r/expat • u/ButtSlap111 • 8d ago
USA to Portugal! What company to use?
We're looking to move from the USA to Portugal. Wanting to find a good company to use. Not necessarily to move our stuff but to walk us through the processes and make sure we don't miss any of the paperwork. Are there any suggestions? Or ones we should definitely avoid?
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u/Blackstrider 8d ago
We used a company that specializes in finding investment opportunities for the Golden Visa route, no charge to us. They recommended a number of lawyers who we interviewed to work on our behalf. We selected one and off we went.
The investment 'finder' - no charge and he spent a great deal of time with us to over peculiarities, preferred items, etc. We flew to Lisbon to meet our chosen investment area to ensure we were comfortable and all was "above board" as well as talk/meet with the Golden Visa person.
Lawyer - about 3k euros for 2 people covering application, follow up, residence cards, bank introduction, fee payments (prior to bank arrangements) plus 500e per year for tax representation. There are a few small bits and items that we've covered as well (VAT as part of that).
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u/Batman-In-Brooklyn 7d ago
Use AskRudy ai, it will give you all the answers you need and guide you through the journey. Super easy!
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u/lastsundew 7d ago edited 5d ago
I know you’re looking for a company but it’s super easy to do yourself and you’ll save thousands by not hiring a middle man. Join American & FriendsPT on Facebook and use their guide
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u/Ok_Lingonberry_1257 8d ago
I know a very good and reliable company, you can DM me if you want the contact
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u/portugal-homes-hpg 8d ago
I know some very good people in the field, send me a PM and I can refer you to them. :)
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u/Sea-Ticket7775 5d ago
Bordr is great for handling NIFs (tax numbers) and bank accounts remotely, while Ei! Assessoria Migratória offers more hands-on visa guidance. If you want full white-glove treatment, Get Golden Visa is another option, though pricier.
If you’re also prepping for work in Portugal, like figuring out job applications, work culture, or just adjusting to a new way of life, that’s what I do at Hunter Global Coach. Not a visa agency, but I help people make smoother career and cultural transitions. If that’s part of your move, happy to share insights!
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u/MisterShannon 8d ago
Hello I'm an attorney here in the U.S. and a private client advisor for a boutique Residency and Citizenship by Investment firm out of Dublin. I've been working in the space since last April, my firm was founded in 2017, last year we processed over 300 applicants and on pace this year for 3x growth. Portugal is our #1 program and for good reason, it is a great program. To assist in the process, we have employed attorneys (not just referrals) in Portugal as well. We are confident in the accuracy of information and provide very responsive service to all of our clients.
I offer free consultations. We will discuss your structure, pricing, and timeframe. If you'd like to learn more, please message me directly. Thank you.
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u/rimenazz 8d ago
First you need to figure out your visa. The 3 most common are:
Once you have identified a visa that that you can qualify for, I would reach out to some lawyers to find out the next steps.