Immigration Consultation
One hour with a certified Portuguese immigration lawyer who will assess your situation, explain your options clearly, and give you an honest answer about the right path forward — no generic advice, no sales pitch.
Price
€125
Duration
1 hour
Format
Live video call
Lawyer
Qualified & certified
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FAQ
Questions about our Immigration Consultation
It is a one-hour live video consultation with a qualified Portuguese immigration lawyer who assesses your circumstances, explains your options and recommends the appropriate immigration route.
The standalone Immigration Consultation costs €125 for a one-hour live video call with a qualified Portuguese immigration lawyer.
Yes. The current FAQ states that the €125 consultation fee is credited towards a full visa package if you later continue with Visas.pt.
Yes. The current page states that consultations are conducted by qualified Portuguese immigration lawyers registered with the Ordem dos Advogados, rather than sales agents or relocation consultants.
Yes. The consultation is a live video call and can be booked remotely from your home country.
Yes. The current page states that the online consultation can be booked from the USA, UK, Canada, India, South Africa and other countries.
The lawyer assesses your income source, employment type, family structure and long-term goals and recommends the most appropriate route. The current page discusses D7, D8, D2 and Golden Visa routes.
The D7 is generally associated with retirees and qualifying passive-income applicants. A consultation can assess whether your actual income and circumstances fit that route.
The D8 is designed for eligible remote workers with qualifying foreign-source income. The current consultation page references a €3,680+ monthly income level.
The D2 is generally aimed at entrepreneurs, business owners and qualifying independent professionals. The lawyer can assess whether your business or professional situation fits.
The Golden Visa is an investment-based residence route for eligible investors. A consultation can assess whether your circumstances and intended investment fit the applicable route.
Yes. Choosing the correct route is one of the main purposes of the consultation. The lawyer reviews your income, employment, family circumstances and goals before recommending a path.
Yes. A previous refusal or returned application is specifically identified as a reason to book the consultation. The lawyer can review what went wrong and discuss the next strategy.
Yes. The current page specifically includes returned or incomplete applications among the situations for which a consultation can be useful.
Yes. Family reunification advice is one of the core consultation topics, including spouses, children and dependants.
Yes. The current page specifically mentions mixed nationalities as an example of a complex family situation that can affect visa strategy.
Yes. Unmarried partners are specifically mentioned as a family situation that may require individual immigration advice.
Yes. Step-children are specifically identified on the current page as part of complex family circumstances that can affect visa strategy.
Yes. Elderly dependants are specifically mentioned as a situation that may affect the immigration strategy.
The lawyer explains the documents applicable to your recommended route, how they should be certified and common errors that can cause delays.
Yes. The consultation covers the application process, including timelines, consular requirements, AIMA appointments and what to expect at each stage.
Yes. The current page lists AIMA appointments and the residence-permit stage among the topics covered.
Yes. The lawyer can explain the consular requirements relevant to the recommended visa route.
Yes. Citizenship pathway planning is listed as one of the core consultation areas, including language requirements, physical presence and documentation.
The lawyer can explain the relevant residence pathway, physical-presence considerations and what should be documented as you progress toward longer-term status.
No. The current FAQ states that a consultation is not legally required. It is presented as a way to confirm eligibility, avoid mistakes and understand the correct route before applying.
When booking, you complete a short intake form with your nationality, income type, family situation and the questions you want answered. The lawyer reviews this before the call.
Your assigned Portuguese immigration lawyer reviews your situation, recommends a visa route, explains requirements, answers your questions and can discuss citizenship planning when relevant.
The current FAQ states that within 24–48 hours you receive a written summary of the advice, recommended visa route and document checklist. You can then proceed independently, book another session or engage Visas.pt for the Complete Visa Package.
The current FAQ states that the written summary is provided within 24–48 hours after the consultation.
Book the Immigration Consultation for visa, residency, family-reunification and immigration questions. The current page directs NHR, income-tax and double-taxation questions to the dedicated €225 Tax Consultation.
Yes. The current page states that the Immigration Consultation is included in the €1,595 Complete Visa Package and the €2,810 Complete Visa Package Plus.
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