{"id":1480,"date":"2016-07-22T10:23:32","date_gmt":"2016-07-22T10:23:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/finance.bold-themes.com\/main-demo\/?page_id=1480"},"modified":"2024-07-04T16:47:44","modified_gmt":"2024-07-04T15:47:44","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/finbekgoldenvisa.com\/en\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><section id=\"bt_section69ef73193cc3d\"  class=\"boldSection topSpaced bottomSemiSpaced btLightSkin gutter inherit\" ><div class=\"port\"><div class=\"boldCell\"><div class=\"boldCellInner\"><div class=\"boldRow\" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem col-md-8 col-ms-12 btTextLeft animate animate-fadein inherit\"  data-width=\"8\"><div class=\"rowItemContent\" ><header class=\"header btClear extralarge\" ><div class=\"btSuperTitle\"><span>GET ANSWERS TO<\/span><\/div><div class=\"dash\"><h1><span class=\"headline\">Frequently Asked <b class=\"animate\">Questions<\/b><\/span><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">Here are some of the frequently asked questions about the Golden Visa Programme. For more information we offer you our free consultation. <\/div><\/header><div class=\"btClear btSeparator topSmallSpaced border\" ><hr><\/div><div class=\"btTabs tabsVertical\"><ul class=\"tabsHeader\"><li><span>Who can get a Golden Visa in Portugal?<\/span><\/li><li><span>How do I extend my residency and how much does it cost to participate in the programme?<\/span><\/li><li><span>Are there any requirements to apply for a Gold Visa?<\/span><\/li><li><span>How do you keep yourself safe in the process?<\/span><\/li><li><span>Who would I be able to put on the form?<\/span><\/li><li><span>Can I apply for Portuguese citizenship?<\/span><\/li><li><span>How can I find out more information about the programme?<\/span><\/li><li><span>How much does the programme cost?<\/span><\/li><li><span>Do I need to reside in the purchased property?<\/span><\/li><li><span>Will I be able to move around the European Union?<\/span><\/li><li><span>How long does it take for an investor to get back the 500k invested?<\/span><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"tabPanes accordionPanes\"><div class=\"tabPane\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionTitle\"><span>Who can get a Golden Visa in Portugal?<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionContent\"><div class=\"btText\" ><\/p>\n<p>Investors from non-EU\/EFTA countries can apply for a Golden Visa.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"tabPane\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionTitle\"><span>How do I extend my residency and how much does it cost to participate in the programme?<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionContent\"><div class=\"btText\" ><\/p>\n<p>The main basis for extending the residence permit under the Golden Visa programme is the right to own real estate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The state fees per person are:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1st renewal - at the end of the 1st year - 540 euros;<\/li>\n<li>2nd renewal - after the 3rd year - 540 euros.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To calculate the total estimated cost of the programme use\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/visagolden.uz\/cost-calculator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">calculator<\/a>\u00a0on the website.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"tabPane\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionTitle\"><span>Are there any requirements to apply for a Gold Visa?<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionContent\"><div class=\"btText\" ><\/p>\n<p>General requirements for applicants regardless of the amount invested:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Possession of the acquired property for a period of 5 years;<\/li>\n<li>Transfer of the full amount of the investment from the overseas account to the Portuguese account;<\/li>\n<li>Document proving legal entry and authorisation to stay in Portugal;<\/li>\n<li>Lack of deportation history with immigration authorities;<\/li>\n<li>No criminal record;<\/li>\n<li>7-day stay in Portugal during the first year;<\/li>\n<li>Residence in the country for 14 days in each of the following 2 year periods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"tabPane\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionTitle\"><span>How do you keep yourself safe in the process?<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionContent\"><div class=\"btText\" ><\/p>\n<p>Since most investors come from abroad, we provide a detailed account of each of the steps along the way to closing the deal. Finbek gives our clients the opportunity to explore the property market for the most profitable investment. Our experts will prepare detailed information regarding:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>all costs and fees associated with the acquisition of the immovable property,<\/li>\n<li>comparison of the property market in different regions,<\/li>\n<li>rental yields and repair costs,<\/li>\n<li>additional services after the conclusion of the sales contract,<\/li>\n<li>return on investment (ROI).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For clients interested in investing in various projects (commercial property, hotels, etc.), we will provide detailed information and help you make an informed decision based on your goals and interests.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"tabPane\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionTitle\"><span>Who would I be able to put on the form?<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionContent\"><div class=\"btText\" ><\/p>\n<p>All family members are eligible for the programme, including adult student children.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"tabPane\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionTitle\"><span>Can I apply for Portuguese citizenship?