INVESTOR VISA IN PORTUGAL (II)

We continue our series on the Portuguese Golden Programme for investors with another helping of faqs:

4.- Can a permanent residence be requested?

Applicants can request permanent residence after 5 years of residence in Portugal

5.- Can residents apply for citizenship?

After a six year period, residents can apply for Portuguese citizenship.

6.- Are there language requirements in order to apply for citizenship?

One of the requirements is to have at least an A2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

7.- Which countries do not need visa to enter Portugal?

EEA countries plus Andorra just need their ID cards.

The following countries just need a passport valid for 3 months after the end of the traveller’s stay (maximum stay is 90 days): Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermudas, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Israel, Japan, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Saint Christopher and Nevis, São Marino, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, South Korea, United States, Uruguay, Vatican, Venezuela as well as Hong Kong and Macao. (This list may be subject to changes)