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24 immigration lawyers in Lisbon
  • Raquel ⭐ Most Booked 10

    Raquel

    Remote / online

    Specializes in: Golden Visa & D7 applications

    • Native English speaker
    • French
    • Portuguese
    • +2
    Experience: 8 years in immigration law
    Response time: Usually responds within 2 hours
    "Raquel made the entire D7 visa process incredibly smooth. She explained every step and was always available when I had questions." - Jennifer, Cascais
  • Ana Available this week 9.8

    Ana

    Remote / online

    Specializes in: Residency permits & NIF applications

    • Fluent English + Portuguese
    Experience: 6 years specializing in residency
    Response time: Usually responds within 4 hours
    "Ana helped us get our passports sorted and continued supporting us with our driver's license and house purchase plans." - David, Lisbon
  • Nufar Available this week 9.3

    Nufar

    Remote / online

    Specializes in: Family reunification & marriage registration

    • Native English speaker
    • Hebrew
    Experience: 7 years in family immigration law
    Response time: Usually responds within 3 hours
    "Nufar guided us through marriage registration and family reunification with incredible patience. Everything was completed in just three months!" - Tom, Lisbon
  • OTS ⭐ Most Booked 9.3

    OTS

    Remote / online

    Specializes in: Business visas & employment immigration

    • Fluent English + Portuguese
    • French
    • +1
    Experience: 9 years in immigration law
    Response time: Usually responds within 5 hours
    "OTS team handled our company visa requirements perfectly. Their expertise in Portuguese business law was invaluable." - Multiple satisfied clients
  • Leonel Available this week 9

    Leonel

    Remote / online

    Specializes in: Citizenship applications & appeals

    • Fluent English + Portuguese
    • French
    • +1
    Experience: 5 years in citizenship law
    Response time: Usually responds within 6 hours
    "Leonel's expertise in accounting and financial immigration support was key to our successful company setup." - Anthony, Lisbon

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Anthony
Lisbon on Jul-2024
Initial Review
Service: Accounting for a company
I recently worked with Leonel from Saudade Consulting for my company's accounting needs. Honestly, the experience was really good. Leonel was professional and knew exactly what he was doing. He kept everything straightforward and explained the financial details in a way I could understand, which I appreciated. The service was timely; he met all our deadlines without any hassle. There were no hidden fees or surprises when it came to cost, which was a relief. Overall, I'd recommend his services to other businesses looking for reliable accounting support.
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Tom
Lisbon on Aug-2024
Initial Review
Service: Marriage registration and family reunification
I went through the marriage registration and family reunification process for the first time, and everything flowed smoothly. Nufar handled all the paperwork and approvals with great patience, always available to answer my questions, and provided clear, detailed explanations. The whole process took just three months, which was much faster than I expected.
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Matthew
Lisbon on Jul-2024
Initial Review
Service: Moving to Portugal and dealing with taxes, finances and immigration services
When we decided to move in January, I didn't know where to start with taxes and immigration. Daniela was incredible, ensuring everything was handled smoothly and on time as we sorted out NHR before the deadline. Her explanations were clear, and she was always friendly and approachable, making the process so much easier for someone like me who's new to it all.
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Jennifer
Cascais on Aug-2024
Initial Review
Service: All the legal requirements needed to open my school
I recently worked with Raquel Joao Branquinho Nunes Garcia from Lighthouse Consulting Lda for all the legal aspects of opening my school. She was incredibly helpful, not just with the paperwork, but also in finding a location and navigating complex contracts. As an expert in her field and a local Portuguese, she offered invaluable insights into how to effectively communicate and work within the Portuguese culture. What stood out to me was her proactivity; she was always ready to accompany me wherever I needed to go for business matters. Her comprehensive support made setting up my school much smoother than I expected.
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David
Lisbon on Jul-2024
Initial Review
Service: Getting passports and driver's license
Ana Sofia has been incredibly helpful since we arrived in Portugal. She guided us through getting my passport and later my wife's, making the process seamless and stress-free. Now, she's assisting with my driver's license, and even in our plans to buy a house in Portugal, she continues to be an invaluable resource.
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Immigration Law FAQs

  • Our listed lawyers in Lisbon specialize in immigration law for expats and newcomers, including support for all visa types (D7, D2, Golden Visa, student and work visas), residency permits, family reunification, citizenship, and appeals. They provide both personal and business immigration guidance.

  • Costs vary by service and individual circumstances. Initial consultations for immigration usually range from €50-150. Visa applications, residency, and other services are billed hourly (€100-300/hour) or as all-in fixed-fee packages. Each lawyer provides upfront pricing details.

  • Yes, every immigration lawyer featured on Locallista speaks English, with many also fluent in other languages. Language abilities are highlighted on each profile.

  • Absolutely! Immigration lawyers here focus on all aspects of Portuguese visas and permits—D7, D2, Golden Visa, family reunification, work and student visas, and citizenship. They'll support you from document preparation through to approval and follow-up queries.

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