PORTUGAL : STAY LIFELONG UNDER 982 BY APPLYING FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Official Name: República
Portuguesa
Capital: Lisbon
Population: 10 million (1 crore)
Family reunification allowed
Health Benefits allowed
Temperature: 17 °C Winter to
27 °C in Summer
Enter with a Visa and stay lifelong
Portugal joined as EU member country since 1st 1986
Portugal became Schengen area member since 1995
BENEFITS OF RELOCATING TO PORTUGAL FOR A LIFETIME BY APPLYING FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
-Ease of moving to a European country with the family
-Lifestyle Benefits (good weather and safety)
-No significant investment
-No language requirement
-SUPER FAST APPLICATION PROCESS
-Visa-free travel in Europe after receipt of TRC
-No minimum education qualification
-No IELTS exam required
-No maximum age limit
-Can cater to the world's largest single market which is the EU Market (28 Countries/500 Million customers/GDP of 16 Trillion Euros)
- Free movement of goods, people and services within the EU
-Option to apply for citizenship after stay of 5 years
-You may work as a freelancer
-YOU DO NOT NEED TO HAVE A DEPOSIT IN THE BANK
INTERESTING FACTS:
-Portugal is one of the world's top surf spots. It has a coastline that spans 800 kms.
-Portugal is the home to 15 UNESCO World Heritage sites.
-Portugal is the sixth European country to allow same sex marriage.
-Portugal's colonial empire spanned 600 years and stretched which are now 53 countries.
ENTER PORTUGAL UNDER ANY VISA. STAY BACK BY APPLYING UNDER 982 EXPRESSION OF INTEREST AND GET YOUR PORTUGUESE (EUROPEAN) PASSPORT IN THE SIXTH YEAR
KEY PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLYING UNDER EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
-Enter Portugal under any visa category
-Valid proof of the mode of transport by which applicant entered Portuguese Territory
-Legal Entry with the Immigration Department within 72 Hours of entry in Portugal
-NIF
-Police Clearance Certificate from Home Country
- Registration of place of residence
-YOU DO NOT NEED TO HAVE A DEPOSIT IN THE BANK
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - MINIMUM STAY REQUIREMENTS
After receipt of TRC, the applicant has to stay a minimum of 6 months continuously or for 8 months, in a year, if there isn't a continuous stay
APPLYING FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCY
-After 5 years of stay
APPLYING FOR PORTUGUESE CITIZENSHIP
-After 5 years of stay
-After passing basic Portuguese Language Proficiency test (A2 level)
QUALIFICATIONS
PERSONS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY
-Applicant-should over 18 years of age
-Be of outstanding character
-Hold no criminal record
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
-Valid Passport with at least two blank pages
-Proof of entry of the mode of transport by which the applicant entered Portuguese Territory
-NIF
-NISS
-Certificate for "Título de residência" - Residence Address in Portugal with a rental contract
-Police Clearance Certificate from the country of origin/country of residence - translated, notarized, apostilled
-Receipt of the Hotel/Airbnb stay of the first night stay in Portugal
-Bank Account in Portugal (Can be opened remotely/ physically)
-Opening a self-employed code
-SUBMIT AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Q : For how many days can I stay in Schengen after receipt of TRC ?
A : 90 Days out of 180 days every year
Q : Will I need to have a visa to travel to any of the countries in the Schengen?
A : You may travel visa free and no registration is required for crossing borders.
Q : Do you need to reside in the country and know the language?
A : It is required for the applicant to stay a minimum of 180 days a year. Knowledge of language is required, when applying for citizenship
Q : In what cases can my application be rejected?
A : The application can be rejected in the following cases:
-By providing false information.
-Existence of outstanding conviction or criminal proceedings for serious criminal offences in any country of the world.
-If the applicant poses a potential threat to public order, national security or the reputation of Portugal or any other country.
Q : What happens in case of concealment of information or false data has been provided?
A : An applicant shall not pass the due diligence test and the application shall be rejected. An investor can be deprived of the citizenship, if the status was obtained by submitting false information, fraud or concealment of actual information.
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