<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionContent\"><div class=\"btText\" ><\/p>\n<p>Yes. After the fifth year of residence in Portugal, the investor can apply for a permanent residence permit as well as citizenship for himself and his family members.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"tabPane\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionTitle\"><span>How can I find out more information about the programme?<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionContent\"><div class=\"btText\" ><\/p>\n<p>In order for our clients in different countries to get to know the investment programme well before their first visit to Portugal, we provide private consultations. They are designed for those interested in getting all the information about the Golden Visa \"first-hand\".<\/p>\n<p>For private advice and to find out about all your property investment options, <a href=\"https:\/\/visagolden.uz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">make an appointment for a free private consultation here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"tabPane\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionTitle\"><span>How much does the programme cost?<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionContent\"><div class=\"btText\" ><\/p>\n<p>The cost of participation in the programme depends on the number of people in the main investor's family who qualify for a residence permit. To get the exact cost, please use <a href=\"https:\/\/visagolden.uz\/cost-calculator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">calculator<\/a> on the website, which among other things will describe the content of the various associated services and fees.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"tabPane\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionTitle\"><span>Do I need to reside in the purchased property?<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionContent\"><div class=\"btText\" ><\/p>\n<p>No. The property can be rented out. In addition, a favourable option is to invest in mutual funds, which provide for unit investment in hotel complexes under reconstruction, with a guaranteed redemption at the purchase price after 5 years and interest income of 3% for properties worth \u20ac350,000.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"tabPane\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionTitle\"><span>Will I be able to move around the European Union?<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionContent\"><div class=\"btText\" ><\/p>\n<p>The Portuguese Golden Visa entitles you to visa-free entry to European Union countries.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"tabPane\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionTitle\"><span>How long does it take for an investor to get back the 500k invested?<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionContent\"><div class=\"btText\" ><\/p>\n<p>An investment of 500k is returned by the investment fund in 5-10 years depending on the fund selected.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator bottomSemiSpaced border\" ><hr><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rowItem col-md-4 col-ms-12 btTextLeft btHighlight inherit btDoublePadding btLightSkin\"  data-width=\"4\"><div class=\"rowItemContent\" style = \"background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 1); \"><div class=\"btClear btSeparator topSmallSpaced bottomSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><header class=\"header btClear large\" ><div class=\"btSuperTitle\"><span>Transparency<\/span><\/div><div class=\"dash\"><h2><span class=\"headline\">Cost Estimate<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">Breakdown for Portuguese Golden Visa Program - Family of Four<\/div><\/header><div class=\"btClear btSeparator bottomExtraSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><div class=\"servicesItem  btIcoAccentColorIcon btIcoExtraSmallSizeIcon\"><div class=\"sIcon\"><span class=\"btIco btIcoExtraSmallSize btIcoDefaultType btIcoAccentColor\"><span  data-ico-s7=\"&#xe648;\" class=\"btIcoHolder\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"sTxt\"><header class=\"header btClear small\" ><div class=\"btSuperTitle\"><span>Investment<\/span><\/div><div class=\"dash\"><\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">\u20ac500 000<\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator bottomExtraSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><div class=\"servicesItem  btIcoAccentColorIcon btIcoExtraSmallSizeIcon\"><div class=\"sIcon\"><span class=\"btIco btIcoExtraSmallSize btIcoDefaultType btIcoAccentColor\"><span  data-ico-s7=\"&#xe68c;\" class=\"btIcoHolder\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"sTxt\"><header class=\"header btClear small\" ><div class=\"btSuperTitle\"><span>Investment-Related Expenses<\/span><\/div><div class=\"dash\"><\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">\u20ac1 968<\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator bottomExtraSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><div class=\"servicesItem  btIcoAccentColorIcon btIcoExtraSmallSizeIcon\"><div class=\"sIcon\"><span class=\"btIco btIcoExtraSmallSize btIcoDefaultType btIcoAccentColor\"><span  data-ico-s7=\"&#xe6b4;\" class=\"btIcoHolder\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"sTxt\"><header class=\"header btClear small\" ><div class=\"btSuperTitle\"><span>Immigration Processing Fees<\/span><\/div><div class=\"dash\"><\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">\u20ac49 000<\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator bottomExtraSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><div class=\"servicesItem  btIcoAccentColorIcon btIcoExtraSmallSizeIcon\"><div class=\"sIcon\"><span class=\"btIco btIcoExtraSmallSize btIcoDefaultType btIcoAccentColor\"><span  data-ico-s7=\"&#xe62c;\" class=\"btIcoHolder\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"sTxt\"><header class=\"header btClear small\" ><div class=\"btSuperTitle\"><span>Additional Costs<\/span><\/div><div class=\"dash\"><\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">(Legal Support)<br \/><br \/>\u20ac12 