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Citizenship

Portuguese legislation grants Portuguese citizenship to the children and grandchildren of Portuguese citizens. There is the possibility of great-grandchildren in certain cases. We provide assistance for document research and search, as well as guidance and direct requests in Portugal


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Citizens of Timor-Leste born before 20 May 2002, as a rule, are Portuguese and are entitled to apply for transcription of their birth at the Central Registry Office. We provide legal assistance to ensure your rights and we offer attendance in Tetum.

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After five years of legal residence in Portugal, you are entitled to apply for Portuguese citizenship by becoming a naturalized Portuguese citizen. We are able to support you and your family during this new step in your life.

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If you were resident in Portugal when your child was born and he/she does not have Portuguese citizenship, it will be possible to claim it. We provide advice and assistance for the appropriate administrative procedure.

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Children and grandchildren

Who is entitled to apply for Portuguese citizenship?

Portuguese legislation grants Portuguese citizenship to the children and grandchildren of Portuguese citizens. There is the possibility of great-grandchildren in certain cases. We provide assistance for document research and search, as well as guidance and direct requests in Portugal

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Timor-Leste

How to apply for the Timorese narrative?

Citizens of Timor-Leste born before 20 May 2002, as a rule, are Portuguese and are entitled to apply for transcription of their birth at the Central Registry Office. We provide legal assistance to ensure your rights and we offer attendance in Tetum.

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Naturalization by time of residence

What is required to apply for residence time Portuguese citizenship? 

After five years of legal residence in Portugal, you are entitled to apply for Portuguese citizenship by becoming a naturalized Portuguese citizen. We are able to support you and your family during this new step in your life.

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Children of foreigners born in Portugal

My son was born in Portugal, does he have the right to citizenship?

If you were resident in Portugal when your child was born and he/she does not have Portuguese citizenship, it will be possible to claim it. We provide advice and assistance for the appropriate administrative procedure.

Migration

In a globalized world, people seek more and more reliable countries with a higher level of safety and conditions for work or investment.
We provide assistance to ensure you will be able to live in Portugal in a legal, planned and safe way.

We support the client with the investigation, search and organization of documentation of their ancestors in order to know the history of their family and with the final objective of obtaining citizenship of European countries. We accompany and provide the necessary support during the entire procedure until the decision about the application. Currently, we are able to assist you with the following nationalities: Portuguese, Italian, Spanish, German, Polish and Romanian.

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Applications for tourist, temporary, and residence visas for Portugal. There are several types of visas and, sometimes, it is a bureaucratic procedure that requires legal knowledge to be successful. Our team is prepared to accompany you through this stage. We have expertise in granting visas to Americans and British seeking to live in Portugal.

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We represent individuals, families and businesses who need guidance on the complexities of the law in a new country. We provide advice on setting up companies and legal advice on the whole procedure before and after the start of the business. We also act to assist those looking to invest or entrepreneurs in Portugal.


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For those who dream to study and live abroad, Portugal offers great opportunities in great universities for degree, master and doctoral studies. We offer assistance during the entire application procedure and study visa

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When the foreigner remains in the territory beyond the legal period allowed, he/she becomes illegal or irregular. We provide legal assistance regarding the expression of interest procedure, family reunification, student, EU family member, and accompaniment at Immigration and Border Service, among others.

For those who need assistance in obtaining documents, we provide representation in the following services:
Finance – allocation of NIF and Start of Activity.
Social Security – allocation of NISS;
IMT – exchange for Portuguese driving license;
DGES – foreign diploma recognition;
Professional Associations – registration in Professional Associations (Lawyers Order, Engineers Order, Nurses Order, etc.);

We are dedicated to guiding you through Portugal’s complex legal world of crypto assets. Our services include all aspects of residency, including non-habitual resident status (NHR). We provide advice on tax implications in this new field and develop clear legal opinions on key crypto issues. Join us on this journey, crypto enthusiasts are welcome.

