No. The €500,000 Portugal Golden Visa is still legally available. You are no longer permitted to invest in any Real Estate or Any Portuguese Investment Fund that is involved in Real Estate.
The Golden Visa in Portugal is available through qualified Portugal Golden Visa Investment funds.
Four investment funds are described below.
1. Football Strategies Fund: Acquire three football clubs and develop them from a junior league to the premier league.
2. Finance Fund: Finance renewable energy portfolios for Portuguese companies through solar and wind energy facilities.
3. Agrobusiness Fund: Invest in Portuguese agricultural projects relating to water efficiency in farming and cattle management. Also invest in new forest areas in Angola and Mozambique.
4. Entertainment Fund: This fund focuses on licensing entertainment spaces, such as festivals, concerts, and theme parks. It also invests in setting up shows, restaurants, and bars and developing tech companies related to the entertainment business. Request more information.
The Portugal Golden Visa Program is a popular and beneficial residency by investment option in Europe.
Bondtilli can expertly guide you through this program, highlighting how it can provide a gateway to a new residency, economic growth, and a high standard of living.
The Portugal Golden Visa investment program offers diverse investment routes, including ethical investment funds starting from €500,000.
The Portugal: Golden Visa scheme is an attractive choice for investors worldwide because of its potential for family inclusion, visa-free travel within the Schengen Area, and a possible path to EU citizenship after five years, subject to certain conditions. At Bondtilli, we ensure that your journey to Portuguese residency is as seamless as possible. Our team assists with everything from choosing the right investment to navigating the legalities of the application process. The Portugal Golden Visa is known for its straightforward and efficient processing.
If you’re a non-EU/EEC/EFTA third-country national keen to secure the freedom of movement, business opportunities, and tax benefits then a 500k Golden Visa investment property is just what you need.
With Portugal’s Golden Visa Program, in just five years, you can gain Portuguese residency while making a profit from one of our stunning properties. Our team handpick every investment opportunity to ensure that our clients receive the best possible ROI. We have also worked hard to establish trusted contacts with legal and construction teams to make every step of your investment journey – from purchase, to renovation, to profit – a smooth and stress-free process.
As of October 2023 you are no longer able to buy any property/Real Estate in Portugal to qualify for the Golden Visa.
Yes, as of October 2023 you can still invest €500,000 in Portugal and obtain the same world leading Golden Visa that grants you Citizenship after 5 years.
We are now please to be able to recommend a selection of Portuguese Investment funds that qualify for the Golden Visa in Portugal, We are only working with proven established Fund managers who we know can offer a diverse selection of fund that are not connected to Real Estate.
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The information below is no longer valid as the Real Estate options of Golden Visa have ended
The 2022 changes to the Golden Visa program give you the chance to consider investment opportunities may not have previously crossed your mind. Even if the new rules have waylaid your initial investment ambitions, there are still plenty of opportunities out there that can be just as beneficial as a simple residential apartment in Lisbon – in fact, having an investment property that you can rent out is even better!
Who doesn’t want to make a profit while they wait to gain their Portuguese citizenship?
We’ve curated a range of properties that are eligible for the Golden Visa program, including both commercial and touristic licensed apartments.
A Touristic License is required by any property – such as a serviced apartment, a hotel, or a resort – that is used by tourists. These all make for a fantastic investment opportunity, as millions of tourists visit Portugal every year and they’ll need somewhere to stay. If you’re in the market to invest in a profit-making project, then consider our New Gold Resort of Villas & Apartments in Silves Algarve.
Or, if you’re looking for something a little closer to the country’s capital, then enquire about our 3-4 Bedroom Luxurious Houses Just Outside Lisbon City that you may live in but wont give you the Golden Visa. Here, your guests can experience the quiet of the suburbs all with easy access to vibrancy of Lisbon and its incredible attractions.
We’re constantly updating our properties, so contact us today and we can help you find your next great investment!
Despite what you might have read from other sources, you can still purchase a property in Lisbon and qualify for Portugal’s Golden Visa Program! And this incredible capital city is a fantastic place to embark on your next great investment. We’ve collected a wide range of properties, both commercial and ready for tourists to rent, that are sure see you secure a great ROI.
However, as lavish as Lisbon is, there’s no reason that you should limit your search to this city. One of the huge benefits that came with the 2022 Golden Visa Program changes is that it has shone a light on some of Portugal’s other beautiful locations, as well as new opportunities in locations where residential properties no longer qualify for the programme.
By choosing to invest in well-established regions like The Algarve, you’ll benefit from an equally lucrative tourist trade. Or you could choose regions such as Porto and the Silver Coast, which are both increasing in popularity among both tourists and investors alike.
You’re in the right place, because Property Lisbon has years of experience helping clients just like you transform their lives (and those of their family members) through one of the world’s best citizenship by investment programmes.
Since the Golden Visa scheme was launched in 2012, it has attracted over 9000 investors and benefitted over 15,000 family members, with most applicants originating from nations like The USA,Hong Kong, Brazil, Turkey, South Africa and the UAE.
The most straightforward route for many of these investors has been the €500,000 Portugal Golden Visa which, put simply, involves buying a prime property in an urban area valued at this specified amount.
We always have a wide range of attractive €500k Golden Visa properties on our listings but demand is such that sometimes they’re sold to top clients before they’re even advertised – a prime example of the benefits of working closely with Property Lisbon for your specialist Portuguese real estate needs.
Does this sound like it might be the accessible citizenship by investment programme you’ve been hunting high and low for?
Read on for all the important facts on the €500k Portuguese Golden Visa in order to work out whether it’s ideal for making your aspirations reality.
