How to make a payment for the initial application fee?

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Do I need to open a Portuguese bank account to make my Golden Visa investment?

Opening a Portuguese bank account is not strictly mandatory for transferring funds for a Golden Visa investment. The primary legal requirement, as outlined in paragraph 11 of article 65-D of Decree-Law 84/2007, is to prove that the funds originate from abroad. While obtaining a declaration from the Investor’s bank is the standard method to fulfill this requirement, alternative measures are increasingly being used. A Portuguese bank account serves as more than just a way of tran…