An opportunity to legally live and have access to an advanced education and healthcare system, to enjoy visa-free traveling as well as to pursue successfully your professional and business goals.
The Cyprus Permanent Residence programme is an excellent choice for those who seek to live in a diverse culture, a safe and stable setting and a reputable European business hub.
€350,000 must be invested when the property is at least 30 years old or located in urban regeneration areas and with a commitment to be refurbished
€400,000 must be invested when purchasing a property located in a low GDP or low populated density areas
€500,000 must be invested for other properties
Capital transfer for investment
Option 2
Minimum amount from €250,000
In artistic output or maintenance of national heritage projects
Investment in Financial lnstruments
Option 3
Minimum amount from €350,000
・In relation to the Funds, the minimum amount of investment is €350,000. The amounts should be committed to the capitalization of Portuguese companies, whose maturity, at the moment of the investment, is, at least, of five years and, at least, 60% of the investments is realized in commercial companies with head office in the national territory
• In relation to the bank deposits in Portuguese banks, the minimum amount of investment is €1,000,000
Capital transfer for research activities
Option 4
Minimum amount €350,000
Developed by public or private scientific research institutions involved in the national scientific or technologic system
Investment in a Portuguese company
Option 5
Minimum amount €350,000
The head office should be in the national territory, in conjunction with the creation or keeping of working jobs, with a minimum of five permanent jobs, and for a minimum period of three years
Creation of employment positions
Option 6
At least 10 employment positions
Programme Specifications
Investment
Minimum investment of €350,000
Family
Residency applicable to family members
Residency permit granted to spouse, children under 21 years old, unmarried financially dependent children between the ages of 18 and 25 who are students of tertiary education, and parents and of the main applicant and spouse
Residency permit granted to spouse, children under 21 years old, unmarried financially dependent children between the ages of 18 and 25 who are students of tertiary education, and parents and of the main applicant and spouse
Duration
Lifetime permit subject to maintenance of investment. Initial renewal in 1 year and every 2 years thereafter.
Travelling
Visa-free travel to Schengen countries and EU
Citizenship
Eligibility for citizenship after 5 years of residence
In addition to further requirements and sufficient knowledge of the Portuguese language.
In addition to further requirements and sufficient knowledge of the Portuguese language.
PR/ LTR
Eligibility for Permanent Residency
The applicant must hold a temporary residence permit (including a Golden Visa) for at least 5 years and meet the minimum residency requirements; plus other requirements and knowledge of “basic portugese”
The applicant must hold a temporary residence permit (including a Golden Visa) for at least 5 years and meet the minimum residency requirements; plus other requirements and knowledge of “basic portugese”
Live, work & study
Offers the right to live, work and study
Provides high levels of safety and security, excellent education opportunities, and robust healthcare options
Provides high levels of safety and security, excellent education opportunities, and robust healthcare options
Requirements & Process
Applicants
Application accepted from Non-EU residents
Requirement to live/ visit
Requirement to visit for 7 days in the first year and 14 days in each subsequent 2-year period.
Situated at the western tip of Europe, Portugal boasts a friendly and tolerant society, a low crime rate and a vibrant economy, attributes that have made it a dream destination.
Total area92,000km²
LanguagesPortuguese
Currency Euro €
Population10.8 million
Time zoneUTC
Flight Distances
Beijing 11h
Moscow 6h
London 2h 30m
Sao Paolo 10h 30m
South Africa 10h
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Our services are offered through authorized/ licensed agents and/or authorized/ licensed persons in Portugal and we have no official association to the Citizenship or Permanent Residency by Investment Programme in Portugal