GOLDEN VISA

2023

Portugal

About

Business Advisement Team

Marcello Fanico

CEO

Sara Santos

Rita Fernandes

Daniel Apolónio

CHOICE INVESTMENTS

About Us

Welcome to

Choice Investments ©

Our team works in providing Real Estate

Services and Business in Portugal and abroad.
We process small and large investors looking

for an attractive return on business.

Proximity, trust and good results

make our own clients recommend us to other investors.

We accompany our client in the purchase and sale, rehabilitation and even in the management

of architectural projects.

Our focus, our DNA is mainly Golden Visa

for non-Europeans, such as Americans and Asians, and the Non-Habitual Residency Regime for Europeans, especially French, among others.

Make the right choice.

We have the knowledge and connections

to make the deal happen safely, here and now.

How we Work

How We Work

Welcoming Service

We want you to feel like home as a client or investor. We accompany you from start to finish.

Market Reading

and Investment Analysis

We want to find the right property for you and we ensure all aspects of your investment requirements and financial goals are met. Investors can count on our knowledge and experience to provide guidance on their strategy.

Save time in Bureaucracies

You don’t need to spend your time in paper work because we will do it for you. Our professional partners will take care of all your taxes, fiscal, accounting and legal representations.

Rentals Management

We ensure you maximize your capital growth and rental yield while maintaining your properties in perfect condition, even while you're abroad.

Golden Visa Assistance

We take care of everything for you in every step of the way. We have all the tools and lawyers to make this happen successfully in a matter of days.

After Sales Services

Our team will take care of all your needs after your acquisition. From maintenance to bills payment and property management, we do it all from A to Z. To us, our client's satisfaction is everything.

Countries we work with:

China

Russia

Brazil

Turkey

Hong Kong

India

Vietnam

Lebanon

Australia

United States of America

United Arab Emirates

South Africa

Canada

Pakistan

Syria

Saudi Arabia

Belarus

Cameroons

Why Portugal

Why Portugal

Portugal is that one special place to be.

Rarely you will find one other place that combines a Perfect Lifestyle with Unique Real Estate Opportunities.

Here’s why it should be your first choice for Real Estate Investment after you search all the options around the world.

Beauty, Authenticity and Diversity

Encompassed in such a small country you will find the most amazing landscapes, breathtaking surroundings,

vast history, mesmerizing architecture, culture, warm hospitality and gastronomy.

You can find the most beautiful white sandy beaches.

In 2020, Portugal was awarded 387 blue flags for their environmental quality.

Some of the biggest and best waves for surfing are also found off of the coastline of Portugal.

Safety and High Quality of Life

With 300 days a year of sunshine, Portugal is inviting to outdoor activities, exploration, fresh air and leisure. The switch from nature and a quiet life to an urban and rich city environment is always at a short distance away due to Portugal's excellent infrastructure of road and rail networks, plus public transportation and airports.

The Portuguese Real Estate Market has never been stronger and more dynamic

There’s a wide range of opportunities to discover.

All while the prices, including in Lisbon, remain highly competitive in comparison to other countries in Europe.

Charm and typical Portuguese architecture in historic districts or contemporary construction in new areas of the cities make up a diverse portfolio of options for investment, with great return.

Your choice depends only on your lifestyle and your goals.

Attractive Real Estate and Tourism

Portugal is one of the most popular destinations in global tourism, being nominated the “World’s Leading Destination” by the World Travel Awards, since 2017 and a finalist in 2020.

Along with this, Portugal is highly sought-after by students, remote workers and the retired.

Not to mention prestigious international companies such as Google moving into the capital and large international events such as the Web Summit, held in Lisbon annually,

Together, it makes this country the perfect place to invest in property and tourism, with high potential for a return on investment.

Portugal has one of the best price-quality relationships.

In 2020, Lisbon was ranked the 3rd best city in the world to live in by Expat City Ranking.

Portugal is also the 3rd safest country in the world by the Global Peace Index.

The Golden Visa Program in Portugal is one of the most attractive and successful in Europe, and 90% of visas are obtained through the purchase of a home.

FAQ

FAQ & Benefits

Bring your family over to enjoy the same freedom of opportunity. Apply for citizenship.

Travel in Schengen Europe and visa-free to 183 nations worldwide.

Make a solid investment in a buoyant market with high yield and apply for tax benefits.

Affordable Real Estate investment options. Minimum of 350k.

What is the Golden Visa?

More than a simple visa, the Golden Visa is a permit that offers immediate residency in Portugal in exchange for an investment, such as a Real Estate Investment.

To whom may it apply?

The Golden Visa applies to all privileged addressees who are non-European Union and non-Schengen area citizens, and to those who are not under its jurisdiction.

Your family can be included in the application and live, work, study and enjoy Portugal all the same.

Why the Golden Visa?

The major advantage of Golden Visa is to enable its holders to have a residence in Portugal and to freely circulate within the Schengen area.

All while only having a short stay requirement per year.

How long does it last?

The first authorization is valid for a period of 5 years and it may be renewed for further periods of two years, provided the original authorization requirements remain valid. The beneficiary may apply for a permanent residence permit and for the Portuguese nationality or citizenship at the end of the 5 year period, along with a passport.

What are the requirements?

The initial requirement shall be fulfilled in one category, as below:

Real Estate purchase by the minimum amount of € 500k

(or € 350k in renovation areas)

Capital Investment / Transfer of at least € 1M
To create and maintain a certain number of jobs
Other investments related to national heritage, research or equity funds.

Documentation:

To obtain a TAX number
To open a Bank Account
To subscribe a Health Insurance
To obtain a Criminal Record Certificate
To obtain a certificate proving the non existence of debts to the Tax and Customs Authority and to the Social Security.

If the € 500k option for a premium property is slightly out of reach at the moment, there’s a more affordable € 350k option which unlocks the same route to permanent residency and citizenship.

It's a renovation investment option very popular under the investors' radar and usually requires to act fast on the market.

Your property must be located in one of Portugal’s designated urban rehabilitation areas (which can be in Lisbon or other areas)
The property must have been built over 30 years ago and/or require refurbishment work.
The combined total sum of the rehabilitation work and property value must add up to at least € 350k.

We not only assist with legalities in the process of obtaining your Portugal € 350k Golden Visa, but we also provide construction work guidance and support when needed.

What are the changes to the Golden Visa Program?

This program will aim to redirect investment to inland areas and taking effect on Jan. 1st, 2022.

This means that value minimums will increase and all properties which are solely intended for housing purposes will no longer be eligible for Golden Visa in the main coastline metropolitan cities such as Lisbon, Porto and Algarve,

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