The team will conduct an initial due diligence check on each applicant to assess their suitability for the chosen programme.
A passport copy and utility bill will be required from each applicant.
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Portugal officially known as the Portuguese Republic is a country located west of Spain and is a member of the European Union. Established in 2012, the Portugal Golden Visa is a residence visa issued to individuals who have made a significant investment in Portugal such as purchasing real estate or making a capital investment.
The programme offers visa-free travel to the Schengen region. Upon Portuguese citizenship visa-free travel is extended to a total of 188 countries, including United States of America, United Kingdom and Canada.
The most popular investment route for the programme is through the real estate option. It is a fast-track process for obtaining permanent residence and citizenship in an EU country – via the Golden Visa, you can become eligible for Portuguese citizenship in as little as six years. The Portuguese Serviço de Estrangeiros Fronteiras (SEF) overlooks the day to day operations of the programme.
Applicants can choose one option in order to qualify for the Golden Visa. These options can be divided into 3 categories: Capital Transfer, Property Acquisition and Business.
*A low population density area is defined as less than 100 inhabitants per km² or with a GDP per
capita below 75% of the national average.
The Sustainable Island State Contribution fund is designed to assist the government of Saint Kitts and Nevis to invest in key public infrastructure and various projects. The following donation schedules are applicable for this fund:
Main Applicant
US $250,000
Main Applicant & Spouse
US $250,000
Main Applicant, Spouse
& 2 Other Dependents
US $250,000
Each Additional
Dependent
Under 18: US $25,000
Main Applicant
US $10,000
Each Additional Applicant
Age 16 and over: US $7,500
Per Applicant
US $250
Applicants may qualify for citizenship through an investment in real estate or approved private home.
Applicant applying with any number of Dependents
US $400,000
Main Applicant
US $25,000
Main Applicant & Spouse
US $40,000
Each Additional Dependent
Age 18 and over: US $15,000
Main Applicant
US $10,000
Each Additional Applicant Age 16 and Over
US $7,500
Per Applicant
US $250
The Public Benefit Option is designed raise capital for projects which can substantially benefit the people of St Kitts and Nevis. Under the Public Benefit Option, the main applicant is required to make a donation of $250,000.
Applicant applying with any number of Dependents
US $250,000
Main Applicant
US $25,000
Main Applicant & Spouse
US $40,000
Each Additional Dependent
Main Applicant
US $10,000
Each Additional Applicant Age 16 and Over
US $7,500
Per Applicant
US $250
Applicants may qualify for citizenship through an investment in real estate or approved private home.
Applicant applying with any number of Dependents
Condominium Unit US $400,000 or
Single-family dwelling home US $800,000
Main Applicant
US $25,000
Main Applicant & Spouse
US $40,000
Each Assitional Dependent
Main Applicant
US $10,000
Each Additional Applicant Age 16 and Over
US $7,500
Per Applicant
US $250
The team will conduct an initial due diligence check on each applicant to assess their suitability for the chosen programme.
A passport copy and utility bill will be required from each applicant.
In order to apply for the Portugal Golden Visa programme, an applicant must complete the investment process prior to the residency application. Our lawyer in Portugal will open your bank account and apply for your tax number remotely. Both the bank account and tax number are required to complete the purchase of your investment. Processing time (3-4 weeks)
The team will submit your residency application for an initial review to the Portuguese authorities once all documentation is in order.
An appointment with the Portuguese immigration authorities (AIMA) will be scheduled for all applicants to submit their biometrics and fingerprints. All applicants must travel to Portugal to attend the appointment.
The residency application will be submitted to the Portuguese authorities once you have attended the appointment at the immigration office.
AIMA will carry out due diligence checks on all applicants.
If AIMA is satisfied with the application, the unit will approve the application and issue the applicants their new residence cards.
Investors will be eligible to apply for Permanent residency and citizenship after the 5th year of residency. Applicants must fulfil an average seven day residency per year to qualify for permanent residency and Portuguese citizenship. Applicants will also need to pass a basic language test (A2 language Test) in order to qualify for citizenship of Portugal.
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