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Portugal and the European Union

A European base for Australian, Brazilian and other non-EU clients — residence, citizenship and business handled in Portugal.

Leiria (office)LisbonPortoAlgarveEU-wide matters through Portuguese residence

Our Portuguese office in Leiria, between Lisbon and Porto, serves clients who want a foothold in the European Union: residence by investment or income, Portuguese citizenship by residence or descent, and companies that sell into the EU. Daniel Zeolla is admitted to the Ordem dos Advogados.

Brazilian clients benefit from the Portuguese-Brazilian arrangements on residence and equal rights; Australians from a lawyer who understands both systems.

Where

  • Leiria (office)
  • Lisbon
  • Porto
  • Algarve
  • EU-wide matters through Portuguese residence

What we do in Portugal & European Union

  • Golden Visa (ARI), D7, D8 and D2 visas and residence permits
  • AIMA representation and litigation over delays
  • Portuguese citizenship by residence, descent and marriage
  • Company formation and EU market entry
  • Property purchase contracts and due diligence
  • Recognition of foreign documents and judgments in Portugal

Questions

Do I need to be in Portugal to start?

No. Most applications begin at a consulate or online; we prepare them from Australia or Brazil and represent you in Portugal.

Does Portuguese residence give me rights in the rest of the EU?

Residence gives travel rights in the Schengen area; full EU free-movement rights come with Portuguese citizenship. We explain the difference for your plans.

Talk to us about a matter in Portugal & European Union.

A short message with the countries involved is enough to start. We reply within one business day.