Oceanus Strategic offers diversified professional services, including consultation on immigration, education, investment in real estate, as well as corporate services such as company formation, secretarial services, and auditing.
Portugal
Portugal has relatively lenient conditions for permanent residency and passport applications, significantly lower than those of other countries. According to Portugal's immigration policy, applicants only need to accumulate 35 days of residence over five years, with a minimum of 7 days of residence each year, and pass a Portuguese language test at the A2 level to apply for permanent residency or nationality. Additionally, holders of a Portuguese passport enjoy visa-free access to 189 countries, greatly enhancing international mobility.
Portugal Golden Visa
The Portuguese government launched the Golden Visa immigration policy in 2012, and over 13,000 investors and their families have applied for the visa. After five years of holding a Golden Visa, investors can apply for Portuguese citizenship or permanent residency.
Application Requirements
Must be at least 18 years old.
No criminal record.
Must not be a national from the EU/EEA/Switzerland.
Eligible applicants can choose one of the following investment options.
Investment Options
Fund Investment
Invest over €500,000, with at least 60% of the investment in Portuguese commercial company funds, with a minimum investment period of 6 years.
Investment in Arts, Cultural Heritage, or Research Activities
- 2.1 Invest over €500,000 to participate in research activities conducted by public or private research institutions in scientific or technological systems; or
- 2.2 Invest over €250,000 to support artistic creation, restoration, and reconstruction of cultural heritage.
Business Investment
Invest over €500,000 in a business registered and headquartered in Portugal, and create at least five long-term jobs within three years.
Job Creation
Create at least 10 job opportunities.
Advantages of the Portugal Golden Visa
No educational, language, source of funds, or business background requirements.
Approval usually completed within 18 months, with a success rate of over 90%.
Dual nationality is permitted.
Only requires an average of 7 days of residence in Portugal each year to maintain residency status.
Allows for visa-free travel within Schengen Area countries.
Applicants can include the following family members in their application:
- Spouse and unmarried children under 18.
- Children over 18, unmarried, and studying full-time while financially dependent on the parents.
- Parents of the applicant or their spouse who are dependent on them.