Tag: Portugal Golden Visa

Portugal’s real estate market continues to heat up. According to the latest data released by Statistics Portugal (INE), Portuguese house prices reached a new all-time high in the third quarter of 2025, with the house price index rising 17.7% year-on-year. This marks the third consecutive quarter of record-breaking growth, confirming that property prices remain on […]

The new president of the National Association of Portuguese Municipalities (ANMP), Pedro Pimpão, has argued that Portugal effectively needs an immigrant population, considering that the national demographic conditions are insufficient to meet the needs. “Immigration is not a problem; it is a challenge for the country as a whole to create effective conditions to integrate […]

The Portuguese government has confirmed that starting from the first quarter of 2026, the validity period of Portuguese passports will be officially extended. For adult citizens, passport validity will be doubled from the current 5 years to 10 years. This measure is one of the government’s key reforms aimed at simplifying public services and reducing […]

On 19 Dec 2025, The President of the Portuguese Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, has recently vetoed and returned two parliamentary bills concerning amendments to the Nationality Law and the Criminal Code, in accordance with constitutional requirements. The decision follows rulings by the Portuguese Constitutional Court, which found several provisions of the proposed legislation to […]

As the holiday season arrives, Mercan Hotels in Portugal invite guests to experience Christmas and New Year’s Eve through a curated series of festive celebrations across Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia, Évora, and Beja. Each property offers a distinctive blend of gastronomy, art, music, and cultural expression — creating memorable holiday moments across the country. […]

According to the latest report, Portugal Golden Visa investment immigration program has contributed over €54 billion in direct and indirect economic benefits since its launch in 2012, while supporting approximately 30,000 jobs. Golden Visa Drives Investment and Economic Growth The Golden Visa program is designed to attract foreign investment and support Portugal’s economic recovery. To […]

The number of immigrants in Portugal decreased by 2% between 2023 and 2024, as revealed by the OECD report on migration. According to the same report, there is a drop of almost 50% in family reunifications, despite a 9% increase in entries into the country to work. According to the report, released by the Organisation […]

CBRE, during the Porto Property Pace Conference, presented trends and opportunities in the real estate market in Porto. In a statement, the consultancy firm stated that the city “is experiencing economic and tourism growth, accompanied by demographic changes, but urban space is experiencing limited expansion.” This limitation has consequences such as “increasing pressure on housing, […]

AIMA (National Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum) issued 386,463 residence permits as of October 22 of this year, 60% more than in the same period in 2024, and estimates that the 50% reduction in the number of immigrants entering the country will continue. These figures were provided by Pedro Portugal Gaspar, Chairman of the […]

The Minister of the Presidency, António Leitão Amaro, stated that AIMA will resolve the pending Golden Visa applications in 2026, after the completion of the processes for the most vulnerable immigrants. The minister said that the pendency will be resolved in 2026, during the specialised debate on the 2026 State Budget. The resolution of these […]

According to the latest data from Portugal’s Agency for Migration and Asylum (AIMA), the number of U.S. citizens living in Portugal rose from 14,129 in 2023 to 19,258 in 2024, marking an impressive 36.3% increase. This significant growth aligns with reports from leading Iberian Peninsula real estate developers, confirming that American interest in the Portuguese […]

Portugal is rapidly solidifying its position as one of Europe’s most attractive destinations for wealth migration and lifestyle living. According to the 2025 Henley Private Wealth Migration Report released in June, the UK is expected to lose 16,500 millionaires net this year alone, following the comprehensive tax reform in the October 2024 budget. The increase […]

After the great success of MPEF I, Mercan proudly presents Mercan Private Equity Fund II (MPEF II) – offering global investors a secure and sustainable investment opportunity. Fund Highlights: 👉 Watch the full details video:

Located in the heart of Alfragide’s business center, the newly opened Moxy Alfragide Lisboa by Marriott is a four-star vibrant lifestyle hotel that marks Mercan Group’ first hotel in Lisbon and the 15th hotel opening in Portugal. Just minutes away from Lisbon International Airport and some of the city’s main tourist attractions, the hotel offers guests […]

Located in the heart of Porto’s historic Lapa district, Lapa II, the newly opened wing of the Renaissance Porto Lapa Hotel by Marriott, is redefining five-star hospitality in one of Portugal’s most iconic destinations. Rising on a privileged hilltop with sweeping views over the city, this expansion marks another milestone for Mercan Group and strengthens […]