Portugal Golden Visa

[DAVIDOSTON]

I am hoping for anecdotal information on timings for receipt of a Golden Visa. Our application was submitted in March 2023 (i.e. before the rule changes). In May, our lawyers told us they had just received approval for a case submitted in January 2022. Does anyone have any relevant experiences?

[IL Moderator]

Hi @DAVIDOSTON Thanks for your question!

We’ve checked in with Ted Baumann, our Global Diversification Expert, to get an answer to your question. This was his response,

As with most countries, Portuguese immigration bureaucracy can be difficult to decipher. It's not uncommon to hear of Wildly different timelines for approval of visa applications. There are many variables, including the embassy or consulate where you made your application, the nature of the supporting documentation and evidence that you provided, whether you used a service provider to help with the application and even the temperament of individual bureaucrats. In general, the best approach is always to go with an experienced immigration consultant. Not only can they ensure that your application is done right the first time, they often know individuals within the bureaucracy who they can contact to expedite matters. In my experience, the charges they levy for these services are more than worth it.