, we will provide you with advice and assistance during the entire process. We will help you prepare and legalize all the necessary documents, including their translation into Portuguese.

Once you are in Portugal, we will assist you in opening a bank account and visiting properties, businesses, or financial institutions that interest you. Additionally, we will provide support throughout the purchasing transaction, whether it involves real estate, funds, bonds, securities, or other relevant assets.
After you have made a final decision, we will prepare your application and submit it to the Portuguese Consulate in your country. We will guide you through the private interview process, medical examination, and payment of the corresponding fees, so that you can obtain your residence permit in a matter of weeks.

  • Holders of the “Golden Visa” residence permit may apply for family reunification.
  • The first residence permit will be valid for 1 year and the next two renewals will be for 2 years. If you wish, after having resided in Portugal for 5 years, you can apply for a permanent residence permit, valid for 10 years.
  • Regulation: Lei 23/2007 de 4 de Julho modificada posteriormente e Lei 29/2012 de 9 de Agosto; Lei 63/2015 de 30 de Junho e Decreto Lei 15 A / 2015 de 2 de Setembro.

Residence permit for financially independent individuals (D7)

  • Provide evidence of the existence of stable financial income for a long period (coming from real estate or financial investments) that allow to reside in Portugal. To be eligible, you need to have:
    • 7.200€ for the first adult
    • 3.600€ for the second adult (or any more adults)
    • 2.160€ for each child
  • Possess a permanent home in Portugal, either buying or renting a property for a minimum period of 12 months.
  • Open a bank account in Portugal and transfer the essential resources.
  • Obtain a Portuguese identification number (NIF).
  • Subscribe to a Portuguese health insurance.
  • Passport and national ID.
  • Police certificate.
  • Family booklet, marriage/divorce certificate.
  • Birth certificate.
  • Police certificate of good conduct issued by your country of origin or residence for the last 5 years.
  • Declaration attesting the reasons for obtaining the residency in Portugal.
  • Tax evaluation and declarations of the last 5 years.
  • Proof of accommodation in Portugal.
  • Proof of income.
  • Portuguese identification number (NIF).
  • Bank certification and declarations of a Portuguese bank.

At VIP Serveis, we will provide you with advice and assistance during the entire process. We will help you prepare and legalize all the necessary documents, including their translation into Portuguese.

Once you are in Portugal, we will assist you in opening a bank account and visiting properties, businesses, or financial institutions that interest you. Additionally, we will provide support throughout the purchasing transaction, whether it involves real estate, funds, bonds, securities, or other relevant assets.

After you have made a final decision, we will prepare your application and submit it to the Portuguese Consulate in your country. We will guide you through the private interview process, medical examination, and payment of the corresponding fees, so that you can obtain your residence permit in a matter of weeks

  • Holders of the “Golden Visa” or the D7 residence permit can apply for family reunification.
  • The first residence permit will be valid for 1 year, and the following two renewals will be for 2 years each. If desired, after residing in Portugal for 5 years, you can apply for a permanent residence permit valid for 10 years.
  • Regulations: Lei 23/2007 of July 4, subsequently amended, and Lei 29/2012 of August 9; Lei 63/2015 of June 30 and Decreto Lei 15 A/2015 of September 2.

Nationality

Unlike obtaining the permanent residence permit, the process of acquiring Portuguese citizenship is much more complicated. However, VIP Serveis can help you.

It is important to highlight that Portugal allows dual citizenship with most countries, so in general, it is not necessary to renounce your original nationality.

The different ways of obtaining the Portuguese nationality are detailed below:

1

Descent

  • A child automatically acquires the Portuguese nationality if one of the parents is a Portuguese citizen, regardless of the place of birth.
  • If a child is born on Portuguese territory and has lived there for 10 years, they automatically acquire the nationality (this includes any Portuguese colony before its independence).
  • If a child has a Portuguese grandparent and is familiar with the Portuguese language, they may qualify for Portuguese citizenship, subject to approval.
  • If a child is adopted by Portuguese parents before the legal age of 18, they can automatically acquire the nationality.
  • Those who have lost their Portuguese nationality as minors can reclaim it at any time.
  • If you are of Sephardic Jewish lineage, you can apply for citizenship if you can prove such lineage.

2

Marriage

  • You can request the Portuguese nationality if you have been married to a Portuguese citizen for at least 3 years, and have never legally separated.

3

Naturalization

  • If you have legally resided in Portugal for 6 years and can speak Portuguese relatively well, you can request the nationality.

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