If you wish to live in Portugal, either temporarily or permanently, we can help you obtain a residence permit for you and your family.
We offer comprehensive assistance to help you obtain your residence permit in Portugal, whether for temporary or permanent residence. Our lawyers specializing in immigration law will guide you through the entire process, from analyzing your profile and choosing the appropriate visa to the approval of your application by the SEF.
Various options for you to obtain permission to live in Portugal
A residence permit is a document that allows foreigners to live legally in Portugal, with access to rights such as work, study and public services. To obtain it, you need a visa that fits your profile and your plans in Portugal.
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We will carry out a detailed analysis of your profile to identify the type of visa and residence permit best suited to your objectives and situation.
We will define the most efficient strategy for your case, based on Portuguese legislation and your plans in Portugal.
We help you organize all the necessary documents, including certificates, receipts, forms and sworn translations.
Guidance on entering Portugal with the appropriate visa and procedures with SEF.
We schedule your interview with SEF and monitor the entire process until your residence permit is issued.
We help you obtain a Tax Identification Number (NIF), open a bank account and carry out other important procedures for your life in Portugal.
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Adriano Martins Pinheiro is a lawyer, trainer, advisor and consultant. In addition to practicing law, he works as a writer and professor of free courses in the legal field. He began his legal career in 2006 and founded his own firm in 2011. In 2018, he set up an office in Porto, Portugal, thus beginning to serve clients from the European Union.
Currently, he serves clients from several countries through online services, with an emphasis on Portuguese clients residing in France, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Brazil, etc.
The AMP Advogado firm is recognized and respected internationally, particularly for its serious, agile and transparent service.
A visa is the authorization to enter Portugal, granted by the Portuguese Consulate in your country of origin. A Residence Permit is the document that allows you to remain legally in Portugal for a specific period (temporary) or indefinite period (permanent), granted by the SEF after your entry into Portugal.
Yes, the Temporary Residence Permit can be renewed several times, as long as you continue to meet the requirements for the type of visa you have (work, study, etc.) and maintain your ties to Portugal.
The documentation varies depending on the type of visa and your individual situation. In general, the following are required: a valid passport, entry visa, proof of means of subsistence, health insurance, proof of accommodation, criminal record, among others. We can help you prepare a complete list of documents for your case.
There are different ways to prove your means of subsistence, such as bank statements, proof of income, investments, employment contracts, among others. The minimum amount required varies depending on the type of visa and family composition.
Yes, your minor children also need a Residence Permit to live in Portugal. You must present specific documents, such as a birth certificate and travel authorization.
It depends on the type of visa. Some visas, such as D1, D2 and D3, allow you to work in Portugal. Other visas, such as D4 (student) and D7 (retiree), may have restrictions or require specific work authorization.
Yes, the Residence Permit in Portugal allows free movement within the Schengen Area, which includes most countries in the European Union.
You must report the loss or theft of your Residence Permit to SEF and request the issuance of a second copy.
O prazo de análise varia conforme o tipo de visto e a demanda do SEF. Em geral, o processo pode levar alguns meses.
Yes, you can file an appeal against the SEF decision. Our lawyers can help you prepare the appeal and defend your rights.
