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Why Portugal?

Portugal is a gateway to a market of 500 million inhabitants in Europe and more than 250 million Portuguese-speaking consumers. A good country to invest in, live and enjoy. Portugal is the place to grow, a country with solid and innovative projects that attract attention and investment worldwide.

The Country

Portugal is a country with nearly nine centuries of well-defined geographical borders, and is ruled under a democratic parliamentary system, enjoying political stability. It has been a member of the European Union since 1986 and is part of the European Monetary System.

Geography

Portugal is located at the convergence of three continents - Europe, Africa and America - and is a privileged entry point into the Schengen Area. The international airports of Lisbon, Porto and Faro all have regular connections to the world’s main cities.

Heritage

UNESCO has already classified 18 locations in Portugal as World Heritage sites. These Portuguese contributions to the World History represent a good reason for exploring our country from north to south.

9 Reasons to choose Portugal

EU Residency Programme

Best EU residency programme for non-EU/EEA/Swiss investors (minimal stay requirements and the possibility of obtaining permanent residency after 5 years and an EU passport after 6)

EU Tax Haven

Best EU tax haven for pensioners and high net worth individuals (10-year tax exemption of non-Portuguese source income)

Real Estate

One of the top countries in the World to buy and own real estate (OECD, 2013)

Best destination

Best destination (best country in the World to visit according to Condé Nast Traveller, and best European golf and beach destination as per the World Travel Awards)

Immigrant Integration

Best country in Europe and North America (after cold Sweden) for immigrant integration (MIPEX III)

Safety

Very stable, peaceful and safe country (3rd most peaceful worldwide according to the Global Peace Index)

Health System & Infrastructure

Top notch roads, telecoms and health system (12th best health system worldwide according to the World Health Organisation)

Life quality

A high quality of life coupled with a low cost of living (Portuguese average wages are about 50% of the EU average)

Education & Language

A highly educated population, almost half of which can speak at least one foreign language, mainly English.
Gateway to 250 million Portuguese-speaking people

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Living in Portugal

UNESCO has already classified 18 locations in Portugal as World Heritage sites. These Portuguese contributions to the World History represent a good reason for exploring our country from north to south.

Living cost

The cost of living in Portugal is considered low for most foreigners. According to UBS (Prices and Earnings 2015), the consumer price index for goods and services is only 45.3 compared to New York (= 100).

Healthcare

The hospital network in Portugal is made up of modern and well-equipped units, distributed throughout the country. The World Health Report of the World Health Organization awarded the Portuguese healthcare system the 12th place in its ranking.

Safety

Portugal is classified as having a "Very High State of Peace" - the highest level - by the Global Peace Index 2015, having obtained particularly high scores in: Equity in Resource Distribution, Acceptance of the Rights of Others, Good Relations with Neighbours and Free Information.

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Portugal - live and invest

Portugal is a gateway to a market of 500 million inhabitants in Europe and more than 250 million Portuguese-speaking consumers. A good country to invest in, live and enjoy. Portugal is the place to grow, a country with solid and innovative projects that attract attention and investment worldwide.

International Schools

International schools throughout the country provide programmes such as the "International Baccalaureate (I.B.)" or the "British GCSE and GCE examination systems", which are attended by Portuguese and foreign students. Learning the Portuguese language, which is the 3rd most spoken European language in the world, allows for the creation of bridges with Africa and Brazil.

A Country with History

Portugal is the oldest country in Europe, with a variety of cultural and natural resources, some of which are classified by UNESCO as World Heritage sites. In addition to this heritage, Portugal also has a cultural offer associated with different periods of history, reflecting the various moments of Portuguese culture, embodied in historical villages and neighbourhoods, sites and monuments of architectural interest, museums and architectural sites, churches and religious temples, among others.

Gastronomy and Wines

The Mediterranean Diet, listed as part of the Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, is a cultural, historical, social, territorial and environmental heritage that has been passed down from generation to generation for centuries and. Portugal has a rich and diverse heritage connected to wine and the vineyard. Our Wines provide a unique experience by virtue of their taste, elegance and complexity. This difference comes from the country’s Regions - its terroirs - its Grape Varietals, Techniques, and the People who make it all happen.

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