Recently, Portugal SEF released the "2021 Immigration Statistics Report". The report shows that there will be 54,288 naturalization applications in 2021, and the Immigration Bureau has accepted a total of 47,248 applications, of which 46,855 have successfully applied, and the batch is as high as 99%!

This data once again confirms that Portugal is one of the easiest countries to naturalize in Europe.

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Immigration continues to increase

Portugal's comfortable and livable environment has made it a popular choice for European immigrants in recent years.

The foreign resident population in Portugal will increase for the sixth consecutive year in 2021, increasing by 5.6% compared to 2020 to 698,887!

In the field of golden visas, Chinese applicants are still firmly in the top spot, with 270 main applicants approved for golden residence cards, far ahead of the United States, Brazil, Russia and other countries in total.

As we all know, it is not easy to obtain an EU passport. What is the success rate of applying for Portuguese citizenship? In 2021, 46,855 of the 47,278 naturalization applications were successful, a 99% success rate!

From this data, it can be seen that Portugal's naturalization application policy is very friendly. Even if it has been plagued by the global epidemic in recent years, the popularity of the Portuguese immigration program has only increased!

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"Most" Popular Portugal

Portugal has many advantages and is one of the most popular immigration destinations for high-net-worth individuals around the world. According to Xiaoxing, Portugal's advantages are summarized into the following seven aspects, known as the "seven best" of Portuguese immigrants.

The first "most"

One of the best countries in the world to live in

The enthusiasm and tolerance of the Portuguese are well-known throughout Europe and the world. In the "2022 Global Residency Program Index" list, Portugal has won the first place for two consecutive years!

Portuguese people have a high degree of English popularity, and their diets are relatively in line with Chinese tastes. It is relatively easy for Chinese people to integrate into local life.

The second "most"

One of the best countries in the world for retirement

Portugal is known as the "back garden of Europe", with good vacation resources and perfect infrastructure construction, it is a favorite leisure and retirement place for upstarts in European countries.

It is on the verge of the Atlantic coast, with a coastline of more than 800 kilometers, up to 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, and an average temperature of about 20 °C. It does not freeze in winter and is not hot in summer.

The third "most"

Three universities among the highest in the world

Portugal's investment in education accounts for 5.8% of GDP, which is higher than the OECD average of the World Economic Cooperation Organization. A 12-year compulsory education system is implemented, and every student has the right to receive education.

The three universities of the University of Porto, the University of Lisbon and the University of Coimbra are also known as the three universities of Portugal.

The fourth "most"

One of the most influential passports in the world

In the "Heinz Passport Index" ranking, the world's most authoritative passport gold content ranking in 2022, Portugal ranks fifth in the world's most influential passports.

With a Portuguese passport, not only visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 187 countries and regions, but also free movement, work and residence in 27 EU member states and 3 member states of the European Economic Area, a total of 30 European countries , enjoy the preferential benefits of EU citizens in EU countries.

The fifth "most"

One of the safest countries in the world

The Global Peace Index 2021, a 2021 Global Peace Index report released by the Institute of Economics and Peace, ranks 163 countries and regions around the world in terms of their level of peace and security. Portugal ranks fourth and is once again rated as the safest in the world. one of the countries.

The sixth "most"

One of the cheapest countries in the euro zone

The British Guardian conducted a survey on the "purchasing power of 100 euros" based on data from Eurostat. The results of the survey showed that Portugal is one of the countries with the highest purchasing power of the euro and the lowest price level in the euro zone!

The seventh "most"

One of the countries with the highest health care system

Portugal's investment in medical services accounts for 10.1% of its GDP, which is about double the proportion of China's medical investment in GDP. Its medical system is complete, ranking 12th in the world, and its subjects such as organ transplantation rank first in the world.

The medical system has a comprehensive coverage and a high level of medical care. Public hospitals and health centers provide free medical services to Portuguese citizens and foreign citizens who have obtained legal residency or legal work permits.

Portugal Golden Visa can be said to be one of the most cost-effective options. Not only can you travel freely in Europe, but you can also study, work, do business, and settle in Portugal freely. It can meet the multiple requirements of identity configuration, education planning, pension medical care, home ownership, etc. in one step. demand, and help the appreciation of wealth. Excited friends hurry up to contact Xiaoxing!