Portugal garnered 838 €Mn in investment through the Golden Visa programme last year, which is 0.6% less than the previous year, according to figures released by the Foreigner and Border Service (SEF).

In 2018 the country issued 1,409 Golden Visas, which is up on the previous year. China leads the list of gold visas granted flowed by Brazil, Turkey, South Africa and Russia.

The Portuguese Golden Visa scheme was originally launched in 2012, targeting wealthy foreigners willing to invest at least €500,000 in Portuguese real estate or to create 10 jobs.

Original Story:  The Portugal News| AICEP Portugal Global
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Edition: Prime Yield