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English-Speaking Immigration Lawyers in Portugal

If you’re looking to move to Portugal for work, study, or to be with family, our  English-speaking immigration lawyers are here to guide you. We’ll explain everything you need to know about necessary documents and procedures, and if needed, represent you in any legal matters related to your immigration case.

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How can an immigration lawyer help me move to Portugal?

Immigrating to Portugal isn’t just about booking a one-way ticket and then calling it a day. You’ll need to fill out some paperwork first. That’s where we come in. Our experienced immigration lawyers can help in a number of ways:

Understanding requirements: Wondering what papers you need? Our team of experienced lawyers will help break it down for you. Whether you’re moving for school or work, we’ll equip you with the right knowledge of the requirements for your specific visa. 

Gathering documents: Searching for all the right documents can be confusing. We streamline the tedious task of gathering necessary documents like passports, employment or study proofs, and financial statements, so you don’t have to sweat the small stuff.

Advising on deadlines: Have a deadline looming? We’ll keep tabs on those important deadlines and ensure your application is filed on time. 

Filing the application: It’s not just about filling out forms, it’s about filling them out correctly. Our lawyers can help you complete and file the application for a visa to immigrate to Portugal, so you can focus on the more exciting parts of your move.

Portugal Immigration Legal Services

D2 Entrepreneur Visa

If you have a business idea and want to operate from Portugal, either as a self-employed worker or through a company, Lexidy is here to help you complete the process. We offer specialized immigration legal services to non-EU entrepreneurs, making it easier to set up a company in Portugal.

Portugal Digital Nomad Visa

The Portugal Digital Nomad visa is a great opportunity for foreign expats to live and work remotely from anywhere in Portugal without quitting their jobs in their home country. Understanding the eligibility requirements and gathering the necessary documentation can be challenging when moving to a foreign country.

Golden Visa

The Portuguese Golden Visa is a special residence permit for investors. What makes this visa special? You get to live and travel in Europe but only have to visit Portugal for one week per year to renew the visa. 

D7 Retirement Visa

The D7 Retirement visa, also known as a Passive Income Visa, is for non-EU with sufficient funds to live in Portugal without engaging in any employment activity. 

If you’re planning to retire in Portugal but feeling overwhelmed by the paperwork and legal requirements, we’re here to help. 

Portugues Citizenship

Navigating the path to Portuguese citizenship can be a complex process. Whether your eligibility is based on residence or family connections, Portuguese law mandates that you have substantial ties to the community. 

Our expert team of lawyers can personally present your application for citizenship at the registry offices in Portugal.

EU Residency Certificate

If you’re an EU citizen planning to stay in Portugal for more than 90 days, consider getting an EU Residency Certificate. This certificate grants you most of the rights that Portuguese nationals have. Our team can guide you through the immigration process to make it smooth. Once you obtain this certificate, it remains valid for five years, provided your personal circumstances don’t change.

What Our Clients Are Saying

Trust our proven track record of successful immigration cases in Portugal to help you achieve your goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you’re into great weather, delicious food, and a laid-back lifestyle, then Portugal could be the right country for you. However, beyond sunshine and seafood, Portugal ranks high in quality of life and offers a solid healthcare system and educational opportunities. So, in short, yes. Portugal is a great place to call your future home.

The short answer is yes. Portugal allows dual citizenship. This gives you the freedom to become a Portuguese citizen without relinquishing your original nationality. 

However, it’s important to remember that the rules for dual citizenship can vary depending on your home country, so remember to check the rules for both countries.

The salary you can expect in Portugal will differ depending on where in Portugal you decide to settle. For example, you can expect a higher wage in bigger cities like Porto and Lisbon compared to smaller cities and towns. 

The average salary in Portugal in 2023 is around 1044 EUR a month gross. While this is less than many of its European counterparts, it’s important to remember that the cost of living is also generally lower here.

It’s no surprise that the majority of expats flock to cities like Porto and Lisbon. Both of these cities are famous for their unique charm, vibrant culture and Mediterranean lifestyle. However, if you’re looking for a more relaxed atmosphere, Braga might be the city for you. And, if you want that coastal lifestyle the Algarve is home to a sizable expat community.

Generally, you need to live in Portugal for 5 years before you can apply for permanent residency. 

