Articles, news and advice on the golden visa program for Portugal
If you’re a high-achieving professional or entrepreneur with an eye on the future, Portugal’s NHR 2.0 tax program could be your next big move. The original Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) program may have...
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Does Portugal Still Have a Golden Visa Program? At La Vida, we often get asked if Portugal’s Golden Visa program is still open. The answer is yes – the Portugal Golden Visa program remains...
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Thinking about moving to Portugal? Whether you’re planning to retire in Portugal, work remotely, or simply enjoy a Mediterranean lifestyle with EU residency benefits, Portugal’s Golden Visa...
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For years, many international investors dreamt of owning a beautiful holiday home in Portugal while securing residency through the country’s Golden Visa program. However, since the legislative changes...
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On 3rd April 2025, Spain officially closed its long-standing Golden Visa program. First launched in 2013, the initiative allowed non-EU investors to gain residency by investing in Spanish real estate...
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Portugal’s Golden Visa remains one of the world’s most popular residency-by-investment programmes, offering a streamlined path to EU citizenship after just five years – with minimal physical...
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After five years of Portugal Golden Visa residency, investors have the opportunity to apply for Portuguese citizenship. One of the key requirements is proving basic Portuguese language proficiency at...
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At La Vida, we have been assisting U.S. investors in obtaining second residency or citizenship through investment for many years. Over recent years, we have seen a significant surge in demand from...
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The Portugal Golden Visa program has long been one of the most sought-after residency-by-investment programs in the world. However, due to its sheer popularity, the past few years have seen...
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Portugal’s Global Talent Program (known locally as AAQ, or “Atividade Altamente Qualificada”) offers a streamlined and impactful route to Portuguese residency for entrepreneurs,...
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Portugal has introduced significant reforms to address the growing Golden Visa delays, as well as delays in citizenship applications. Two key initiatives from AIMA (Portuguese Immigration Services)...
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Last year, Portugal’s Golden Visa received considerable attention in the press following legislative changes and the scrapping of the real estate investment route. Now the market has settled,...
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