{"id":37015,"date":"2021-06-22T14:00:57","date_gmt":"2021-06-22T10:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.savoryandpartners.com\/?p=37015"},"modified":"2021-06-22T14:15:40","modified_gmt":"2021-06-22T10:15:40","slug":"portugal-or-spain-which-golden-visa-program-should-you-pick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/old.savoryandparnters.com\/blog\/portugal-or-spain-which-golden-visa-program-should-you-pick\/","title":{"rendered":"Portugal or Spain: Which Golden Visa Program Should You Pick?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Both Portugal and Spain offer golden beaches, an enticing culinary scene, excellent year-round weather, beautiful architecture, rich culture and a safe and stable lifestyle in the heart of Europe. It is no wonder that so many High-Net-Worth individuals from the Middle East and beyond are seeking legal residence by investment through these nations’ Golden Visa Programs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Portugal and Spain\u2019s residency by investment programs attract hundreds of investors each year for the many benefits and advantages that come with holding a residency permit in one of these two countries. Provided that all program requirements are met, non-European Union nationals can obtain permanent residency \u2013 or citizenship in the long run \u2013 and gain access to the European Union.<\/span><\/p>\n

In This Article:<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
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  1. What Are These Golden Visa Programs?<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Golden Visa Benefits<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Application Time<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Time to Citizenship<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Golden Visa Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. Golden Visa Residence Rules<\/a><\/li>\n
  7. Eligible Family Members<\/a><\/li>\n
  8. Golden Visa Investment Options<\/a><\/li>\n
  9. Tax Advantages<\/a><\/li>\n
  10. Book A Free Consultation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    While both Portugal and Spain offer golden visas, the program requirements and conditions between the two differ. We take a closer look at the differences between the programs to give you a better idea of which golden visa program is better suited to your needs.<\/span><\/p>\n

    What Are These Golden Visa Programs?<\/b><\/em><\/h3>\n

    Portugal<\/b><\/h4>\n

    Portugal\u2019s Golden Visa Program<\/span><\/a> was launched in October 2012 as a legal process based on the law that invites foreign investors from non-EU countries to obtain fully valid residency permits in Portugal for themselves and their families in exchange for a qualifying investment into the country.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Spain<\/b><\/h4>\n

    The Spanish government passed a law in 2013 to launch the country\u2019s residency by investment program \u2013 the <\/span>Spain Golden Visa Program<\/span><\/a> \u2013 to encourage foreign investment and boost the state economy. <\/span><\/p>\n

    Related Article: How Can I Invest in Turkish Citizenship? \u2013 Investment Options & Benefits of a Second Passport<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

    Like Portugal, non-EU nationals can obtain fully valid residency permits in Spain for themselves and their families in exchange for a qualifying investment into the country.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Spain Residency offers the perfect geographical location for effective business activities across Europe.<\/p><\/div>\n

    Golden Visa Benefits<\/b><\/em><\/h3>\n

    Both Portugal and Spain\u2019s golden visas offer similar fantastic benefits and advantages for non-EU residents:<\/span><\/p>\n