Visa Solutions
Simplifying your visa process to enhance your life in Portugal
Our experts and partners understand the complexities of the Portuguese visa process alongside the Non-Habitual Residency (NHR) tax regime or the new Incentivised Tax Scheme (ITS) that is set to replace NHR in 2024 to help maximise your financial and tax planning future. We are here to guide you every step of the way.
Golden Visa
A more costly route to dual residency in Portugal, access to other EU member countries, and favourable tax and investment opportunities, but this is going through changes and may not include real estate investments as part of that mix.
D7 Visa
There is a lot of flexibility with the D7 Visa as it works alongside the NHR/ITS tax schemes to help individuals benefit from their income, pensions, wealth and assets. The D7 Visa also gives you access to and potential residency in all EU member countries.
Digital Nomad Visa
Embrace the freedom of remote working with the Digital Nomad D8 Visa, designed for individuals who can work from anywhere to benefit from potential residency and reductions against the standard flat rate of tax under NHR/ITS schemes.
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How we can help
Our expert team and partners help you maximise your financial position and visa status for the next 10-20 years.
Application Submission
We manage your visa application process, from form preparation to submission, eliminating errors and enhancing success rates. We also plan for the future, optimising our clients, for over 20 years with our proprietary financial modelling in conjunction with the Non Habitual Residency (NHR) tax regime or the Incentivised Tax Scheme (ITS).
Continuous Support
Our team offers all year-round assistance guiding you through each visa application stage, keeping you informed of new opportunities with your investments, financial planning, tax savings and visa benefits. It is vital that we plan for 10-20 years to maximise your life and financial status in Portugal.
Document Preparation
Our specialist team helps compile and verify your visa documents for complete accuracy, sidestepping potential delays and maximising your tax position within the relevant visa exemption.
Customised Solutions
Understanding the uniqueness of each visa application, we offer bespoke solutions and NHR or ITS tax schemes support to optimise your financial and tax planning, ensuring adherence to criteria and regulations.
Expertise
Our deep understanding of Portuguese visa regulations, legal processes and financial and tax planning using the NHR or ITS tax schemes allows us to navigate the system efficiently, aligning your application within the guidelines.
Peace of Mind
Trust us with your visa application, and financial and tax planning through the NHR or ITS tax regimes for a worry-free process, freeing you up to concentrate on enjoying life, relocation or other investment activities.
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Schedule a free consultation with one of our expert team so that we can offer personalised support to meet your specific needs.
Frequently
asked questions
Find answers to commonly asked questions about our visa solutions.
The D7 Visa is often referred to as the 'Passive Income Visa' or 'Retirement Visa' as it allows you to pay 0% tax on passive income such as dividends, royalties, and rental income when combined with Portugal's Non-Habitual Residency (NHR) tax system on non-Portugal derived income. This also applies to pensions held outside of Portugal where you pay only 10% tax using NHR and the D7 Visa.
Some of the primary benefits include the freedom to live and work in Portugal, visa-free travel within the Schengen Area, right to healthcare and education as well as a smooth pathway to citizenship.
Yes, immediate family members, including a spouse, dependent children, and dependent parents, can also be eligible for residency under the main applicant's Golden Visa.
Initially, the Golden Visa is valid for one year and can then be renewed for two successive periods of two years each.
Any non-European Union (EU), non-European Economic Area (EEA), and non-Swiss nationals are eligible to apply for the Golden Visa programme if they meet the necessary investment requirements.
The Golden Visa programme is a residency-by-investment scheme offered by the Portuguese government to non-European Union citizens, allowing them to obtain residency and right to work in Portugal in exchange for making significant financial investments in the country.
As of July 19th 2023, it was announced in the Portuguese parliament that the visa by real estate investment of €500,000 or more is in the process of being discontinued. While other investments options for this Golden Visa are likely to remain, our experts believe this is likely to involve investing in Portuguese businesses which might not be as popular as real estate. The D7 Visa offers many of the same benefits, alongside the Non-Habitual Residency (NHR) tax regime benefits and this remains the best route.
The D7 visa scheme grants residency in Portugal to non-EU citizens and access to Schengen member countries as well as rights to education and healthcare. Eligible visa applicants must have a clean criminal record and be able to provide sufficient financial means to support themselves and their families.
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