Portugal is located on the Iberian Peninsula in the southwestern part of Europe and is washed by the Atlantic Ocean. This is a very beautiful and cheerful country with a warm mild climate and clean ecology. There is a low crime rate and practically no corruption. In Portugal, the economy and social sphere are actively developing, which attracts immigrants here from various countries of the world. The country's immigration legislation every year becomes more loyal to those who are going to contribute to its economy.
Necessary
- - a passport with a valid Schengen visa;
- - buying a property;
- - work permit;
- - business acquisition;
- - marriage with a citizen of the country.
Instructions
Step 1
Portugal is a member of the European Union, so you will need a Schengen visa to enter the country. To visit Portugal for tourism purposes, you will need a standard package - a passport with a valid visa, round-trip air tickets, hotel reservation (or invitation) and insurance.
Step 2
If you decide to immigrate, keep in mind that Portugal has advantages over most of the EU countries. Buying your own home will give you the right to legally reside in the country for 6 months annually. In addition, you will be able to move freely throughout the Schengen area. The only thing is that you will not be allowed to work, since the presence of real estate is not a sufficient basis for obtaining a work visa.
Step 3
In order to get a job in Portugal you will need to go to the Immigration Office and present an invitation from your employer. Then you will need to draw up the necessary documents (social insurance, etc.). After all the documents are ready and you get a job, you will be issued a work visa for a period of one year, which in the future you can extend for five years (provided that the employer will need you).
Step 4
There is another way to legally settle in the country. This is business immigration. To do this, you will need to obtain permission to start your own business. Based on it, you will receive a business visa with the possibility of extension. However, there is one caveat in this case. According to the laws of the country, a foreign citizen can have a business only if a Portuguese citizen becomes one of the shareholders of the company.
Step 5
The conditions are more favorable for investors. If you become the owner of a ready-made business or commercial real estate, you will receive all the benefits provided by the legislation of the country for foreign investors, and you will be able to apply for a residence permit (immediately after purchase).
Step 6
Special conditions are provided for highly qualified specialists. Preference is given to doctors of rare specialties, athletes, scientists and cultural workers, etc. Foreigners falling into this category are granted asylum based on national interests and issued a work permit.
Step 7
You can also apply for a residence permit by registering a marriage with a Portuguese citizen. However, immigration officials may ask you to show joint photographs of you before the wedding. They will serve as proof that you really did have a romantic relationship and did not marry (got married) for the purpose of immigration. Such measures are provoked by the emergence of a large number of fictitious marriages.
Step 8
Using one of the legal immigration methods, after the five-year period, you will be able to apply for Portuguese citizenship. If during this time you have not had any problems with the law, you have no criminal record, and you have learned Portuguese, the decision of the authorities will be positive.
Step 9
If you become a spouse (spouse) of a Portuguese citizen and have been married for 3 years, you can apply for citizenship.
