Portugal’s Golden Visa program is one of the most popular residence by investment programs in Europe and in the world. The program started in October 2012 and since then almost ten thousand families have received their Golden Visas.
The Portuguese government has just implemented new regulations concerning the Portugal Golden Visa. The changes concern real estate and capital transfers investment requirements, and will take effect on January 1, 2022
Investors won’t be able to invest in property in high-density areas such as Lisbon, Porto, and the Algarve, as well as coastal towns like Setubal and the Silver Coast.
Only real estate investments in housing properties worth €280K and up (acquisition) than or equal to €350K (rehabilitation) that are located in the Autonomous Regions of the Azores and Madeira or in the interior territories will be eligible to acquire the Portugal Golden Visa.
Capital transfer amount requirement will increase from €1 million to €1,5 million.
Investment Fund minimum subscription requirement will increase from €350,000 to €500,000
Investment in Research will increase from €350,000 to €500,000
Investment into an existing Portugal-registered business will increase from €350,000 to €500,000
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