900<\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator bottomExtraSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><div class=\"servicesItem  btIcoAccentColorIcon btIcoExtraSmallSizeIcon\"><div class=\"sIcon\"><span class=\"btIco btIcoExtraSmallSize btIcoDefaultType btIcoAccentColor\"><span  data-ico-s7=\"&#xe60c;\" class=\"btIcoHolder\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"sTxt\"><header class=\"header btClear small\" ><div class=\"btSuperTitle\"><span>Total Investment Requirement<\/span><\/div><div class=\"dash\"><\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">\u20ac343 868<\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator bottomExtraSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/finbekgoldenvisa.com\/en\/cost-calculator\/\" class=\"btBtn btBtn btnFilledStyle btnAccentColor btnSmall btnFullWidth btTextCenter btnRightPosition btnIco\" ><span class=\"btnInnerText\">VIEW FULL ESTIMATE<\/span><span class=\"btIco\"><span  data-ico-fa=\"&#xf061;\" class=\"btIcoHolder\"><\/span><\/span><\/a><div class=\"btClear btSeparator topSmallSpaced bottomSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"bt_section69ef73193dd6e\"  class=\"boldSection topSpaced bottomSemiSpaced btLightSkin gutter inherit\" ><div class=\"port\"><div class=\"boldCell\"><div class=\"boldCellInner\"><div class=\"boldRow\" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-ms-12 btTextLeft\"  data-width=\"3\"><div class=\"rowItemContent\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rowItem col-md-6 col-sm-12 btTextCenter animate animate-fadein inherit\"  data-width=\"6\"><div class=\"rowItemContent\" ><header class=\"header btClear extralarge\" ><div class=\"btSuperTitle\"><span>BEYOND REAL ESTATE<\/span><\/div><div class=\"dash\"><h1><span class=\"headline\">A Tailored Residency Strategy<\/span><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">We meticulously select a residence permit solution aligned with your specific objectives.<\/div><\/header><div class=\"btClear btSeparator bottomSemiSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rowItem col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-ms-12 btTextLeft\"  data-width=\"3\"><div class=\"rowItemContent\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"boldRow\" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem col-md-12 col-ms-12  btTextCenter animate animate-fadein inherit\"  data-width=\"12\"><div class=\"rowItemContent\" ><div class=\"servicesItem  btIcoAccentColorIcon btIcoBigSizeIcon\"><div class=\"sIcon\"><span class=\"btIco btIcoBigSize btIcoDefaultType btIcoAccentColor\"><span  data-ico-bs=\"&#xf16b;\" class=\"btIcoHolder\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"sTxt\"><header class=\"header btClear small\" ><div class=\"btSuperTitle\"><span>Investment Fund Starting at \u20ac500,000<\/span><\/div><div class=\"dash\"><\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">Purchase of units of investment funds or venture capital funds with a return on investment ranging from 3% to 10% per annum. An investment of 500K is returned by the investment fund after 5-10 years depending on the fund selected.<\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator bottomSemiSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"boldRow\" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem col-md-4 col-ms-12 btTextCenter animate animate-fadein inherit\"  data-width=\"4\"><div class=\"rowItemContent\" ><div class=\"servicesItem  btIcoAccentColorIcon btIcoBigSizeIcon\"><div class=\"sIcon\"><span class=\"btIco btIcoBigSize btIcoDefaultType btIcoAccentColor\"><span  data-ico-bs=\"&#xf156;\" class=\"btIcoHolder\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"sTxt\"><header class=\"header btClear small\" ><div class=\"btSuperTitle\"><span>Business Investment from \u20ac500,000<\/span><\/div><div class=\"dash\"><\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">Establish a minimum of 10 job positions in Portugal for local residents. Alternatively, invest a minimum of \u20ac500,000 in a Portuguese company and create 5 job positions.<\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator bottomSemiSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rowItem col-md-4 col-ms-12 btTextCenter animate animate-fadein inherit\"  data-width=\"4\"><div class=\"rowItemContent\" ><div class=\"servicesItem  btIcoAccentColorIcon btIcoBigSizeIcon\"><div class=\"sIcon\"><span class=\"btIco btIcoBigSize btIcoDefaultType btIcoAccentColor\"><span  data-ico-s7=\"&#xe662;\" class=\"btIcoHolder\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"sTxt\"><header class=\"header btClear small\" ><div class=\"btSuperTitle\"><span>Culture Investment from \u20ac250,000<\/span><\/div><div class=\"dash\"><\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">A singular, non-refundable contribution dedicated to supporting artistic production, and the restoration and preservation of national cultural heritage.<\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator bottomSemiSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rowItem col-md-4 col-ms-12 btTextCenter animate animate-fadein inherit\"  data-width=\"4\"><div class=\"rowItemContent\" ><div class=\"servicesItem  btIcoAccentColorIcon btIcoBigSizeIcon\"><div class=\"sIcon\"><span class=\"btIco btIcoBigSize btIcoDefaultType btIcoAccentColor\"><span  data-ico-s7=\"&#xe60f;\" class=\"btIcoHolder\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"sTxt\"><header class=\"header btClear small\" ><div class=\"btSuperTitle\"><span>Science Investment from \u20ac500,000<\/span><\/div><div class=\"dash\"><\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">A non-repayable sponsorship of scientific and technological research activities within Portugal's scientific program, starting from an amount of \u20ac500,000.<\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator bottomSemiSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A residence permit or residence permit in Portugal under an investment programme is called a \"Golden Visa\". 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