Portugal to Accelerate Processing of Golden Visa Applications After Prolonged Delays

Portugal is set to expedite the processing of Golden Visa applications following significant delays. At present, between 45,000 and 50,000 applications are pending, prompting the country’s immigration agency AIMA to propose system enhancements, according to Bloomberg.

Apartments for sale in Portugal 2,242 listings on Tranio

From 1,300,000 €

Three-level townhouses in a renovated building a few steps from the Tagus River, Lisbon, Portugal

Completion in: 2024.III Total of 5 apartments

From 280,000 €

New apartments for a residence permit with a guaranteed yield of 4% in São Pedro do Sul, Portugal

Built in 2021 Total of 22 apartments

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Modern apartments with terraces, a swimming pool and river view, Belem, Lisbon, Portugal

Built in 2021 Total of 57 apartments

From 1,200,000 €

Apartments in a modern residential complex with swimming pools, Cascais, Portugal

Total of 15 apartments

From 500,000 €

Fully equipped new apartments in Lisbon, Portugal

Total of 17 apartments

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Apartments with sea and river views in a new residential complex, Oeiras, Portugal

Built in 2022 Total of 9 apartments

550,000 €

Spacious apartment in a new residence with a garden and a swimming pool, in the historic center of Porto, Portugal

Total area 179 m² 2 bedrooms

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Apartments with panoramic views, in the historic city center, Lisbon, Portugal

Total of 19 apartments

Key changes:

• Transition from a paper-based application system to a fully digital format.
• Automatic scheduling of biometric data submission appointments within 30 to 90 days.
• Applications may now be submitted in English, Spanish, or French without requiring translation into Portuguese.

Although Portugal ended the option of acquiring a Golden Visa through property investment in 2023, investors still have various routes available, including establishing a business, supporting cultural initiatives, scientific research, or investing in funds or existing companies.

Author: Julia Naymushina