Proposed Changes to Immigration and Citizenship in Portugal
The newly elected Portuguese Government, which took office in May, has already begun its work to boost investment, technology, attract global talent…
Golden Visa
Golden Visa (GV) programs grant residency rights to investors and their families in exchange for a qualifying investment such as real estate, business, bank deposit or investment funds/ bonds. These programs offer a pathway to permanent residency or citizenship, along with added benefits like visa-free travel, tax advantages, and access to education and healthcare in the host country.
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Portugal Makes Criminal Record Certificate Mandatory for Foreigners
AIMA has made it compulsory for foreigners applying for residence permit in Portugal including golden visa applicants. The obligation to present criminal…
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AIMA to Resolve Pending Cases by End of 2025
AIMA has analyzed some 440,000 pending applications, is still yet to process around 10%, 40,000 to 50,000 applications, these cases likely to…
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Portugal Mulls Special Tax Regime for Golden Visa Residents
The New Portugal Government is considering a special tax regime to attract investment in the country, aspiring to become global investment destination.…
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Madeira – A Little Known Corporate Tax Haven in Portugal
Christiano Ronaldo’s hometown of Madeira is a secret tax haven in Portugal, unknown to many foreigners. The island’s unique position as an…
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AIMA has Analysed 440,000 Pending Applications
A Backlog update on AIMA processing pending applications for residence permits AIMA has analysed over 440,000 pending applications, of these 23,000 applications…
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AIMA and Portugal immigration updates
Below you will find some quick updates on immigration news from Portugal. Golden Visa – There were unconfirmed reports, rumours the new…
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First Digital Asset Fund Launched for Portugal GV
The Octanova Horizon Fund is a first Portugal Golden Visa Fund to combine Fixed Income with exposure to Digital Assets in a…
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Hungary vs Portugal: Golden Visa Differences
Below are the subtle differences between two most popular golden visa programs running in Europe. In short, Portugal is more suitable for…
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Portugal May Require Strong Ties for Nationality Applications
The New Democratic Alliance party led by Luis Montenegro won the elections but it is still a minority. With Luis montenegro refused…