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Portugal Golden Visa Program: the latest update July 20

After the voting that took place today at the Parliament, we can announce that we have just received the final version of the “Mais Habitação” law, approved by the Parliament.As already announced in our last communication, the Portuguese Golden Visa program will continue. Moreover, the...

International market with an eye on Portugal’s tourism sector

The hospitality sector continues to surprise and surpass pre-pandemic numbers.There is a new focus on the international tourism market map, with Portugal remaining at the top of the world's most popular European destinations, where the cities of Lisbon, Porto, and the Algarve region fit in.Hotel...
PORTUGAL GOLDEN VISA PROGRAM -permanent residency by investment - Mercan Group

Portugal Golden Visa Latest Update

On Portugal local time July 6, 2023, the special commission created for the analysis and preparation of the final draft of the “Mais Habitação” law approved the bill to be presented to Parliament.Despite the proposals presented by all parties to keep some options of investment,...
work permit usa - EB3 visa

Every thing you need to know about EB-3

An EB-3 visa is one category that can bring non-USA nationals to the USA and grant them permanent residency. For those who want to live and work in the USA permanently, it is important to understand the eligibility criteria and application process associated with this...

PUBLIC DISCUSSION | RECENT NEWS

17 April 2023As announced on March 30th, 2023, in the press conference held by the PM, the Government has finally delivered to the Parliament the proposed amendments to the immigration law, which are part of the proposal +Habitação.The document submitted to the Parliament, which became available...
PORTUGAL GOLDEN VISA PROGRAM -permanent residency by investment - Mercan Group

GOLDEN VISA PROGRAM | INFORMATION ON THE BILL PROPOSAL

17 April 2023Following our previous communication on March 31st, Mercan Properties would like to communicate the latest developments related to the Golden Visa Program.As you are aware, the draft proposal on housing reforms has undergone considerable changes since it was first announced at the Meeting...

Portugal PUBLIC DISCUSSION | RECENT NEWS

31 March 2023 Yesterday, PM António Costa made an announcement regarding the proposal “Mais Habitação” that will be submitted to the Parliament within the next few days. Despite the wording and a few changes in the message, the situation remains the same as was presented on February...

GOLDEN VISA PROGRAM | INFORMATION ON COUNCIL OF MINISTERS

31 March 2023Dear Investors and Partners,Following our previous communication on March 5th, Mercan Properties participated in the public hearing during the last weeks, alongside the municipalities and other entities, to portray the benefits of the ARI program and submitted its memorandum for public consultation as...