Golden Visa Program Statistics: How the Investment Route Evolved in 2024
Analyzing Golden Visa application trends following the end of residential real estate eligibility, with investment funds becoming the dominant pathway.
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NHR Transitional Rules: Who Still Qualifies After the 2024 Closure
Understanding the transitional provisions for the Non-Habitual Resident regime after its closure to new applications, and who can still benefit from the tax advantages.
2024 Update to the Nationality Regulation: Aligning Rules with Recent Legislative Changes
The April 2024 update to Portugal's Nationality Regulation aligned administrative procedures with Law 1/2024, clarifying documentation requirements and residence time counting.
Counting Residence Time Fairly: Law 1/2024 and Portuguese Citizenship
Law 1/2024 clarifies that residence time for Portuguese citizenship now counts from the date of initial residence permit application submission, not just from card issuance, addressing administrative delays.
AIMA Takes Over: Managing the SEF Transition in 2024
The newly established AIMA agency faces the challenge of absorbing SEF functions while addressing significant immigration backlogs inherited from the predecessor agency.
Portugal's 2024 Minimum Wage Increase: Implications for Visa and Residence Applicants
Decree-Law 18/2024 raised Portugal's minimum wage to EUR 820 per month, proportionally increasing income thresholds for visa categories like D7, digital nomad and family reunification.