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Diana Andrade

Diana Andrade

Head of the Immigration Department

Work with English-speaking Immigration Lawyers in Portugal

Moving to a new country is a big deal, and we get that. Our ace immigration team at Lexidy handles more than just the legal stuff. We guide you through the whole process –from securing the right visa to helping you navigate real estate and local laws. Our goal? To make your relocation to Portugal a smart and stress-free process. 

Find your Portugal Immigration Lawyer

Lexidy is a modern, dynamic, and innovative law firm. We always put customers at the center of our work and do our best to give an exceptional experience. We’re not just about law; we’re about you.

Our expertise in Spain and Portugal allows us to solve complex problems thoroughly and eliminate risks before they happen. We focus on delivering an experience that’s as exceptional as you are

Vasco Dias

Vasco Dias

Lawyer
Thabata Mota

Thabata Mota

Legal Trainee
Diana Andrade

Diana Andrade

Lawyer, Head of Immigration Portugal
Gabriela Teruel

Gabriela Teruel

Legal Trainee
Margarida Vieira

Margarida Vieira

Legal Trainee
Marina Tomini

Marina Tormin

Lawyer
Bruna Duarte

Bruna Duarte

Legal Trainee
Ricardo Lopes

Ricardo Lopes

Lawyer

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4.6
Based on 92 reviews
Steve Pitt
Steve Pitt
17:32 26 Jul 23
Outstanding service. Knowledgeable, responsive team of attorneys that is easy to work with. We used them to purchase a property in Madeira Portugal and everything went great. We worked with Vasco, who was a pleasure to work with, very responsive, professional and knowledgeable. We're working with their immigration team now for our D-7 application and they've been great so far. Very helpful and providing the service and help we need to hopefully complete the process. Both my wife and myself have been very pleased with their service and highly recommend using Lexidy Law Boutique.
Fasy Ismail
Fasy Ismail
12:47 21 Apr 23
Excellent law firm with great immigration &and tax lawyers. They're very helpful and attentive. Loved working with them.Thank you Belissa, Déborah and Rodrigo. They're very knowledgeable lawyers. I do not hesitate to recommend them.
Andrew Jones
Andrew Jones
16:05 25 Nov 22
Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Thank you Thabata Mota, Belissa Cunha, andMargarida Vieira.
James Newitt
James Newitt
11:19 20 Nov 22
Young law firm in Lisbon specialising in legal help for foreigners living in Portugal - tax, immigration, citizenship etc. The team are friendly, reliable and very clear with communication. Déborah Andrade was thorough and generous in helping negotiate applying for residency after Brexit. Would recommend their sevices.
Vladislav L
Vladislav L
09:38 19 Nov 22
Lexidy's great team made the process of relocation to Portugal flawless and seamless. They helped me with every essential process from real estate purchase, to residency visa, NHR status, family reunification and much more. I highly recommend this professional and friendly firm for all your relocation needs!
Reyhan Khan
Reyhan Khan
14:09 07 Nov 22
Lexidy law Firm assisted me with my D type visa process for Portugal. Being a Pakistani, the process is very tedious and Deborah Andrade helped me on every single step. Would recommend Lexidy 100%!
Ryan R
Ryan R
12:47 17 Aug 22
Lexidy has helped us so much in both the business and immigration side. We continue to use them for all legal needs and recommend them highly.
Martin Bortagaray
Martin Bortagaray
11:53 06 Aug 22
The Lexidy team provided a great service, taking most of the stress out of the bureaucracy of applying for residency. The team are all professional and friendly. My only issue is with the finance department who on two occasions tried to overcharge me and had me digging through past invoices to prove i'd already paid. Just make sure you keep track of that. Besides this, it was an overall very positive experience, highly recommended.
Sheila Simpkins
Sheila Simpkins
12:00 04 Aug 22
Thank goodness for Lexidy! They are extremely knowledgeable, professional and responsive. I would recommend them for any residency procedures.
Ali Delshad
Ali Delshad
11:49 26 Jul 22
First of all, I would like to appreciate all the team members of Lexidy for helping me to get my residency card.I had a great experience especially on the SEF appointment day with their kind and helpful Brazilian expert which made my experience smooth and without stress.When you decide to work with this law company you should notice that you don’t just pay for lawyers but also for the quality, respect and safety.I’m totally happy with the processes and quality of their job.
Aluísio Leite
Aluísio Leite
16:38 16 Jul 22
The Lexidy Team helped me enormously as I applied for a D7 visa and made the move from the US to Portugal. Highly recommended team of professionals!
