6 UGLOBAL IMMIGRATION MAGAZINE
AMENDMENTS TO THE PORTUGUESE GOLDEN VISA PROGRAM AND THE IMPACT OF THE CURRENT PANDEMIC
BY PEDRO BORGES RODRIGUES AND SARA CARPINTEIRO
Changes to Portugal ’ s program are set to start Jan . 1 , 2022 . Learn what and where investments can be made .
The Portuguese Golden Visa program was recently amended due to political pressures . However , contrary to what had been enunciated by the Portuguese government , these amendments will only be in force on Jan . 1 , 2022 , which means that , until then , the existing rules and requirements continue to be applicable to all investors .
The amendments to the Golden Visa program are focused on two main aspects : increase the minimum amounts of investment of certain investment options and define the specific areas where some real estate investments can be performed .