Overview
Portugal Investment Immigration Programs
How To Apply
- 18+ years of age
- In Good health
- No criminal record
- Successfully pass due diligence checks
- Confirmed investment sources
Eligible dependents
- Spouse of the main applicant
- Adult children (biological or adopted) under 21 years of age
- Dependent parents
- Parents and Children older than 18 must be dependent on the main Applicant.
Investment requirements
Applicant is required to make an investment of 500,000 Euro in either:
Real estate.
Make a capital transfer.
Invest in business and create job openings in Portugal.
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.
Steps to Portugal residency
Step 1
Forest Gate will pre-screen your passport copy and KYC form for Government pre-approval. Downpayment of Professional fees to open your application
Step 2
Forest Gate will assist and advise you with the collection of the documents required in the checklist.
Step 3
The investor has 2 options:
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.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
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.
Step 6
Residency application is now submitted, the Immigration Services generally approve it within 2 to 3 months
Step 7
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.
Step 8
Visit Portugal for 1 week a year for 5 years to fulfil the residency requirement