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Portugal Makes Criminal Record Certificate Mandatory for Foreigners
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…
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AIMA to Resolve Pending Cases by End of 2025
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…
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Portugal Mulls Special Tax Regime for Golden Visa Residents
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…
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Madeira – A Little Known Corporate Tax Haven in Portugal
Christiano Ronaldo’s hometown of Madeira is a secret tax haven in Portugal, unknown to many foreigners. The island’s unique position as an EU-approved low-tax jurisdiction sets it apart from many traditional tax havens. Golden visa investors can also incorporate a company in Madiera, to take advantage of just 5% corporate tax, lowest in Europe for…
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AIMA has Analysed 440,000 Pending Applications
A Backlog update on AIMA processing pending applications for residence permits AIMA has analysed over 440,000 pending applications, of these 23,000 applications rejected, only 69,000 still need to be processed and decided upon (approximately 37,000 are nearing completion, and around 32,000 are in the final decision phase at AIMA. ), 170,000 were archived due to a…
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AIMA and Portugal immigration updates
Below you will find some quick updates on immigration news from Portugal. Golden Visa – There were unconfirmed reports, rumours the new Portugal government would extend the residency period from 5 to 10 years tightening genuine ties to country. As a result of this, a number of clients have completed investment for Portugal golden visa…
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First Digital Asset Fund Launched for Portugal GV
The Octanova Horizon Fund is a first Portugal Golden Visa Fund to combine Fixed Income with exposure to Digital Assets in a regulated, safe, and flexible manner. The Fund obtained CMVM approval on Dec 13, 2025, with target allocation is 65% Portuguese Fixed Income and 35% Digital Assets allowing a stable return to investors while…
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Hungary vs Portugal: Golden Visa Differences
Below are the subtle differences between two most popular golden visa programs running in Europe. In short, Portugal is more suitable for those who seek EU nationality quickest, Hungary is more preferred those who seek long term permanent residency. Quick Comparison The most important differences between Hungary and Portugal Golden visa programs are shown below..…
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Portugal May Require Strong Ties for Nationality Applications
The New Democratic Alliance party led by Luis Montenegro won the elections but it is still a minority. With Luis montenegro refused to form alliance with Chega, it is more likely to form minority or coalition government aligning with other parties. The New government coming to power in June is expected to adopt reforms to…
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The Fate of Portugal GV Clings on Elections 2025
Portugal Elections in May likely have minimal impact in the Portuguese GV program. The program will be running normally without any disruptions. A snap legislative election is scheduled in Portugal for 18 May 2025. This election marks the third in less than four years. Current polls show a tight race, with the centre-right Democratic Alliance (AD)…
Golden Visa
Golden Visa (GV) programs grant residency rights to investors and their families in exchange for a qualifying investment such as real estate, business, bank deposit or investment funds/ bonds. These programs offer a pathway to permanent residency or citizenship, along with added benefits like visa-free travel, tax advantages, and access to education and healthcare in the host country.