Lexidy Law Firm is outstanding! I come from a family of four lawyers and a judge so I am quite discerning when it comes to law firms. From the first contact we made to now, we have received nothing but prompt, professional, gracious and competent service. I would particularly like to acknowledge and thank Karla Morais in the Immigration Department for her dedication to providing all the information we needed in order to make a decision about citizenship in Portugal. Thank you, Lexidy, and thank you Karla. You are excellent!
Kristen Wilkinson
Kristen Wilkinson
14:53 20 Oct 21
Update: While all of the initial responses were pretty quick, they started getting busy, so I had to constantly follow up. We have since sought assistance elsewhere.My husband and I plan to move from the USA to Porto, Portugal in the spring/early summer of 2023. We didn't know where to start or what to expect. I searched online and found Lexidy Law Boutique. Their website is intuitive, informative and inviting. I emailed the office and Lidiane responded within a few hours. Based on the information in my email, she emailed us appropriate information on our situation. She was very professional and offered to set up a web call if we wanted to. We ended up having our web call today and will be starting our journey of becoming Portuguese citizens. She informed us of the first steps, all of the documentation we need and what the law firm can do for us. Right after our call, she emailed us detailed information regarding pricing and what is entailed in that pricing. So far, the beginning of our journey is a positive one.
Hani Slim
Hani Slim
12:05 21 Sep 21
We met with Mrs. Lidiane Carvalho and her colleague yesterday at Lexidy Law Boutique and our experience was great! They were both very helpful, provided us with detailed information about our case, and explained how they can help us build a solid application. Highly recommended.
A “Afa” S
A “Afa” S
07:14 20 Sep 21
At the recommendation of a Portuguese friend of mine, I contracted the Lexidy Law Boutique in the period March - May 2021 for the purchase of real estate in Portugal. Due the pandemic, most of the communications and consultations happened online/remotely, but that did not have an adverse impact on their quality of services. After the first guidance and consultation on Portugal's immigration policies and real estate purchasing processes, the team handled efficiently the process of obtaining my NIF, the verification of legal and overall status of the property, the negotiation and drafting of the CPCV, the deed formalities and the registration of the transfer of ownership property with the municipal and tax authorities. Throughout the whole undertaking, the team was very helpful, passionate and thorough in answering all questions and provide clarifications and information as needed. They were very responsive and made sure they followed up the process in every step. I wish to thank particularly Bettino and Gabriel for their dedication, patience and valuable advice. Lexidy Law boutique is a trustworthy partner that will facilitate your immigration and real estate projects and I highly recommend them!!
Shikha Chand
Shikha Chand
11:53 17 Sep 21
Yesterday we had an hour call with Lidiane de Carvalho of Lexidy law Boutique. She was incredibly helpful in clearing all our doubts. So today we confirm to proceed with them. Highly recommend Lexidy law boutique because what we noticed dey lawyers are so much up to date with system of immigration and etc…
Narek Chomoyan
Narek Chomoyan
06:33 17 Sep 21
I have got a free consultation from Belissa Cunha, and I got very concrete and useful answers. The meeting was at very friendly atmosphere and professional.
Verónica Barina
Verónica Barina
15:16 14 Sep 21
I only had an initial communication, but Lidiane seemed very professional and provided really detailed information on the situation.
Caleb Wibbenmeyer
Caleb Wibbenmeyer
16:20 11 Sep 21
One stop shop for all things related to visas in Portugal (and taxes, etc). Great for digital nomads, retiree's or anyone interested in becoming an Portuguese expat. Looking forward to working more with Lexidy.
Greg C.
Greg C.
18:24 07 Sep 21
We had a brief call today with Lidiane de Carvalho of Lexidy Law Boutique. Lidiane was incredibly helpful. This firm specializes in working with people outside of Portugal. We found the session informative and valuable and we are looking forward to continuing to work with her.
Stella K
Stella K
17:43 07 Sep 21
My initial impression is a great one, I spoke to Lidiane de Carvalhon, one of the attorneys that works at Immigration Department for the Lexidy Law Group. She has is a cheerful, likable personality while explaining the visa process in a professional manner.
Mahsa M
Mahsa M
18:37 24 Aug 21
Very kind and helpful. I talked with Belissa Cunha. And she answered all my questions very precisely. I’m looking forward to work with them for immigration process of my family.