Provided you’ve got the wherewithal and meet all the mandatory requirements for eligibility and suitability, the €500k Portugal Golden Visa option is refreshingly simple.
You could be the proud new owner of a prime commercial property or be sitting in your gorgeous luxe Lisbon apartment or amazing Algarve villa sooner than you think, as well as securing permanent residence in a mere five years.
Here are the basic requirements:
And…that’s it!
Barring some other standard requirements that we detail a little later, tick these two boxes and you’re well on your way to basing your personal and/or business interests in sun-kissed Portugal and the wider EU.
The Portugal €500k citizenship by investment programme is the gift that keeps giving – years after using the Golden Visa to secure Portuguese and EU citizens, most applicants look back at it as the key to unlocking many more entrepreneurial and personal dreams than they’d ever imagined possible.
But take a look at these basic benefits and you’ll instantly recognise that its value far exceeds its cost:
As you can see, applying for and securing the €500k Golden Visa for Portugal is a truly life-enhancing decision and at Property Lisbon we’re always ready to support you every step of the way!
We can indeed – although we’re your first port of call when it comes to finding the best €500k Golden Visa properties in Lisbon and beyond and we have considerable experience in the process, we’re not solicitors and always advise clients to secure the services of a legal professional as soon as possible because this ensures that everything proceeds logically, all evidence is sourced and supplied and there are no delays.
Because we recognise the vital importance of having a specialist solicitor at your back, we’ve got a little black book bulging with reliable legal contacts we’ve made over the years, so we’re happy to recommend a trusted pro who will provide peace of mind.
The €500k Golden Visa properties we sell are usually either new or in excellent condition (hence the higher-entry price tag) and, unlike the €350k Golden Visa option, there’s no requirement that they’re slated for renovations. However, should you ever want to make improvements to your property without the citizenship by investment process, we also have brilliant connections with tried and tested builders and we’re happy to pass these on.
The citizenship by investment process is a serious commitment, but by working in tandem with fellow professionals, we can ensure that everything proceeds like clockwork – leaving you free to focus on how to make the most of the amazing advantages that come with Portuguese and EU citizenship.
There are a few additional conditions but they’re fairly standard and hardly onerous. Similar processes in other nations are long, labyrinthine and more requirements seem to materialise every step of the way.
Not so with the €500k Golden Visa Portugal, where the following simple additional requirements apply:
The property possibilities with the €500k Golden Visa are only limited by your imagination.
For instance, you could purchase a luxury apartment in a bustling urban area which allows you to stroll out into the city streets and enjoy an evening meal with your spouse or catch up with meet family or business contacts over a laid-back lunch.
Alternatively, you might grab a bargain on a villa in the stunning Algarve or Silver Coast, which is large enough for you and your family to live in permanently or to rent out to holidaymakers while you’re elsewhere.
Last but not least, investing in a commercial property which qualifies for the Golden Visa can also be a savvy idea and you can find anything from an office in a well-connected corporate district to a shop that’s in the perfect high footfall location for turning a profit.
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The best location for your €500k Golden Visa Portugal property will depend on your plans and whether you have an eye on reselling eventually.
For example, if you’re investing in your forever home, you might not mind it being in a remote area because selling it on a few years down the line isn’t a priority, whereas choosing a popular location is better if this is a steppingstone to another Portuguese property or an alternative life plan.
Property in Lisbon has all the advantages of living in a capital city (albeit this is quieter and more manageable than most), but Porto is another popular city and Algarve resorts like Faro, Vilamoura, Lagos and Albufeira are stunning.
Reading our Portugal Golden Visa guide is a great first step when you want to find out more about this process, but we would also love to hear from you via phone, email or online form because we’re happy to share our expertise and steer you in the right direction.
We can’t wait to hear from you and we’re confident we can find you a gorgeous Golden Visa €500k property without delay.
Absolutely!
Changes to the rules haven’t dispensed with the 500k Golden Visa real estate option, but there are just more limitations on the types of properties that you can purchase.
However, this doesn’t mean that you’ll be missing out. In fact, we can pair you with the perfect property to not only allow you to qualify for the 500k Golden Visa but find you a property that is primed to make a profit.
By limiting the types of properties eligible for a Golden Visa, the Portuguese government hope to boost the economy in areas outside of the country’s capital city. Of course, regions such as the Algarve already benefit from a booming tourist trade, whilst the low-density interior regions (like those areas that qualify for the 280k investment) are in need of economic encouragement to help Portugal continue to soar to the top of the popularity heights.
A 500k Golden Visa property is a great investment!
Changes to the Golden Visa laws mean that there are limits to where you can buy residential properties. However, this means you have the opportunity to get your hands on a commercial or rental property in one of our fantastic, tourist friendly regions. Portugal is a popular location with visitors from all over the world, and its warm climate, beautiful beaches, and historic cities send touristic flocking here all year round. By tapping into this tourist market, you’ll have no problem achieving a great ROI.
The time between applying for your Golden Visa and gaining your residency in Portugal is five years, so having and investment property that is earning you money while you wait is an excellent idea. Whether you want to purchase an office in Lisbon, or villa at a golf resort in the Algarve, we can help you find the perfect property to help you turn a profit.
Many of our properties already come with touristic licenses, this is great news for those investors wanting to reduce the time between buying their properties and earning with them.
However, if you do need to acquire your own touristic license, then there are some requirements you need to ensure the property meets. At minimum, they need to be safe, cleaned regularly, and secure. And as with any industry, if you go above and beyond for your guests, you’ll gain a great reputation, good reviews, and repeat custom that will help to boost your profits. More information the touristic license requirements can be found on our Touristic License Laws page.
Our legal contacts mean we can put you in touch with expert property solicitors to help you with the application process.
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