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03.05.2023
Portugal Cancels Golden Visa Program, Stirring Economic and Political Debate
The cancellation of the Golden Visa program is a shock to the country’s real estate market. The Golden Visa program, launched in 2012, allows anyone outside the EU to obtain a residence permit after making significant investments in Portugal.Under this scheme, investors can obtain residence or citizenship by investing in real estate, business and job […]
03.05.2023
Almost 800,000 Foreigners Call Portugal Home as International Community Grows
The attractiveness of Portugal is growing: almost 800,000 foreigners have chosen the country as their home. All this shows the hospitable atmosphere of Portugal, economic opportunities and high quality of life. The number of foreigners living in Portugal reached an all-time high of around 797,000 in the latest annual report, according to data from the […]
22.04.2023
Portugal Ranks as the 7th Most Peaceful Country in the World
Portugal was ranked 7th in the Global Peace Index (GPI), making it one of the most peaceful countries in the world. The ranking highlights Portugal’s commitment to social harmony, stability and the well-being of its citizens. The Global Peace Index, compiled annually by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), ranks countries based on a […]
22.04.2023
SEF, Portugal’s Immigration Service, to be Phased Out in October
The Portuguese government has announced its decision to phase out the Immigration and Border Protection (SEF) by October this year. What to expect next? The SEF, Portugal’s immigration, border control and asylum agency, has come under fire in recent years over concerns raised about its effectiveness, transparency and alleged misconduct by its officials. Therefore, the […]
07.12.2022
Business in Portugal or the story of how to scale a company
Thoughts on business scaling and relocation As in the life of most businessmen, I had a stage when it was necessary to scale the company. I own an IT company in Ukraine, and I already have branches in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Lviv, and Ivano-Frankivsk. But I felt that I had already reached the ceiling, so […]
23.11.2022
Moving to Portugal from Canada – why we decided
Our vacation in Europe Our move to Portugal was a new stage in our life. But first things first! In 2017, my wife and I decided to vacation in Europe. We had a month at our disposal, and then we chose five countries in each of which we spent a week. Our trip […]
09.11.2022
Moving to Portugal Really Helped Me Sort Myself Out – Story Mantas and Greta
Our life in Lithuania My family and I never thought that we would ever live in another country! We were born and raised in Lithuania! We met here and started a family here, and we like our country, so we never even discussed this idea. When our second daughter was born, I […]
26.10.2022
Buying a Dream Home and Moving from Brazil – The Story of Sylvia and Paulo
Moving to Brazil and trying to start a business My move started in 2017; I moved with my husband to Brazil after getting married. He grew up and was born there, but we met during a trip to Japan.Moving to Brazil was frankly not easy for me. I didn’t want to fly across the […]
12.10.2022
Benefits of Getting a Golden Visa to Portugal for US Citizens
Moving to Portugal as a U.S. citizen can be daunting. Getting a Golden Visa makes relocation much easier. This article will discuss the advantages of obtaining a Portugal Golden Visa. Why Should You Consider Getting a Portugal Golden Visa? U.S. citizens can gain a lot from their Portugal Golden Visas. Посмотреть эту публикацию в Instagram […]
06.09.2022
How Americans Are Invading Portugal
In the first quarter of 2022, US investment more than tripled compared to the same period in 2021. With an investment of 25.1M euros in the first three months of 2022, the U.S.A. is now the number one country investing in Portugal. I can hear American accents everywhere – whether I’m walking on the street […]