Category: Golden Visa

The Portuguese government has put forward sweeping changes to the country’s nationality laws that would fundamentally alter the path to citizenship for residents. Government Proposal: A Major Shift in Nationality Rules Under the proposed reforms announced on June 23, 2025, the residency requirement for naturalization would double from the current 5 years to 10 years…

The Pacific nation of Vanuatu offers cheapest and most affordable permanent residence for Just $7500. It is the cheapest PR green card in the world without any physical visit required. In countries where dual citizenship is not permitted, exit checks done by immigration authorities, you will need to show a visa or residence or PR…

Last week, Portugal parliament reviewed proposed amendments to Immigration and Nationality Laws by council of Ministers. During the debate, members from multiple parties raised significant concerns, and as a result, the Government withdrew its proposal from general vote and requested amendments to Immigration and Nationality Law to be sent back to parliamentary committee stage for more…

Portugal government last month has proposed sweeping changes to nationality and immigration laws to curb immigration.. Unfair Experts and lawmakers say the changes are unfair and unconstitutional, raise serious legal challenges, the law could still may take years to come into effect. The Law could also be vetoed by President for inciting inequality and violating…

The New Portugal Government has made important reforms to immigration rules which will have an impact on foreigners including golden visa holders who apply for citizenship in Portugal. The Government has approved the following changes into the nationality and immigration law: “These reforms were made to adjust the government policy in line with demographic shifts…

GEPAC is a government authority responsible for approving eligible cultural donation projects under the Portuguese golden visa program (Residence permit for Investment Activity ARI regime) . The Cultural Donation route is involves non-refundable donation to cultural heritage projects in Portugal. For example to Museum, archeology, monuments, refurbishment of national or public heritage sites and monuments.…

The newly elected Portuguese Government, which took office in May, has already begun its work to boost investment, technology, attract global talent steering Portugal towards economic prosperity to become a Global leader. Measures taken by the New Government in Portugal implementing changes to Immigration and Citizenship matters will be the subject of parliamentary debate and…

AIMA has made it compulsory for foreigners applying for residence permit in Portugal including golden visa applicants. The obligation to present criminal records certificates by foreign citizens who wish to obtain a residence permit is always maintained by authorities. AIMA will not process residence permit applications without a valid criminal record certificate. AIMA does not…

AIMA has analyzed some 440,000 pending applications,  is still yet to process around 10%, 40,000 to 50,000 applications, these cases likely to be fully resolved by end of 2025 due to slowdown in processing, the minister announced in a latest press conference. Some applicants have been waiting for 3 years. A task force was established in…

The New Portugal Government is considering a special tax regime to attract investment in the country, aspiring to become global investment destination. More tax incentives aimed at attracting more golden visa investors are on the table. According to the proposals, new Portuguese residents including those who receive golden visas may also be eligible for a…