Prince Harry and Meghan eye "Golden Visa" with possible home purchase in Portugal

Andersen pointed out that there’s another perk Portugal offers to the Sussexes, specifically Meghan.

"I think a lot of people will find it hard to believe that Meghan was not automatically accorded British citizenship when she married Prince Harry in 2018," he explained. "She was informed that, for her to gain citizenship and a U.K. passport, she would have to apply like anyone else and that it would take at least a year."

"By contrast, Portugal offers a ‘Golden Visa’ to wealthy investors in Portuguese real estate," said Andersen. "The Golden Visa is more than just a status symbol, although it certainly is that. It enables the ultra-rich to travel throughout Europe unhindered… Not having to be dependent on a single passport is just another way for the wealthy to hedge their bets."

"Meghan, being an American, never completed the application for British nationality initiated before her marriage to Harry," said British royals expert Hilary Fordwich. "Purchasing a home in Portugal may well enable the couple to acquire a Golden Visa, which allows those who make investments in the economies of participating countries to gain legal rights there. It grants free access to the Schengen Area within the European Union."

"Portugal has a visa scheme where purchasing property above a certain threshold allows the owner to apply for a visa without a long residency requirement," Fordwich added.

On average, non-stop flights between Portugal and England take between 2 hours and 30 minutes to 3 hours, the outlet shared. Sources close to Harry also indicated that he had expressed a strong desire to travel to his home country more frequently to visit family and friends, as well as support several charities he’s still closely connected with since his royal exit.

That coast is dry and if you're lucky has some scrub pines. Devoid of interest. Not a paradise.

Now I get why Eugenie is trying to stay on everyone's good side.

Her husband is basically a real estate agent, and he's just trying to make a sale.

I don't think that either Eug or Jack really care about the royal drama at all.

They just want to stay in everyone's good graces, for the sake of making money.

And it looks like they found the right suckers in Harry and Meghan.

Cha-CHING! Jack just made a commission!

So Harry basically just took the money he inherited from the Queen Mother, and handed it over to Jack and Eugenie.

What a dummy.

Or, maybe...

they've decided to divorce and have agreed to establish legal residency in Portugal so they will be under the jurisdiction of their family law instead of California's.

It looks like the British press has finally nailed down the location of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s vacation home in Portugal. It should come as no surprise to anyone who follows the Sussexes that they are going to be very close to Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, but it’s the price of their new residence that might send their critics into a tailspin.

Harry and Meghan’s second home is in Comporta, which is about an hour south of Lisbon, according to Express. And yes, it is in the same complex where Eugenie and Brooksbank own their home — it’s a part of the luxurious CostaTerra Golf and Ocean Club. Eugenie’s husband handles marketing and sales for the Discovery Land Company, which is developing the resort property — and attracting some A-list estate owners. Once the oceanside community is completed, there will be 300 swanky homes in the area that are a modern farmhouse design.

Exclusive residences also cost quite a bit of money, and that’s where the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s haters might lose their minds. They always seem to think that the couple is going broke, but these Portugal homes have a starting price of $4.6 million. That certainly isn’t an entry-level housing price, and this is in addition to the couple’s $14.65 million Montecito mansion. Let’s just say, Harry and Meghan are doing fine financially.

Meghan gushed about their dream Southern California place in a 2022 interview with The Cut.

“One of the first things my husband saw when we walked around the house was those two palm trees,” she explained. “We did everything we could to get this house. We were looking in this area, and this house kept popping up online in searches.” However, the hefty price made them hesitate to even take a tour.

“We didn’t have jobs, so we just were not going to come and see this house. It wasn’t possible,” she added. “It’s like when I was younger and you’re window shopping. It’s like, ‘I don’t want to go and look at all the things that I can’t afford. That doesn’t feel good.’” After their Netflix and Spotify deals came through, they were able to take the plunge.

Meghan described their home as the place where they feel “joy,” “calm” and “free.” Now, they will also have a residence closer to Harry’s family that also avoids their U.K. security issues. It will be a European home where the young cousins can get to know each other and, perhaps, where Eugenie can bridge the gap between King Charles III and his youngest son to end a family feud that’s been brewing for far too long.

I've long predicted the Sussexes divorce, it's just a matter of when. I'm sticking to that.

But man, given all the issues- choice of law, citizenship, custody, physical placement, not to mention $$$$$, if they go to Defcon Zero with each other, that divorce will make the War of the Roses seem like a skirmish.

While Portugal has been known for it's Golden Visa opportunity, I thought it had been cancelled because it was driving up home prices. I'm sure exceptions would be made from Harry and Meghan, however.

A modern farmhouse in a golfing community? Sounds like that place is full of tasteless douchebags.

R8 exactly.

R6 is correct. They will divorce.

I don’t think they are ever going to divorce actually. I actually think their love is more genuine than Prince William and Kate. Kate was groomed to be his wife because obviously he will be king someday. With that being said these two are cunts, Prince William and Kate aren’t.

If this turns out to be true, I will be stunned.

PRINCE Harry is 'keeping a door open' to the Royal Family buying a Portugal home, as it "could be a very nice way in", claimed a royal expert.

They really do seem like the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, more and more as time goes on.

[quote] A modern farmhouse in a golfing community?

I was wondering the same thing.

A farmhouse on a golf course sounds like a gross contradiction.

[quote] part of the luxurious CostaTerra Golf and Ocean Club. Eugenie’s husband handles marketing and sales for the Discovery Land Company, which is developing the resort property — and attracting some A-list estate owners. Once the oceanside community is completed, there will be 300 swanky homes in the area that are a modern farmhouse design.

r15 From the sounds of it a gated tacky mcfarmhouse villa community with a golf and boat club.

[quote]"It will be interesting to see if CostaTerra becomes the new Mustique"

I wouldn't hold your breath.

Let’s all agree: they’re up to something 🧙🏼‍♀️

Portugal's Golden Visa program did not end. It was reworked in 2023 to require direct investment - not simply buying a personal residence over a certain value. There are various adjustments to tighten the financial requirements. The program benefits, however, have become somewhat more generous.

Citizenship is available after 5 years and the residency requirements are minimal.

A summary...

The link for R19

FASCINATING

You cannot receive a golden visa by purchasing a home in Portugal.

You have to make an financial investment in the country of at least $500,000 that does not include real estate.