Portugal offers a structured residency path for non-EU citizens through work, business, family ties, or independent income. Once approved, your permit gives access to legal stay, tax registration, Schengen travel, and a pathway to Portuguese citizenship.
Applications are reviewed under SEF (Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras), Portugal’s immigration body. With clean documents and the right legal base, permits can be granted within months.
You are required to hold a residence permit in Portugal if you:
Note: Portugal monitors overstay violations through SEF and linked European border systems.
We map the most stable legal route for your background whether D7, digital nomad, work contract, or business.
A Portuguese NIF and local bank account are mandatory. We secure both in your name.
We arrange valid housing agreements, required to show ties to Portugal.
We handle notarized translations, background checks, income proofs, and health cover.
We book your immigration slot, attend with you, and defend your application in person.
Once approved, your card is printed and delivered. We collect or guide your pickup and activate your local ID.
We structure your case to meet Portuguese legal thresholds with zero dependency on guesswork or ghost agents. From income proofs to business filings, we walk every step with you.
Portugal has one of the most demanding immigration bodies in Europe. We speak to SEF with clarity, not trial-and-error.
Our Portuguese legal team handles filings, tax work, and appointments from within the country.
We arrange housing proof, bank files, tax registration, translations, and in-person support ourselves.
If your profile doesn’t meet SEF’s standards, we don’t proceed. That keeps your money and our record clean.
We’ve handled clients from the Gulf, West Africa, Asia, and Europe. We’re used to complex profiles with real deadlines.
Most permits are issued within 3 to 5 months after your SEF appointment. Delays may occur, but we track and follow every step.
Yes. Spouses and dependents can be added to your file. We handle the reunification application.
Yes. This track requires clean, stable income from pensions, rent, or investments.
Yes. Business activity in Portugal is a valid path. We set up your entity and manage filings.
Most permits require minimum presence to stay valid. Some, like D7, expect 183+ days per year.
We don’t file guesswork. We file court-ready submissions that meet SEF’s expectations from day one.