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On February 16, 2023, the Portuguese Government announced its intention to discontinue the Golden Visa program. This residence-by-investment program allows non-EU citizens to obtain residency [...]

The online renewal of residence permits in Portugal for foreigners, including Golden Visa holders, will be able to renew their residency automatically as of today. This renewal system is only [...]

On March 9th, 2022, the European Parliament lawmakers voted in favor of calling on the European Commission to put forward a proposal to phase out all EU Residence by Investment and Citizenship by [...]

The Portuguese Government introduced several changes to Golden Visa. The changes focus on minimum investment thresholds and geographic restrictions and are in force since January 2022. In [...]

Introduction This article summarizes the key aspects of investing in a Portuguese investment fund, for Golden Visa purposes. There is currently an increased influx of investors aiming to secure [...]

João G. Gil Figueira, partner at GFDL, was interviewed by the New York Times in relation to the legal aspects of acquiring real estate in Portugal. The interview is available here.

Comprehensive amendments to the Portuguese Golden Visa Several Portuguese economic sectors looked with anticipation and dread to possible amendments to the Portuguese Golden Visa regime. The [...]

In this unstable time, Portugal gives everyone a new opportunity to move to a sunnier and safer place or start their path to a second passport. Notwithstanding the current pandemic, the [...]

On November 10th, the Portuguese Parliament introduced new amendments to Portuguese nationality law Children born in Portugal to foreign parents residing in the Portuguese territory for more than [...]

This is an ongoing matter. Updates are expected. When the State Budget for 2020 is enacted, the Portuguese Government will be authorized to amend the regime framework of the ARI – Autorização de [...]