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Advice and assistance

In a globalized world, people seek more and more reliable countries with a higher level of safety and conditions for work or investment.
We provide assistance to ensure you will be able to live in Portugal in a legal, planned and safe way.

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Citizenship

We support the client with the investigation, search and organization of documentation of their ancestors in order to know the history of their family and with the final objective of obtaining citizenship of European countries. We accompany and provide the necessary support during the entire procedure until the decision about the application. Currently, we are able to assist you with the following nationalities: Portuguese, Italian, Spanish, German, Polish and Romanian.

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Visa

Applications for tourist, temporary, and residence visas for Portugal. There are several types of visas and, sometimes, it is a bureaucratic procedure that requires legal knowledge to be successful. Our team is prepared to accompany you through this stage. We have expertise in granting visas to Americans and British seeking to live in Portugal.

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Companies and business

We represent individuals, families and businesses who need guidance on the complexities of the law in a new country. We provide advice on setting up companies and legal advice on the whole procedure before and after the start of the business. We also act to assist those looking to invest or entrepreneurs in Portugal.

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Crypto Assets

We are dedicated to guiding you through Portugal’s complex legal world of crypto assets. Our services include all aspects of residency, including non-habitual resident (NHR) status. We provide advice on tax implications in this new field and develop clear legal opinions on key crypto issues. Join us on this journey, crypto enthusiasts are welcome.

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Study and Live

For those who dream to study and live abroad, Portugal offers great opportunities in great universities for degree, master and doctoral studies. We offer assistance during the entire application procedure and study visa

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Legalization for those already in Portugal

When the foreigner remains in the territory beyond the legal period allowed, he/she becomes illegal or irregular. We provide legal assistance regarding the expression of interest procedure, family reunification, student, EU family member, and accompaniment at Immigration and Border Service, among others.

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Paperwork

For those who need assistance in obtaining documents, we provide representation in the following services:
Finance – allocation of NIF and Start of Activity.
Social Security – allocation of NISS;
IMT – exchange for Portuguese driving license;
DGES – foreign diploma recognition;
Professional Associations – registration in Professional Associations (Lawyers Order, Engineers Order, Nurses Order, etc.);

Family

Preliminary procedure at the Civil Registry, drafting the pre-nuptial agreement, forwarding an agreement on the choice of applicable law, assistance with the necessary certificates, and general guidance.


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Assistance during divorce proceedings: the mutual agreement divorce procedure, division of assets, parental responsibilities, and alimony. Legal divorce proceedings.

Legal assistance pertaining to the establishment of parental responsibilities for minor children: child support, custody, and visitation.

For those requiring legal support regarding de facto union establishment, marriage, divorce, parental responsibilities, child support, and more, we offer advisory to ensure you will be able to decide your future with clarity and confidence.

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Marriage

Preliminary procedure at the Civil Registry, drafting the pre-nuptial agreement, forwarding an agreement on the choice of applicable law, assistance with the necessary certificates, and general guidance.

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Divorce

Assistance during divorce proceedings: the mutual agreement divorce procedure, division of assets, parental responsibilities, and alimony. Legal divorce proceedings.

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Parental responsabilities

Legal assistance pertaining to the establishment of parental responsibilities for minor children: child support, custody, and visitation.

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Advising

For those requiring legal support regarding de facto union establishment, marriage, divorce, parental responsibilities, child support, and more, we offer advisory to ensure you will be able to decide your future with clarity and confidence.

Administrative

Draft of defenses, appeals, and contestations of administrative offenses, fines, and so forth.

Representation of individuals and businesses to public services for applications for permits, licenses, among others, and for obtaining clarifications.

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Administrative offenses

Draft of defenses, appeals, and contestations of administrative offenses, fines, and so forth.

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Interventions on public services

Representation of individuals and businesses to public services for applications for permits, licenses, among others, and for obtaining clarifications.

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