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Julho 26, 2023

British immigrants in Portugal after Brexit | Important considerations

Here are some of the key changes that affected English immigrants in Portugal after Brexit: Residency Status: Before Brexit, as EU citizens, British nationals had the right to move freely and reside in Portugal without the need for a visa. However, after Brexit, British citizens are considered third-country nationals, and […]
Julho 26, 2023

Why are Americans immigrating to Portugal?

As of my last update in September 2021, several factors have contributed to the increasing number of Americans immigrating to Portugal: Quality of Life: Portugal is known for its high quality of life, with a pleasant climate, beautiful landscapes, and a relaxed lifestyle. Many Americans are attracted to Portugal’s slower […]
Julho 26, 2023

Portuguese from Portugal | History and curiosities

The official language of Portugal is Portuguese Portuguese was the 6th most spoken language in the world by the number of native speakers. It is estimated that there were around 215 to 220 million native speakers of Portuguese at that time. Brazil is the country with the most Portuguese speakers […]
Julho 25, 2023

How to obtain a Certificate in international format in Portugal?

Certificate in international format in Portugal The certificate in international format is intended for use abroad, has a multilingual format and is issued in the models approved by the International Convention on the Issuance of Multilingual Certificates of Civil Registry Acts, approved by Government Decree No. 34/83 of May 12. […]
Julho 24, 2023

Sworn translator in Portugal (certified translation)

A lawyer registered with the Portuguese Bar Association has notarial powers to certify the translation. “Sworn translator” or “certified translation”? In Portugal it is very common to use “certified translation”. The lawyer registered with the Portuguese Bar Association (OA) has notarial powers to certify the translation. This certification can be […]
Julho 20, 2023

Visa for Portugal from usa

Visa for Portugal from usa | Portugal visa for us citizens | How to get Portugal Visa We are a team of experienced immigration lawyers in Portugal. We work with visa analysis and various types of foreigner needs in Portugal. We are based in Portugal, but we provide online services […]
Julho 19, 2023

How to get an appointment at SEF Portugal? Is there slots?

Getting assistance from SEF Portugal (APMA) is a big challenge. Thousands of people are suffering various kinds of inconveniences because they cannot get assistance and do not know when and how they will get it. In some cases, the only solution is to hire a lawyer experienced with immigration issues […]
Julho 14, 2023

Article 90 of Law 23/2007: Misinterpretations in different SEF offices

Article 90 of Law 23/2007 | SEF | Portugal Article 90 outlines the conditions that must be fulfilled to obtain a residence permit for highly qualified activities in Portugal: a) Have a work contract or service agreement compatible with teaching or highly qualified activities. b) Present an invitation letter issued […]
Julho 14, 2023

What is a court expert? Digital Law in Portugal

What is a court expert? What does an expert in information technology do in a lawsuit? An expert is a person appointed by the court or the parties in order to provide his expertise on a certain subject during court proceedings. Their duty is to the court even if the […]
Julho 14, 2023

Court expert in Portugal | Digital Law

Judicial expert in digital law lawsuits (information technology) A court expert, also known as a court-appointed expert or judicial expert, is a professional with specialized knowledge and expertise in a particular field who is appointed by the court to provide expert opinions or advice in a legal case. Unlike a […]