Mayur reddy
Mayur reddy
16:36 24 Aug 21
Had a good productive discussion with Lidiane.. highly professional and extremely helpful.
Lisa Martin
Lisa Martin
14:55 19 Aug 21
Joana and her team have made my move to Portugal absolutely seamless and stress free. I have been really impressed with the service, my tax affairs and residency were taken care of quickly and efficiently, without having to take any time off work or stress about the legalities. I couldn't recommend Joana and her team more highly. Thank you for a truly great service.
Jay G
Jay G
10:18 13 Aug 21
Had a very informative and productive conversation with Lidiane (for free) which was scheduled soon after my initial D7 visa enquiry (lodged via their website). Lidiane clearly has expertise in this area and was extremely generous with time and openly offering her advice. Not just that, she was extremely pleasant to talk to. TY !
Ernesto Arrocha
Ernesto Arrocha
17:41 11 Aug 21
Spoke to Lexidy Law Boutique to inquire about the process of applying for Portuguese citizenship (via Portuguese descent). Lidiane and Belissa did a great job of walking me through the process and answering all my questions. They were very professional, clear and concise while still providing information that was accessible to someone entirely unfamiliar with Portuguese immigration law. Would highly recommend the team for any inquiries re: the application process and eligibility for citizenship!
Ashwin Shirale
Ashwin Shirale
16:26 30 Jul 21
Belissa Cunha at Lexidy Portugal has been very professional, courteous, supportive and responsive in helping me secure a visa. The list of documents recommended was pretty exhaustive and was accepted without issues by the Portuguese consulate. My visa was approved by SEF in 9 business days. Without hesitation, I would recommend Belissa Cunha and Lexidy Portugal for a stress free and smooth visa process.
I had a positive and very informative conversation with Lidiane from Lexidy Law Boutique, which help answer all the questions that I had.
Habib Lion
Habib Lion
22:08 18 Jul 21
Few months ago, I decided to relocate to Portugal. Belissa took care of the rest.Belissa surprised me positively with her reactivity and professionalism. Since our first call, I knew I was in the perfect hands and my process will be successful 100%.If you need a 5* Lawyer, please get in touch with Belissa, your life will be much easier!Thank you my dearest Belissa!Finally, be reassured that you will get very reasonable fees with Lexidy law Boutique.Thanks,Habib
Caroline Brown
Caroline Brown
02:45 16 Jul 21
Lidiane was very professional and knowledgeable. She was well-prepared and provided thorough answers to all our questions. She also provide very timely follow up and communications. I highly recommend her and Lexidy.
Samarjeet Arora
Samarjeet Arora
05:50 14 Jul 21
Rafaela is very well informed about the immigration process and moreover she was able to understand my requirements and guide me according to my needs which was so satisfying experience.Thanks
Dennis Johnson
Dennis Johnson
17:41 23 Nov 20
Lexidy goes the extra mile every time. They helped us get our residential visas and TIE. They are proactive, they respond to emails at all hours, they follow up to make sure everything is perfect. Best of all - they are so nice. I will always recommend them. Laura and her team are wonderful.
Lynne Veenstra
Lynne Veenstra
14:37 19 Aug 20
From the very first contact with Carolina we had friendly ,professional service. Our business was concluded in a very speedy manner, I would certainly recommend Carolina, and all the team at Lexidy for their help, and experience with immigration matters. keep up the good work.
KALPANA SAKLA
KALPANA SAKLA
11:54 24 Jun 20
Bettino is a Gem, excellent service provided for my Portuguese Nationality by marriage.I will give 10 star if I can. Excellent service for all your legal & immigration matter, in Portugal & Spain, very attentive, accurate & multilingual, as I needed English speaking advocates. Higgly recommended to friends and family. Once again Thanks a ton to Bettino🙂
Linda
Linda
11:40 22 May 20
Bettino is a very, very professional lawyer who helped me get the residence card smoothly and encountered obstacles in the process of going to the immigration bureau. The staff of the immigration bureau firmly believed that it could not be continued. The immigration staff communicated, and finally the staff changed their attitude, which made me get the residence card smoothly. I sincerely thank Attorney Bettino for solving all the problems with his professional knowledge, ability, and confidence. The work is also very conscientious and attentive, patiently answering every question I have, the best wishes are presented to Bettino, the best lawyer in Lisbon 👍👍👍
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