Residency Portugal - IRC Immigration, Residency and Citizenship

Portugal

Residency by Investment

Minimum Investment

€280,000

Real Estate

Time To Residency

6

Month

Time To Citizenship

6

Years

Visa-Free Access

186

Countries & Territories

INVESTMENT OPTIONS

The following investment options serve as a qualifier for the Portuguese Golden Visa Programme.

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT

Minimum Investment in real estate of EUR 500,000, (In the City Center)
Minimum Investment in real estate of EUR 350,000, (historical properties more than 30 years old or located in urban regeneration areas designated for refurbishing.)
Minimum Investment in real estate of EUR 280,000, (historical properties more than 30 years old or located in urban regeneration areas designated for refurbishing.)
Freedom to use, rent of lease.

Property holding period 6 years

Government processing fees and due diligence fees apply

PORTUGAL RESIDENCY APPLICATION PROCESSS

Month 1-2

Profile Assessment& Preliminary Due Diligence Check
Retain IRC Invest & Payment % of Legal Fee
Commence Government Document Collection

Months 2-3

4 Day Trip on location & Property Selection
Property Deposit Down Payment
Bank Account Compliance
Biometrics for Residency Card

Month 3-4

Bank Account Opening Approval
Property Full Amount Escrow Deposit
File Government Submission
Government Processing Fees % Transfer
Government Due Diligence Checks

Month 4-5

Government Residency Approval
Government Processing Fee % Transfer

Month 5-6

Residency Card Issuance

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