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Portugal Tax Haven Blacklisted Countries
Portugal maintains an official blacklist of countries and jurisdictions considered for legal and tax purposes as tax havens. The purpose of this list is countering tax avoidance and evasion. Many of these countries in the list have double taxation agreements and committed to exchange of information under OECD tax exchange. The disadvantages of investing from a blacklisted country for…
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Portuguese A2 Language Test for Citizenship
Portugal requires all foreigners and expats to pass A2 portuguese language test, a pre-condition for permanent residency or citizenship. It is an important legal requirement. There are two pathways to prove proficiency in portuguese language.. Two Paths Both are accepted by AIMA immigration office. The important difference here is CIPLE is for those who already…
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AIMA Opens New Online Service for Residence Permits
AIMA provides another online service related to the Residence Permit to expedite the processing of expiring residence permits. This new functionality is available on the Contact Form found at the following link: contactenos.aima.gov.pt . All foreign citizens holding a card/title when choosing the “Residence Permit” topic can ask AIMA for: Correct completion of the form requires submission of a copy of the…
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Why Invest in Portugal Open Ended Funds
Open-ended funds are increasingly becoming the go-to choice for investors looking to participate in the Portuguese Golden Visa programme. With their unique characteristics and benefits, these funds stand out when compared to their closed-ended counterparts. Over 90% of the investment funds promoted for Portugal GV are closed-end funds, leaving little room to understand the benefits…
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Portugal Launches Unified ID Number to Foreigners
The Portugal government has launched a single identification number system, available for foreigners living and working in Portugal. Under the single unified system, which was launched on March 14, 2025 allows immigrants to apply for the NIF, NISS and NNU through a single application procedure. AIMA has partnered with other public entities to implement the…
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Convert Crypto to Fiat for Portugal Golden Visa
Taking out a loan with Bitcoin as collateral is a neat trick to convert your bitcoin/crypto assets into fiat, you can then re-invest in the Crypto backed fund (500,000 euros) eligible for Portugal golden visa. Crypto Loans (lending) can be obtained in fiat (all major currencies) through AAVE or cryptocurrency exchanges (Binance, Coinbase, Gemini) based…
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Transfers from Self Directed 401k to Portugal GV Fund
A 401(k) Individual Retirement Account (IRA), is an increasingly popular strategy among American investors to fund €500,000 euro investing in a Portuguese private equity or venture capital fund to receive Portuguese golden visa. This can be done by converting to Self-Directed 401k (SDIRA) or Solo 401k which allows you to direct your retirement funds into a foreign…
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U.S Reporting Requirements for Portugal Golden Visa Funds
US citizens applying Portugal Golden Visa investment fund route, must follow certain US tax laws and reporting requirements, regardless of where they live to comply with US law. Americans must know that residence permit initially granted for one year followed by two 2 year renewals. First, US citizens must pick the right investment fund that…
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Portugal to Roll Out 10 Year Validity Passports from 2026
Portugal will start to issue new 10 Year Valid Portugal Electronic Passports to all citizens with new design and additional security features from 2026. Portugal government has announced to extend the validity of epassports to 10 years from the current 5 years starting 2026 aligning with EU standards and to make it convenient for Portuguese…
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Portugal Golden Visa for Bitcoin ETFs
Secure a Portuguese Golden Passport with Bitcoin / Crypto Investments. A unique golden visa investment and EU citizenship opportunity investing in Bitcoin ETF’s and Crypto digital assets. Bitcoin has consistently outperformed S&P and US stock markets in 11 out of the last 14 years. President Trumps election has pushed crypto adoption to new heights attracting…
