Differences in immigrant life between Spain and Portugal

For friends who want to immigrate to Europe, it seems that Portugal and Spain, which have the same immigration policies and are also Schengen countries, enjoy similar welfare benefits after immigration. Next, I will briefly introduce the differences between Spain and Portugal:

1, climate and humanities

Spain: Due to the diversification of topographical conditions and different climate types in Spain, the climate in the north is cool and humid, and the climate in the south is mild and dry. Spain is an important cultural birthplace, a traditional developed country in Europe and the fourth largest economy in the euro zone. There are more than 20 ethnic groups in Spain, mainly Castilians (that is, Spaniards), and 96% of the residents in Spain believe in Catholicism. Spain's folk customs are warm and artistic, and it is the top in the world in sports, music and design. Spain is a paradise for gourmets, and every region has a famous food culture.

Portugal: It has the most suitable Mediterranean climate for human habitation in the world, with beautiful environment and fresh air. Portugal is a member of the European Union, a founding member of the Euro, the United Nations, NATO, the World Trade Organization and other international organizations. Textile, shoemaking, wine-making and tourism are the pillar industries of the national economy. Portuguese writing, art and architecture all have a strong Latin flavor and are deeply influenced by Catholic culture. The Portuguese are famous for their love of cod. It is said that there are 365 ways to cook cod a year.

2. Housing immigration policy

Spain: According to the new law, you can get the right of abode in Spain if you buy more than 500,000 euros. There is no limit to the type of real estate. You can buy multiple properties, live or rent. Spain can sell real estate, but only after obtaining permanent residency, but the conditions for obtaining permanent residency are very strict.

Portugal: 20 12 launch? Gold residence plan? As long as investors buy one or more properties worth 500,000 euros, they can get the right of abode in Portugal, and there are no restrictions on the types and uses of the properties. And live in Portugal for an average of seven days a year, and after five years, you can get permanent residency, and the property you buy can be sold, which is not as complicated as Spain.

3. Approval speed

Spain: the processing speed is fast, and it can be approved in one month according to the New Deal. If the purchase of real estate in Spain has been signed and the transfer has been completed, the applicant can obtain a visa for six months during the real estate transaction, so that the applicant can travel to and from Spain and other Schengen countries during the real estate transaction, without having to apply for an investment visa after the real estate registration.

Portugal: According to the latest news, Portugal approved 850 copies a month? Investment residence permit? Application (common name? Gold residence card? ), the approval procedures have been significantly improved, and the approval speed has been greatly improved, which has greatly restored the confidence of gold visa applicants and investors in Portugal's gold residence permit policy. Generally speaking, the trial speed in Portugal is still relatively fast, and it can be approved in three months at the earliest.

4. accompanying family members

Spain: The new immigration policy introduced on 20 15 also extended the validity of the residence extension. After the main applicant immigrates, parents, spouse parents, minor children, adult disabled children, or adult unmarried economically dependent children can all obtain identity at the same time, so as to truly buy a house by one person and immigrate for three generations.

Portugal: Applicants can apply for spouses,/kloc-children under 0/8 years old, applicants over 65 years old and parents of both spouses (/kloc-unmarried full-time children over 0/8 years old are also considered as applicants).

5. Immigration supervision

Spain: The residence permit can be renewed 1+2+5. If you apply for permanent residence, you must live for 4 years and 2 months within 5 years. If Spain only renews its residence visa, it is convenient to renew it all the time, regardless of permanent residence or naturalization.

Portugal: On average, you only need to stay for seven days a year, so you can travel freely between China and Portugal.

Step 6 transplant

Spain: you can apply for permanent residence after obtaining a residence visa for 5 years, and you can apply for nationality in 10 years; The policy of applying for citizenship requires that you must live in Spain for at least five years 183 days.

Portugal: you can apply for naturalization after 6 years; Portugal and Spain have requirements for naturalization language examinations.

7. Work or start a business

Applicants can live in Portugal and Spain and travel, start businesses and work freely in Schengen countries with residence permits.

8. Children's education

Spanish and Portuguese immigrants can enjoy local compulsory education and public higher education resources.

9. Inheritance tax

In terms of inheritance tax, Portugal has no inheritance tax; Some parts of Spain are exempt from inheritance tax.

In fact, at present, the immigration policy in Europe is still relatively loose, so more and more customers with immigration tendency have turned their attention to European countries such as Spain and Portugal. With the gradual recovery of European economy, some countries are bound to raise the threshold in the future. At present, the immigration conditions in Europe are still relatively simple, and investors should seize the opportunity!