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specialization in the responses provided by Administrative Courts to protect the rights of foreign citizens .
Emergence of New Investment Funds Eligible for the Golden Visa
• Investment in funds has been the most common type of investment for Golden Visa applicants , and we believe this trend will continue into 2025 . Additionally , the emergence of new funds created explicitly for Golden Visa applicants , focusing on various asset classes , appears to be a growing trend that will intensify in 2025 .
“ Significant legal changes in European countries regarding their immigration programs […] may lead many previously undecided individuals to choose Portugal as the country to obtain a Golden Visa .
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BY DIOGO CAPELA
Diogo Capela is an immigration lawyer and co-managing partner at Lamares , Capela & Associados ( LACA ) in Lisbon , specializing in citizenship , immigration , real estate , and corporate laws , assisting clients who wish to live or invest in Portugal . Capela has extensive experience with cases involving Non-Habitual Resident Status , residence permits , and the Golden Visa . He also advises foreign companies looking to operate in Portugal and has participated as a speaker or moderator at international immigration events , specifically RCBI . He holds a Master ’ s degree from the University of Lisbon and three post-graduate degrees .