Art and Cultural Heritage Golden Visa
In the context of Portugal's Golden Visa program, the GV in cultural activities refers to contributing funds that support and promote cultural initiatives, events, or projects in the country.
This could include sponsoring art exhibitions, music festivals, cinema projects, heritage preservation, and other cultural endeavours.
Investors choosing this option as part of the GV program demonstrate their commitment to fostering cultural development and would benefit from an active role playing in enhancing the cultural vibrancy of the local community.
The Art and Culture Heritage Golden Visa, Explained
The Art and Culture Heritage Golden Visa, Explained
Sandra Jardim Fernandes, Portuguese Immigration Lawyer and SjF CEO, introduces the key concepts and main benefits of the Art and Cultural Heritage Golden Visa.
Benefits of a Portuguese Art and Cultural Heritage Golden Visa
- Residency: The primary benefit is the right to reside in Portugal. Successful applicants and their families receive a residence permit, allowing them to live, work, and study in Portugal.
- Family Reunification: The program enables the main applicant to include dependent family members, such as a spouse, children, and in some cases, dependent parents, under the same application.
- Path to Citizenship: Recent citizenship law changes allow residency time in Portugal to count towards citizenship eligibility after a five-year period starting from the moment of the Golden Visa application submission. This pathway provides access to all the rights and privileges enjoyed by Portuguese citizens.
- Freedom of Movement: Holders of the Portuguese Golden Visa can travel freely within the Schengen Area, comprising 27 European countries with open borders, without the need for additional visas.
- Education and Healthcare: Residency through the Golden Visa program provides access to Portugal's education and healthcare systems. Residents may benefit from public services or choose private options
- Networking: Portugal's strategic location, and business-friendly environment may present international business opportunities for investors, facilitating networking and economic engagement.
- Specific benefits: Each of the institutions that make part of the portfolio offers different benefits to their sponsors.
Why live in Portugal?
A mild climate, affordable cost of living, beautiful landscapes, rich culture and history, a high quality of life, a well-regarded healthcare system, safety, diverse cuisine, and welcoming locals make Portugal one of the best places to live.
If you are not interested in residing in Portugal, you will only be asked to be int the country for a period of 14 days, in each 2 years.
How we support you
How we support you
We engage with you to evaluate options, select the appropriate plan and travel smoothly through this process. We are a small team and work very closely together with our clients and families.
Frequently Asked Questions
Certified Institutions for the Art and Cultural Heritage Golden Visa
Fundação Serralves
The Fundação de Serralves is a renowned cultural institution based in Porto, established in 1989. The foundation is a cultural hub, hosting contemporary art exhibitions, cultural events, and festivals. Emphasizing education, it offers workshops, guided tours, and outreach programs, fostering public engagement.
It includes the Serralves Contemporary Art Museum, celebrated for its modern architecture by Álvaro Siza Vieira. The Serralves Villa, an Art Deco mansion within the park, adds to the cultural richness of this prominent institution.
Serralves organizes and hosts cultural events and festivals throughout the year, creating a vibrant cultural hub in Porto. These events often include music performances, film screenings, and collaborative projects with artists.
Cascais Opera
Designed as a ‘showcase’ for the most promising new values in operatic singing, Cascais Ópera is open to candidates from all over the world and of all vocal types, aged between 18 and 32.
It is a novelty in the international panorama of lyrical competitions, will have its inaugural edition, at the Centro Cultural de Cascais, at the Casino Estoril, at Casa das Histórias Paula Rego and the final will be at the São Carlos National Theater, in Lisbon.
Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian
The Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian has been working to improve people's quality of life through the arts, charity, science and education since 1956. The foundation, based in the heart of Lisbon, hosts contemporary art exhibitions, cultural events, concerts and includes a museum, an arts centre, an orchestra and choir, an art library and archive, and a scientific research institute.
Fundação Batalha de Aljubarrota
The classification of this battlefield as an historical place, that began in 2001, has the purpose of preserving and restoring its landscape, as well as preventing that new constructions may destroy archeological remains, or withdraw dignity to the importance of this historical place.
Fundação Caixa Geral de Depósitos - Culturgest
Explore diverse cultural projects at Fundação Caixa Geral de Depósitos - Culturgest, in the very heart of Lisbon. From captivating exhibitions to thought-provoking cultural projects, it offers a rich tapestry of artistic experiences.
Fundação Ricardo do Espírito Santo Silva
The Fundação Ricardo do Espírito Santo Silva (FRESS) is a cultural and educational institution founded in 1953 , that focuses on preserving and promoting Portuguese artistic and craft traditions. It is recognized for its dedication to decorative arts, including ceramics, tiles, furniture, tapestry, and goldsmithing. Engaged in restoration projects, the foundation contributes to the conservation of Portugal's artistic and architectural heritage. Through exhibitions, conferences, the School of Decorative Arts, and cultural events, FRESS showcases and fosters dialogue between traditional and contemporary culture, playing a significant role in preserving the country's cultural legacy.
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