Yes. Navigating Portuguese immigration pathways can be overwhelming. During our initial consultation, we analyze your financial profile, professional background, and long-term goals to identify the most suitable visa path for you—whether it is the D7 for passive income, the D8 for digital nomads, or the Golden Visa. We then guide you through document preparation until your residency is secured.

Portugal's bureaucratic processes — visas, NIF, housing contracts, banking — can be slow, complex, and full of pitfalls for foreigners. Mistakes can cause costly delays, especially with visa applications. Once we start working together, we use our first-hand expat experience and local network to make your move faster, smoother, and stress-free — so you can focus on the exciting parts.

The easiest first step is to book a video consultation. In 40 minutes, we will assess your situation, recommend the right visa pathway, and give you a clear, personalised action plan for your move to Portugal.

Scheduling a session with us is simple. You can visit the "Schedule your online appointment" section on our website, select a date and time that fits your schedule, and fill out a brief questionnaire about you and your relocation goals. Once confirmed, you will receive a video consultation link where our experts will map out your personalized moving strategy.

We work primarily in English and Turkish. Our team has first-hand experience as expats in Portugal and understands the challenges international clients face when navigating a new country and language.

Yes. Many of our clients use multiple services together — visa assistance, NIF registration, housing search, and bank account opening. Once we start working together, we tailor a package to your specific situation. Get in touch to discuss what you need.

No. Most of our services are delivered fully remotely. We work with clients worldwide and manage everything on your behalf — from NIF registration to lease signing — so you can prepare your move from wherever you are.

Yes. Most of our clients apply from Turkey, the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and beyond. We guide you through the entire process remotely — from document preparation to submission at your local Portuguese consulate.

Processing times vary by visa type and consulate. D7 and D8 applications typically take 3–5 months once we start working together, we guide you through every step — from gathering your documents to preparing a complete, error-free dossier — so your application is submitted as quickly and smoothly as possible.

Requirements vary by visa type but generally include a valid passport, proof of income or financial means, a clean criminal record, travel or health insurance, and a cover letter. Our Document Review service ensures your full dossier is submission-ready.

The D7 is for people with stable passive income (pensions, rental income, investments). The D8 is specifically for remote workers and digital nomads who earn income from outside Portugal. Both require proof of sufficient income (much higher for the digital nomad visa) and accommodation in Portugal.

Yes, we specialize in the Digital Nomad Visa (D8 Visa). This pathway is designed for remote workers and freelancers who earn income from sources outside of Portugal. We assist you in compiling the necessary financial evidence—such as employment contracts, bank statements proving you meet the minimum monthly income threshold, and tax declarations—ensuring a smooth application process at the Portuguese consulate in your country.

The Portuguese government sets minimum income thresholds based on the Portuguese minimum wage. As a general guideline, the current requirements are approximately:

— Main applicant: €920 per month (100% of minimum wage) — Spouse or partner: €460 per month (an additional 50%) — Each dependent child: €276 per month (an additional 30%)

Accepted income sources include pensions, rental income, dividends, interest, royalties, and other passive income streams.

These figures are subject to change and individual consulates may apply slightly different standards. Once we start working together, we assess your specific income situation and advise on the strongest way to present your financials in your application.

The D7 visa is the entry visa issued by a Portuguese consulate in your home country. It allows you to enter Portugal and is typically valid for 4 months ( two entries allowed). Once in Portugal, you must apply for a D7 residency permit (Autorização de Residência) through AIMA — the Portuguese immigration authority. The residency permit is what allows you to live in Portugal long-term, and is initially issued for 2 years, renewable for subsequent 3-year periods. After 5 years of legal residency, you may apply for permanent residency. Once we start working together, we guide you through both the visa and the subsequent residency permit process.

The short answer is currently Yes. Once you obtain your residence permit, you will have the authorization to work in Portugal.

Yes. Proof of accommodation in Portugal is a mandatory requirement for the D7 visa. This is typically satisfied with a signed rental agreement (contrato de arrendamento) registered with the Portuguese Tax Authority (Autoridade Tributária). The contract must cover at least an initial period of one-year in most cases.

If you do not yet have a rental agreement, our Housing & Lease Management service can help you secure one before your visa application — ensuring your accommodation document meets exactly what the consulate requires. Consulates also accept a property deed if you own a home in Portugal.

We strongly recommend having your rental agreement in place before submitting your D7 application, as missing or incomplete accommodation proof is one of the most common reasons for delays and rejections.

Generally no. Portuguese consulates typically require a long-term rental agreement (minimum 12 months) registered with the Portuguese Tax Authority. Short-term rentals, Airbnb bookings, and hotel reservations are usually not accepted as proof of accommodation for the D7 visa.

The NIF (Número de Identificação Fiscal) is your Portuguese tax identification number. It is required for almost everything in Portugal — opening a bank account, signing a lease, applying for a visa, buying property, and paying taxes. It is your very first step when relocating.

Yes. Non-residents can obtain a NIF remotely through a fiscal representative. We handle the entire process on your behalf — you don't need to be in Portugal.

The required documents depend on whether you are an EU/EEA citizen or a non-EU national.

If you are an EU/EEA citizen you will need a valid passport or national ID card and proof of address from your home country.

If you are a non-EU national you will need a valid passport, proof of address from your home country, and a fiscal representative based in Portugal — we act as your fiscal representative as part of our NIF service, so you don't need to find one separately.

In both cases all documents must be valid and, if not in Portuguese or English, require a certified translation. Once we receive your documents, we handle the entire registration process on your behalf — no trip to Portugal required. description

Once we have your documents, we typically complete NIF registration within 3–7 days

es — a NIF is required before you can open a Portuguese bank account. If you don't have one yet, we can handle both your NIF registration and bank account opening together, saving you time and keeping the process seamless.

es. Several Portuguese banks allow non-residents to open accounts, though the process can be complex and time-consuming without local support. We partner with leading financial institutions in Portugal to make this as straightforward as possible for our clients.

Once we start working together and your NIF is in place, bank account opening typically takes 3–4 weeks through our service.

Once we start working together, we search for properties matching your criteria, vet landlords and contracts, negotiate terms on your behalf, and manage the entire signing process. We ensure your lease fully complies with Portuguese tenancy law so you are protected as a tenant from day one.

We primarily cover Lisbon, Porto, and the Algarve. If you are considering another region of Portugal, contact us and we will do our best to assist with our local partners in different regions.

es. Once we start working together, our housing service covers everything — property search, shortlisting, virtual tours, and full lease management. You don't need to be in Portugal. We can also arrange in-person visits if you prefer to see the property before signing.

It can be. Landlords typically require a NIF, proof of income, and references — which can be challenging to navigate from abroad. Once we start working together, we handle all of this on your behalf and use our local network to access properties faster than searching independently.