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20 July, 2023
Europe, Portugal
How Does the New Housing Bill Affect the Portugal Golden Visa?
As expected on July 19th 2023, the Portuguese Parliament voted to pass the Mais Habitação Bill (More Housing Bill). This article will show how the new More Housing Bill affects the Portugal Golden Visa. The Portugal Golden Visa: What Has Changed The key features of the More Housing Bill are that: The Golden Visa programme […]
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26 June, 2023
Europe, Latitude in the News Portugal
Portugal Golden Visa Will Likely Continue With Changes
Have rumours of the Portugal Golden Visa ending been exaggerated? In this article, we outline the latest developments. Let us update you on what is the latest with the Portugal Golden Visa. Over 10,000 investors hold Portuguese Golden Visas. A little under 20,000 family members do too. This residency by investment has raised more than €6 […]
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19 April, 2023
Europe, Events News feed Portugal
Portugal Golden Visa Programme 2023
We are happy to reassure you that there is a short window to apply before the programme officially closes.
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19 November, 2022
Europe, News feed Portugal
Portuguese Golden Visa Applications Remain Open…For Now
The Portuguese Prime Minister, Mr António Costa, informed the public that the government was actively re-evaluating the country’s highly successful Portugal Golden Visa programme. Addressing reporters during the Web Summit at the Feira Industrial de Lisboa (FIL) on the 2nd of November, Costa provided the unexpected news when reporters questioned him about the special tax […]
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11 October, 2021
Europe, News feed Portugal
Investors Rush to Portugal as Golden Visa Changes Loom
Portugal has one of the most prominent residency-by-investment programmes in the world. The Portugal Golden Visa has attracted more than 26,700 individuals to Portuguese shores since its launch in 2012 and is becoming more popular with time. However, the Portuguese government recently announced significant changes to their Golden Visa Programme, which may restrict some investors […]
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14 February, 2021
Europe, News feed Portugal
Portugal Delays Golden Visa Changes Until 2022
In a surprise announcement, the Portuguese Government has confirmed the sweeping changes to the popular Golden Visa programme will now be delayed until 1st January 2022. The original proposal had changes being implemented on 1st July 2021, but with the new announcement, you now have an additional six months to apply under the current regulations. […]
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13 January, 2021
Europe, News feed Portugal
Update for Major Changes Coming to the Portugal Golden Visa
The Portuguese government has announced they will make sweeping changes to their popular Golden Visa Programme in order to encourage further foreign direct investments in less densely populated areas of the country and discourage future investment into its main cities. While the proposal has yet to be finalized, we do know the changes will come […]
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12 January, 2021
Europe, News feed Portugal
UK Citizens Can Apply for a Portugal Golden Visa Due to Brexit
As of 1st January 2021, UK citizens are now eligible to apply for the Portugal Golden Visa. This residency-by-investment programme was previously closed to them. Due to Brexit, the UK is no longer a member of the EU and UK citizens lost the right of settlement within the EU. Consequently, UK citizens are now, more […]
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29 December, 2020
Europe, News feed Portugal
Portugal Announces Changes to Its Citizenship Law
The Portugal Golden Visa Programme received a further boost as the government announced changes to their Law of Nationality. Children born to parents, who are holders of the Golden Visa permit for at least one year, will automatically receive Portuguese citizenship – even if the parents have only spent a minimum of seven days in […]
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11 October, 2020
Europe, News feed Portugal
Major Changes Coming to the Portugal Golden Visa Programme
The Portugal Government is set to make significant changes to their popular Golden Visa programme that will have major implications for clients considering this popular EU residence by investment option. Why Is the Programme so Popular? The Portugal Golden Visa programme has been one of the world’s most successful residency-by-investment programmes due to its minimal […]
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