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Portugal

Where History Meets the Horizon

In October 2012, the Government of Portugal passed a law to launch a residency by investment program, also known as a Golden visa program.

To be able to apply for this program, you should be at least

Benefits

Minimal residency required

There are minimal physical residency requirements, you are required to visit Portugal for 7 days per year.

Freedom of movement

As a permanent resident of Portugal, you are a resident of the European Union, thus you are entitled to freedom of movement in the Schengen area.

Health & Education

You and your family will be able to study in schools or universities across Portugal and enjoy world-class healthcare.

High ranked passport

The Portuguese passport is ranked in the top 5 passports in the world for ease of travel.

Pathway to citizenship

By fulfilling minimal requirements, you may be eligible for a Portuguese citizenship after 5 years of holding your residency.

Ease of travel

Citizens of Portugal can travel visa-free or with visa-on-arrival to over 185 countries and territories including the United States of America, the European Union, Singapore and Hong Kong.

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Steps to Portugal Permanent Residency

01

Forest Gate will pre-screen your passport copy and KYC form for Government pre-approval. Downpayment of Professional fees to open your application.

02

Forest Gate will assist and advise you with the collection of the documents required in the checklist.

03

1. Visit Portugal in order to make the necessary investment in real estate, fixed deposit or a business development.

2. Everything can be managed remotely without visiting Portugal.

04

Once the investor decided his/her option, the funds required for the investment should be transferred to his/her bank account in Portugal. Forest gate will assist in opening the bank account for the investor in Portugal.

05

Once the investment is completed and the registration is done (which generally takes between 10 to 15 working days, the documents are submitted for the residency application together with the residency processing fees paid to Immigration Services.

06

Residency application is now submitted, the Immigration Services generally approve it within 2 to 3 months.

07

After payment of the processing fee, the Immigration Services start processing the residency cards. This usually takes between 3 -5 months. Once the cards are issued, they will be sent by courier to Forest Gate.

08

Visit Portugal for 1 week a year for 5 years to fulfil the residency requirement.

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