Life in Europe
Our Attorney - Residence Permit
Gathering and filing all necessary documentation for obtaining the Golden Visa.
Oversee the process that can get client’s residence permit.
Responsible for all documentation regarding the renovation processes
Responsible for organizing all paperwork and ensuring its delivery and processing at the SEF.
Legal support and counsel at every stage -
acquisition, planning, development, letting and eventual sale of property.
Handling issues regarding the judicial, contractual and legal intricacies of the real estate asset.
The Hospitality team will speak your language
We will welcome you and assist you in all the steps including transfers from airport, hotel check in, visit properties, transfer to attorney’s office, to SEF for interview, to the bank for account opening.
GOLDEN VISA &
RESIDENCE PERMIT
FIRST VISA .....................................
RENEWING .....................................
POWER OF ATTORNEY ................
PROMISORY CONTRACTS...........
PASSPORT ISSUE............................
PROPERTY RENTAL .......................
PROPERTY SALE .............................
Full legal due diligence on property
Assistance on property acquisition
Client representation
Receipt and holding of funds in a Lawyers client/escrow account (if required)
PROPERTY ACQUISITION
MANDATORY APPLICATION COSTS
List standard government fees
Processing Fee (initial application and renewals) - € 513.75
Initial Investor Residency Permit - € 5,135.70
Renewal of Investor Residency Permit - € 2,500
Initial Residency Permit for Family Members - € 5,135.75 (50% of this in the case of under-18 y.o. children)
Renewal of Residency Permit for Family Members (at years 1st and 3rd) - € 2,568.75 each time per visa holder
Ex.
Thus the total Government fees payable by a couple and one under-aged child will be as follows:
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Application fees (3 x €513.75 x 3) ............................................. €4,623.75
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Issue fees (2.5 x €5,135.50) ............................................. €12,838.75
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Renewal fees (3 x €2,568.75 x 2) ............................................. €15,412.50
Total ...................... €32,875.00
Portuguese Golden Residency Permit – Property Investments – Information
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Acquisition of Properties above € 500,000.
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Purchased after 8th October 2012.
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Acquisition completed before the application for residency permit.
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Properties acquired free from any charges or mortgages.
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Minimum stays in Portugal – 7 days first year & 14 days following periods of 2 years.
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Residency Application made within a maximum of 90 days after entry in Portugal.
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Residency Permit granted for an initial period of 1 year & renewed for periods of 2 years.
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Possibility of permanent residency after year 5 and nationality one year later.
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Bearers of Investor Residency Permits may travel freely in the Schengen area.
Portuguese Golden Residency Permit – Documents & requirements
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Valid Passport and Schengen Visa.
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Valid travel document and medical insurance.
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Updated property documents showing ownership of property. Check Property Taxes.
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Proof of means of income and proof of address.
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Accommodation.
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Absence of criminal conviction and of interdiction to enter the country.
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Absence of notice from the Portuguese Immigration Authorities or Schengen Services.
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Declaration from the investor confirming compliance with the investment requirements.