Visa Support
Move to Portugal with Complete Confidence
100% visa approval rate. 1:1 service.
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You’ve started looking into the visa process for Portugal, and the more you learn, the more complex it seems. Don’t let changing regulations and location-specific rules jeopardize your application.
When you work with StartAbroad you get access to Portugal visa specialists who know every US, Canadian, and UK application office. Frustrated by VFS? We know how to navigate their systems.
You also get the best customer service in the business. Every one of our visa clients gets a dedicated relocation specialist who you can contact with questions. We make your initial VFS or consulate appointment and we go with you in person to your AIMA appointment in Portugal. If you’re not loving the acronyms, don’t worry about it - work with us and we’ll explain and organize everything.
100% success rate. 1:1 service.
Which Visa Is Right For Me?
Passive Income (D7) Visa
You make at least €820/month via passive means like a pension, rental income, Social Security, or annuity.
Digital Nomad (D8) Visa
You make at least €3,280/month via employment or self-employment and your employer will agree to you working from Portugal. Full time employees, contractors, freelancers, and business owners can all qualify.
Entrepreneur (D2) visa, Golden Visa, or Work (D1 or D3) Visa seeker? Reach out and we’re happy to connect you with recommended service providers.
Still not sure which visa to choose?
Get on a call with us and we can talk through your options.
“The biggest win was having the papers in order and knowing exactly what to do at each step, thanks to StartAbroad…The comfort and trust I felt working with StartAbroad were unmatched. They truly made the relocation process much more manageable.”
- Albert
Experience the StartAbroad Difference
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Your move is personal. Work with people who care.
We get to know everyone we work with personally. You are making a huge life change when you move to a new country. We get it, we’ve been there. You deserve to work with someone who cares about your move success.
2.
The best customer service in the industry
Every StartAbroad client gets their own dedicated relocation specialist. We are available to you over email and phone and responsive to your needs.
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Transparent, affordable pricing
We don’t believe in hidden fees, added VAT tax, recurring annual subscriptions, or charging extra for translations. What you see is what you get, and it’s all you need to pay to get you there.
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We’re local
We work through a trusted, vetted network of on-the-ground specialists in Portugal.
FAQs
Do I qualify for a Portugal visa?
In order to qualify for the D7 visa, you will need to demonstrate more than the Portuguese minimum wage as income each month. For 2024, the minimum wage is €820. This income should come from passive sources, like a pension, Social Security, rental income, or an annuity. If you are approaching retirement soon, or if you have significant savings, you may also be able to demonstrate savings that will last you until you are able to draw on a pension.
To qualify for the digital nomad visa, you must be able to prove income of at least 4 times the minimum wage per month (€3280 for 2024) for a single applicant. To include an adult dependent, add 50%. To include a child dependent, add 30%.
Questions? Please sign up for a consultation here.
When should I book your services?
We recommend starting the process at least 6 months before you want to move and up to a year before your target move date. It takes at least 2-3 months to secure your NIF, bank account, rental, and other paperwork required for the visa. The average approval wait time is then an additional 2-3 months.
Can I include a family member in my application? Who qualifies as a dependent?
Yes, main applicants can sponsor a spouse, domestic partner, children under 18, dependent children 18 and older, and dependent parents over 65.
What if my visa application is rejected?
Unsure if you qualify for your visa of choice? Get on the phone with us (sign up for a free consultation below) and we’ll let you know. We have a 100% approval rate for clients who meet qualifications.
Can I apply from Portugal?
No, unfortunately Portugal requires that you apply and attend an in-person visa appointment in your current country of legal residence.
Can I meet you in person?
Maybe! As our business is for expats, by expats, we are location independent and we travel often between our countries of operation. We do meet our clients in person from time to time if they are moving to our home bases in Costa Rica and Portugal or passing through.
