Special Elections. Portugal Chooses Stability. Your Golden Visa Path Remains Clear.

Clarity for Investors. Control for Families.

MFG Consultants is a Portuguese licensed advisory firm specializing in the Portuguese Golden Visa and EU residency planning for international families.

We work with investors who value legal certainty, disciplined capital allocation and long-term mobility, not speculation or urgency-driven decisions.

Our approach is structured, independent and grounded in local expertise, combining immigration, investment and regulatory oversight under one coordinated strategy.

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Stability Over Noise.

Why Portugal’s Presidential Election Matters for Golden Visa Investors.

The results of yesterday’s presidential election sent a clear and strategically relevant signal to international investors: Portugal continues to choose institutional stability over political noise.

In the first round, António José Seguro emerged as the most voted candidate nationwide, securing a decisive lead over André Ventura and advancing to the second round with a structurally stronger position. More important than the exact percentages is the political meaning of the result. 

When given a choice, the Portuguese electorate aligned itself with moderation, constitutional rigor, and institutional continuity.

Current projections for the runoff indicate a high probability of a clear and decisive victory for Seguro, driven by vote transfer from eliminated candidates and broad rejection of populist risk. This is not merely a competitive second round. It is shaping up to be a systemic rejection of populism in favor of democratic stability.

For Golden Visa investors, this context is highly material.

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Why Presidential Stability Matters to Capital

The Portuguese Golden Visa is not a short term political instrument. It is a medium to long term legal and investment framework, typically involving capital commitments of five to seven years through regulated structures.

In this context, the President of the Republic plays a critical role. The presidency is the constitutional guardian of legal certainty, non retroactivity of the law, and institutional balance between powers. For international investors, especially HNWIs and family offices, this function directly affects country risk perception.

A presidency led by António José Seguro reinforces three pillars essential to investor confidence:

• Legal predictability and constitutional discipline• Low probability of institutional conflict or erratic veto behavior• Continuity in the interpretation and application of the law

This is particularly relevant for Golden Visa investors, whose decisions depend not on political promises but on jurisdictional reliability.

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Portugal’s Track Record With Golden Visa

Portugal’s credibility is not theoretical. It is evidenced by facts.

Since the creation of the Golden Visa program:

• No investor has lost legal rights due to retroactive legislation• All legislative changes preserved acquired rights• The program remains operational, regulated, and supervised by national authorities• Fund based investments are governed by CMVM regulation and EU compliance standards

At a time when comparable programs in other EU jurisdictions were abruptly closed, suspended, or retroactively altered, Portugal chose institutional reform without legal rupture. That distinction matters.

The likely election of a moderate and institutional President further consolidates this positioning.

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Resisting Populism Is an Economic Asset

Populism carries an economic cost. International capital prices political risk quickly and without sentiment.

Portugal’s repeated electoral rejection of populist leadership is not accidental. It reflects a societal preference for:

• Democratic stability• Institutional continuity• Predictable governance• Social cohesion over political polarization

This has tangible macro effects. Over the last decade, Portugal has benefited from:

• Sustained foreign direct investment inflows• Strong international perception in governance and rule of law indices• Lower sovereign risk premiums relative to Southern European peers• Continued attractiveness for long term capital allocation

The upcoming second round is likely to reinforce this trajectory. A decisive defeat of populism sends a strong external message: Portugal remains a mature democracy with resilient institutions.

For investors, this is not ideological alignment. It is risk management.

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Positive Societal Impact of Stability

Political moderation has broader consequences beyond capital markets.

Stable governance enables:

• Predictable public policy planning• Sustainable social investment without fiscal shock• Stronger institutional trust• Lower polarization and higher social cohesion

These factors directly support economic growth, labor market stability, and long term competitiveness. In this sense, institutional stability benefits both investors and Portuguese society at large. The interests are aligned.

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MFG Consultants’ Role and Authority

MFG Consultants has been active in the Portuguese Golden Visa ecosystem since its inception. Our approach has always been grounded in law, regulation, and institutional reality, not speculation or media driven narratives.

Our positioning is based on:

• Long term legal analysis rather than short term political commentary• Exclusive use of CMVM regulated funds and compliant structures• Continuous monitoring of legislative and institutional developments• A conservative interpretation of risk designed to protect client capital

This disciplined approach has allowed our clients to navigate every phase of the program without disruption, uncertainty, or adverse outcomes.

The political developments of this election cycle confirm a view we have consistently held: Portugal rewards structured, patient, and legally grounded investment.

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The likely decisive victory of António José Seguro in the second round is not just a political outcome. It is an institutional reinforcement.

It strengthens Portugal’s stability.It reinforces legal predictability.It protects long term investment frameworks such as the Golden Visa.

In a global environment increasingly shaped by uncertainty and political volatility, Portugal continues to stand out as a jurisdiction defined by rule of law, moderation, and institutional resilience.

At MFG Consultants, we remain focused on what matters most to sophisticated investors: clarity, structure, and long term protection of capital.

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Current Legal Framework

This schematic reflects the Portuguese Golden Visa legal framework as in force today, based on current immigration and nationality law, and applies to applications submitted under the existing regime. Under the Portuguese Golden Visa (Residence Permit for Investment Activity) regime, investors who maintain the qualifying investment and comply with legal requirements for a period of five years may apply for permanent residency in Portugal and, subject to the Portuguese Nationality Law, may also apply for Portuguese citizenship, granting access to a Portuguese passport and all associated rights, including full freedom of movement and residence within the European Union.

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With MFG Consultants, you gain more than access to investment vehicles.You gain a strategic advisory partner focused on securing your Portuguese Golden Visa while structuring capital across diversified, regulated and performance-driven funds, with institutional discipline and independence.