Golden visas continue to be granted in Portugal

  • 27 September, 23

In August, investment raised through the Residence Permit for Investment Activity (ARI) program, also known as the golden visa, totalled more than 32.8 million euros, which represents a drop of 12.5% compared to the same month in 2022 (37.5 million euros).

Between January and August, investment raised through the golden visa program totaled more than 493 million euros, 24% more than that recorded in the same period last year.

In the “top 5” of nationalities for the golden visa, the list is led by citizens from the USA who obtained 12 golden visas, followed by China, with nine, and Brazil, with eight. Six golden visas were also granted to Russian citizens and another six to Turkey. During the period under analysis, 72 visas were granted to reunited family members.

Cre: Portugalnews