Portugal

<style> /* --- GLOBAL STYLES FOR EMBED --- */ .protocol-wrapper { font-family: inherit; /* Forces Webflow's global font */ color: #000; width: 100%; max-width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; border-top: 1px solid #000; /* Matches your section dividers */ } /* --- SECTION HEADERS --- */ .protocol-header { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; padding: 40px 0 20px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #000; } /* --- TIMELINE GRID --- */ .timeline-row { display: flex; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; /* Lighter line for rows */ } /* The last row gets a solid black line to finish the section */ .timeline-row.last { border-bottom: 1px solid #000; } .timeline-phase { width: 30%; padding: 24px 20px 24px 0; border-right: 1px solid #000; /* Vertical Grid Line */ font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4; flex-shrink: 0; } .phase-title { font-weight: 700; display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; } .phase-sub { font-style: italic; display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; } .phase-time { font-size: 12px; color: #666; display: block; } .timeline-data { width: 70%; padding: 24px 0 24px 24px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; } .data-point { margin-bottom: 16px; } .data-point:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; } .data-label { font-weight: 700; color: #000; } /* --- FAQ / QUERY LOG SECTION --- */ .faq-container { padding-top: 0; } .faq-row { display: flex; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 24px 0; } .faq-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; } .faq-label { width: 30%; padding-right: 20px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; color: #666; letter-spacing: 0.5px; } .faq-content { width: 70%; padding-left: 24px; } .faq-question { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 12px; display: block; } .faq-answer { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; } /* --- MOBILE OPTIMIZATION --- */ @media screen and (max-width: 767px) { .timeline-row, .faq-row { flex-direction: column; } .timeline-phase, .faq-label { width: 100%; border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; padding: 15px 0; margin-bottom: 15px; } .timeline-data, .faq-content { width: 100%; padding: 0 0 15px 0; } } </style> <div class="protocol-wrapper"> <div class="protocol-header">/// OPERATIONAL SEQUENCE</div> <div class="timeline-row"> <div class="timeline-phase"> <span class="phase-title">PHASE 01</span> <span class="phase-sub">DEPLOYMENT</span> <span class="phase-time">(Weeks 1-4)</span> </div> <div class="timeline-data"> <div class="data-point"> <span class="data-label">Legal Coordination:</span> We retain and manage certified local counsel to secure your Portuguese Tax ID (NIF) and tax representation. </div> <div class="data-point"> <span class="data-label">Capital Guidance:</span> We facilitate the remote opening of your Portuguese bank account and coordinate the transfer of funds to your selected custodian. </div> <div class="data-point"> <span class="data-label">Asset Validation:</span> We liaise with fund managers to expedite the "Declaration of Participation" required for your legal file. </div> </div> </div> <div class="timeline-row"> <div class="timeline-phase"> <span class="phase-title">PHASE 02</span> <span class="phase-sub">SUBMISSION</span> <span class="phase-time">(Day 0)</span> </div> <div class="timeline-data"> <div class="data-point"> <span class="data-label">Submission Oversight:</span> Your legal team submits the digital application to AIMA. We audit the final file prior to submission to ensure zero administrative errors. </div> <div class="data-point"> <span class="data-label" style="color:#000; text-decoration: underline;">CRITICAL MILESTONE:</span> Under the current Nationality Law, the <strong>5-year countdown to citizenship legally begins on this date</strong> (upon fee payment), decoupling your timeline from agency processing delays. </div> </div> </div> <div class="timeline-row"> <div class="timeline-phase"> <span class="phase-title">PHASE 03</span> <span class="phase-sub">BIOMETRICS</span> <span class="phase-time">(Month 12-18)</span> </div> <div class="timeline-data"> <div class="data-point"> <span class="data-label">Pre-Approval Monitoring:</span> We actively track AIMA processing queues to anticipate your approval window. </div> <div class="data-point"> <span class="data-label">Logistics & Scheduling:</span> Upon pre-approval, we coordinate your biometric appointment in Portugal, handling all scheduling logistics for a single-day trip to capture fingerprints and photos. </div> </div> </div> <div class="timeline-row last"> <div class="timeline-phase"> <span class="phase-title">PHASE 04</span> <span class="phase-sub">RESIDENCY</span> <span class="phase-time">(Year 5)</span> </div> <div class="timeline-data"> <div class="data-point"> <span class="data-label">Card Collection:</span> We manage the retrieval and secure courier delivery of your residency cards once issued by AIMA. </div> <div class="data-point"> <span class="data-label">Citizenship Eligibility:</span> At the 5-year mark (calculated from Phase 02), you become eligible to apply for the Portuguese Passport. We initiate the transition to permanent residency protocols. </div> </div> </div> <div class="protocol-header" style="border-top: 1px solid #000; margin-top: 60px;">/// QUERY LOG</div> <div class="faq-container"> <div class="faq-row"> <div class="faq-label">QUERY: CITIZENSHIP CLOCK</div> <div class="faq-content"> <span class="faq-question">Does the 5-year clock start at application or approval?</span> <span class="faq-answer">Per the 2024 amendment to the Nationality Law, the 5-year residency period counts from the date of <strong>application submission</strong>. This is a crucial strategic advantage, effectively neutralizing the impact of bureaucratic delays on your path to a passport.</span> </div> </div> <div class="faq-row"> <div class="faq-label">QUERY: PHYSICAL LOAD</div> <div class="faq-content"> <span class="faq-question">How strict is the 7-day stay requirement?</span> <span class="faq-answer">The "Physical Load" is minimal. You are required to spend an average of 7 days per year in Portugal. This is typically satisfied by a single week-long vacation annually. You do not need to become a tax resident to maintain the visa.</span> </div> </div> <div class="faq-row"> <div class="faq-label">QUERY: FAMILY INCLUSION</div> <div class="faq-content"> <span class="faq-question">Who can be included in the application?</span> <span class="faq-answer">The primary investor covers the spouse and dependent children (typically under 24, provided they are single and studying). Parents of the main applicant can also be included if they are over 65 or financially dependent.</span> </div> </div> </div> <div style="margin-top: 40px; border-top: 1px solid #ccc; padding-top: 20px; font-size: 10px; color: #888; line-height: 1.4;"> <strong>DISCLAIMER:</strong> PentaPath acts as a strategic consultancy and project management firm. We are not a law firm or a registered investment advisor. All legal filings are executed by licensed attorneys in the respective jurisdiction. </div> </div>