Skip the agency. Talk directly with a Portugal-based immigration lawyer about your D7, Digital Nomad, Golden Visa, residence permit or citizenship process. No packages, no upsells — just legal advice on your case.
Tell us about your situation. A lawyer reviews every request personally.
Your information is reviewed by a licensed Portuguese lawyer — never sold or shared.
Services
Pick the route that matches your situation — or ask us to help you choose. Each engagement is handled directly by a Portuguese-licensed immigration lawyer.
For retirees, entrepreneurs and people with stable passive income who want to live in Portugal.
Read about the D7 →For remote workers and freelancers who want to live in Portugal while working for clients or employers abroad.
Read about the D8 →For investors seeking residency in Portugal through eligible investment routes (funds, cultural, scientific).
Read about the Golden Visa →Legal support for citizenship by descent, marriage, residency or other eligible routes.
Read about Citizenship →Support with residence permit applications, renewals and AIMA immigration procedures in Portugal.
Read about Residence Permits →Guidance for foreign retirees planning to move to Portugal legally and securely under the D7 framework.
Read about Retirement →By citizenship
D7, D8 and Golden Visa routes for Americans. Six US consulates, US-Portugal tax treaty considerations, FBI background checks and FATCA.
For US citizens →Post-Brexit immigration routes. Withdrawal Agreement protections for pre-Brexit residents. London and Manchester consulates.
For UK citizens →Deep dives
Through a Portuguese parent, grandparent or great-grandparent. No residence required.
Claim by descent →Cost of living, healthcare, best places, tax framework after the 2024 NHR closure.
Retirement guide →Three years married to a Portuguese citizen. Effective connection evidence required.
By marriage →Complete 2026 checklist: income, documents, accommodation, insurance, criminal records.
Full checklist →The €500K qualifying-fund route, the most common Golden Visa pathway post-2023.
Fund route →Total all-in cost breakdown: investment + AIMA fees + legal + fund management.
Cost breakdown →Why a lawyer, not an agency
The Portugal immigration market is crowded with agencies, "consultants" and packagers. Many of them are not lawyers and cannot represent you before AIMA, the consulate or the courts. We do one thing: legal work, by a Portuguese-licensed lawyer.
No agencies. No packages. No upsells. You get a written fee proposal before any engagement, and you only commit if it makes sense for you.
Understand which visa route is right for your nationality, income and family situation.
Avoid documentation errors that delay or compromise your application.
Get the right documents prepared from the beginning — consulate-ready.
Have a legal professional handle complex situations, refusals or appeals.
Get clear answers about timelines, eligibility and what each step actually requires.
Stop chasing forums and contradictory advice — ask one qualified source.
Who we help
We work with individuals and families relocating, investing, retiring or returning to Portugal — from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Northern Europe, Brazil and beyond.
How it works
A predictable process from first contact to legal engagement.
Tell us about your nationality, goals and current situation. The form takes 60 seconds.
A Portuguese-licensed immigration lawyer reviews your situation and identifies the most suitable route.
If there is a fit, you receive a written fee proposal. If not, you get an honest answer — at no cost.
FAQ
Short, plain answers. For specifics on your case, request a consultation.
You are not legally required to use a lawyer, but most visa, residency and citizenship applications involve specific documentary, eligibility and procedural rules. A Portugal-based immigration lawyer can identify the correct route, prepare a complete file and reduce the risk of delays or refusals.
The right visa depends on your nationality, income, family situation and long-term goals. Common routes include the D7 visa (passive income), the Digital Nomad Visa or D8 (remote workers), the Golden Visa (investment) and citizenship by descent. A lawyer can review your case and recommend the most suitable path.
The D7 visa is a residence visa for non-EU citizens with sufficient passive income (pensions, dividends, rental income or similar). It is widely used by retirees and individuals with stable, recurring income who want to live in Portugal.
The Portugal Digital Nomad Visa (D8) is designed for remote workers and freelancers who earn income from clients or employers outside Portugal. It allows residence in Portugal while continuing to work remotely.
Yes. The Golden Visa programme remains available, but real estate routes have been removed. Current eligible investments include qualifying funds, scientific or cultural contributions and job creation. A lawyer can confirm which routes apply to your situation.
Portuguese citizenship can be obtained by descent, marriage, residency (after a qualifying period of legal residence) and other specific routes. Eligibility, documentation and timelines vary significantly between routes.
Yes. US citizens commonly move to Portugal under the D7 visa, Digital Nomad Visa or Golden Visa, depending on their profile. A lawyer can help select and prepare the most appropriate application.
Yes. Since Brexit, UK citizens are treated as third-country nationals for immigration purposes and follow the same routes as other non-EU applicants, including the D7, Digital Nomad and Golden Visa programmes.
Timelines depend on the visa type, the consulate, and the workload of Portuguese immigration authorities (AIMA). Many applications take several months from submission to issuance of a residence permit.
Legal fees vary by case complexity and visa type. After reviewing your situation, the lawyer will provide a clear written fee proposal before any engagement. There are no packages or upsells.
Send a request and a lawyer will review your situation personally.
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