Application Process

First Steps

The first three basic steps of PGV application is

1. Obtaining a Portuguese Tax Number;
2. Opening a Portuguese Bank Account;
3. Transfer the investment into the Portuguese Bank Account the funds addressed to property investment.

All there are basic legal requirements..must be prearranged before filing golden visa application with authorities.

Next Steps

The application itself is compressed of 3 main steps:

1. Filing – Application (through the Immigration Office’s website, where scanned copies of the required documentation are uploaded);
2. Pre-Approval: The Immigration Office will analyze and rule on the application submitted online. The pre-approval means that the Immigration Offices confirms the documentation is complete and valid, allowing you to move forward to the actual submission of the original documentation and biometrics collections (fingerprint scanning, digital photo and digital signature);
3. Biometrics – Schedule of Appointment for Documentation Submission and Biometrics Collection (visit in person).