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D7

D7 Passive Income and Retirement Visa

Structured preparation for retirees and applicants relying on lawful, stable recurring income, from the consular residence-visa stage to post-arrival residence steps.

Responsible authority: Portuguese consulate and AIMAAdministrative support; legal or tax review for complex income, dependants, refusals or status issues.
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D8

D8 Digital Nomad and Remote-Work Visa

Coordinated immigration preparation for remote employees, contractors and qualifying independent professionals serving organizations outside Portugal.

Responsible authority: Portuguese consulate and AIMAAdministrative preparation with tax review; legal review for classification, family, status or refusal issues.
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D2

D2 Entrepreneur Visa

A coordinated business, immigration and accounting assessment for founders and independent professionals with a genuine activity and credible plan.

Responsible authority: Portuguese consulate, AIMA and relevant business authoritiesLawyer, certified accountant or tax specialist, and administrative coordinator each handle their defined workstream.
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STUDY

Study Visa and Student Support

Visa-document coordination and practical arrival support for students accepted by recognized Portuguese institutions.

Responsible authority: Portuguese consulate, educational institution and AIMAAdministrative support; legal review where immigration history or status is complex.
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FAMILY

Family Reunification

Professional assessment and administrative coordination for family members of lawful residents under the current residence-duration rules and exceptions.

Responsible authority: AIMA and, where applicable, a Portuguese consulateA licensed Portuguese lawyer should assess duration rules, dependency, exceptions and disputed relationships.
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RENEWAL

Residence-Permit Renewal

A current-channel check, document-readiness review and administrative support for residents approaching or past permit expiry.

Responsible authority: AIMA or the authority operating the current renewal channelAdministrative support for standard renewals; legal review for refusals, status gaps, serious delay or court-related deadlines.
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CITIZENSHIP

Portuguese Citizenship Assessment

A 2026-law assessment for residence, marriage, descent, birth or transitional cases, with a clear civil-record and evidence map.

Responsible authority: IRN, Conservatória, Portuguese consulate or court depending on the routeA licensed lawyer should handle legal interpretation, contested records and transitional issues; certified translation may be required.
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NIF-NISS

NIF and NISS Services

Practical help identifying and requesting Portugal’s tax and social-security numbers without confusing them with residence or work authorization.

Responsible authority: Portuguese Tax Authority and Social SecurityAdministrative assistance; tax review where fiscal representation or tax residence is material.
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BANK

Portuguese Bank-Account Guidance

Document-readiness, bank-comparison criteria and appointment support for personal or business account applications.

Responsible authority: The selected bank or regulated payment institutionAdministrative guidance only; bank, AML, legal or tax specialists decide matters within their remit.
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BUSINESS

Business Formation and Self-Employment

Separate but coordinated company, accounting, banking and immigration workstreams for founders and independent professionals.

Responsible authority: Commercial registry, Tax Authority, Social Security and other competent bodiesLawyer or solicitor, certified accountant and tax specialist must handle regulated work; AML review may apply.
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RELOCATION

Portugal Relocation and Settlement

A practical before- and after-arrival plan covering essential registrations, banking readiness, housing coordination and daily-life setup.

Responsible authority: Multiple public authorities, municipalities and private providersAdministrative coordination; regulated legal, tax, property and financial work remains with identified professionals.
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TRANSLATION

Certified Translation and Document Legalization

Coordination of accepted translation, certification, apostille and consular-legalization steps for foreign documents used in Portugal.

Responsible authority: Issuing-country authorities, authorized certifiers and the receiving Portuguese authorityCertified translator or authorized certifier; lawyer or notary where the document or act requires it.
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LEGAL-CONSULTATION

Legal Consultation

A configurable appointment with an identified qualified Portuguese professional for legal questions that go beyond administrative assistance.

Responsible authority: The authority responsible for the underlying matterThe professional name, status, registration, scope and engagement model must be confirmed before this service is offered.
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ASYLUM

Asylum and International-Protection Information and Referral

Careful, non-promotional information, emergency routing and confidential referral to qualified legal or support organizations.

Responsible authority: AIMA, courts and other competent protection authoritiesProtection merits, appeals, detention, removal and EU responsibility or transfer cases require a specialist lawyer. Emergency and legal-aid referrals may be appropriate.
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