Portugal HQA Visa Program
Empowered Startups is the only Government of Portugal endorsed partner for the HQA Visa. This innovative program is one of the fastest residency programs available in the European Union, with processing in as little as 90 days.
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Empowered Startups’ HQA VISA PROGRAM is the only program for businesspeople, investors, entrepreneurs, and SME’s looking to obtain fast-tracked priority residency in Portugal while also having exceptions to in country stay requirements. Endorsed by the Portuguese government, Empowered Startups has been trusted to find talent and skill to bring to Portugal through investing in innovative R&D and launching commercialization opportunity.
The Benefits of the HQA Visa
- The HQA Visa is a fast-track path to EU residency and Portuguese Citizenship.
- Family included – all immediate family members.
- Extremely fast processing at AIMA (formerly SEF) as a government-endorsed program.
- No burdensome residency requirements for qualified candidates.
- Significant tax benefits
- No business performance requirements.
- Concierge white glove service: Full-service immigration, business incubation, and corporate legal services provided.
- Dedicated Portuguese team to assist you in navigating Portugal.
Endorsed by the Government of Portugal
In February 2023, the Portuguese government officially endorsed Empowered Startups and its HQA Visa program. The HQA Visa allows accomplished professionals and investors to balance the competing demands of running their existing businesses internationally while seeding an option on their future in the European Union.
Under authority of the Government of Portugal, Empowered Startups administrates and controls selection for the HQA Visa. The program was co-created with top R&D institutions in Portugal as a superior investment migration opportunity to the Golden Visa program.
How the HQA Visa Program Works
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Empowered Startups has been asked by the Portuguese government to vet, invite and concierge qualified professionals to invest in R&D projects within our trusted network of Portuguese University partners.
Founders invited to join the program also launch a new Portuguese business to commercialize R&D outcomes with the guidance of Empowered Startups’ expert business incubator.
As a trusted government partner, Empowered Startups’ clients have a fast and confident path to Portuguese residency and citizenship that otherwise is unattainable.
Eligibility
To qualify for the HQA Visa program, the applicant must fit the following criteria:
- Have a proven record of accomplishment in business
- Demonstrate the ability to provide strategic direction to an innovative venture with the potential for significant growth
- Substantiate the funds necessary for admission into the program
World-Class Resources for Your R&D
One of the requirements of the HQA Visa program is making an investment in research and development activities that can be used to support your new venture at one of Portugal’s universities.
We have relationships with more than 15 universities and polytechnics in the interior regions of Portugal to best pair you with the facility that specializes in your area of research.
