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Apply for a Golden Residence Permit in Portugal

The Portuguese Golden Residence Permit Program Your Fast-Track To Residency In The European Union

If you are looking for a European residency that leads to citizenship, the Portuguese Golden Residence Permit Program is your answer. This newly launched program gives you the freedom to travel visa-free within the 27 Schengen countries.

After being a resident for five years, you can apply for an indefinite leave to stay and subsequently qualify for Portuguese citizenship after a cumulative period of six years.

The Portuguese Golden Residence Permit Program entitles you and your family to legally live and work in Portugal if you decide to do so. You may also use the residency to visit Portugal or any other Schengen destination whenever you want to. A minimum of one-week stay per year in Portugal is required to keep renewing your residency.

Portugal is one of the most desirable countries to live in, with attractive investment opportunities, a superb climate, a welcoming and diverse population and a high quality of life in a safe environment.

The Golden Residence Permit Program was developed in October 2012 by the Portuguese government. It is aimed at attracting high-net-worth individuals to invest in the country (acquisition of real state with a value equal to or above â‚Ź 500,000).

We are here to guide you through this journey and facilitating the investment and residency application process necessary for you to obtain your Portuguese citizenship in the most cost efficient way.

Why Portugal?

POLITICALLY STABLE member of the European Union and the Eurozone.

FREEDOM to travel within the 27 countries of the Schengen area.

HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE. Portugal is regularly recognized as a top touristic destination due to the friendliness of its people, luxury resorts, gastronomy and natural beauty.

ONE OF THE MOST ATTRACTIVE and diverse countries in Europe, with a long history and rich culture, so much to discover and enjoy during your stay.

COST OF LIVING is among the lowest in Europe.

NO INHERITANCE TAX for immediate family.

0% RATED TAX ON PENSION AND PASSIVE rated tax on pension and passive income.

LOW CRIME RATE, one of the lowest in the EU. WELCOMING CULTURE with friendly people, the majority of whom speak English.

WARM, TEMPERATE, MEDITERRANEAN CLIMATE with mild winters and one of the sunniest locales in Europe.

VARIED GEOGRAPHICAL ENVIRONMENTS, with sea and mountain regions within close proximity to airports and to each other.

STRATEGIC LOCATION, a cross point between three continents: Europe, Africa and America.

INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS in Lisbon, Faro and Porto.

GOOD RETURN ON INVESTMENT: property investment in Portugal today benefits from low real estate prices due to the current economic downturn.

Who We Are Golden Residency Permit (GRP) is a program developed and managed by PGCCI, a Portuguese management and strategy advisory company whose partners combine extensive experience in banking, legal, real estate, and corporate finance.

GRP is a specialized service designed to assist qualified investors from outside the European Union to obtain a Portuguese Golden Residence Permit through the purchase of property in Portugal.

Among GRP partners are accounting and audit firm Price Waterhouse Cooper Portugal and many well-established real estate agents, consultants and technical advisors whose knowledge and experience is available to support you within the GRP program.

How We Help You Obtain Your Residency GRP has a well-defined and simple five-step process to assist you and your family to obtain the Golden Visa Residency.

1. GRP or our agents will help understand your requirements and guide you to fill our basic application form. You can choose to live in the property as a second residence or request GRP to assist you to rent and manage your property.

2. You will need to sign the engagement form to empower our partner Price Waterhouse Cooper to act on your behalf in front of the governmental authorities. This step will require you to make a payment to cover the program fees and the official application fees charged by the government to process the visas for you and your family.

3. GRP will then show you properties that it has shortlisted for you based on your requirements. We ensure that the properties listed and presented to you meet high standard levels and are free from legal and other forms of liabilities.

4. Your are then expected to travel to Portugal to open your bank account, select your property and sign the official paperwork at Serviรงo de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (SEF), the government agency belonging to the Ministry of Home Affairs and in charge of the Golden visa process. Throughout all the process, GRP staff will accompany you during your trip to ensure that all procedures run smoothly and with minimum delays. If required, GRP can assist you to obtain your Portuguese visit visa for your first trip.

5. Price Waterhouse Cooper will then transfer the property deed in your name and process the Golden Residence for you and your family. The Residency Permit is initially granted for one year and renewed for periods of two years. During this period, you are meant to spend at least 7 days per year in Portugal.