Portuguese Immigration Law - Est. 2018
Move to Portugal
— the right way
Move to Portugal
the right way
Consultations are reviewed and confirmed individually — not auto-booked.
VISA ELIGIBILITY — QUICK CHECK
Which visa fits your profile?
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D7 Passive Income
D8 Digital Nomad
D2 Entrepreneur
Student Visa
Family Reunification
D1 Work Visa
Legal services built
for international lives
Immigration Law
From first visa application to permanent residency and citizenship, I guide you through every stage of Portugal's immigration process without the bureaucratic headaches.
Get your NIF before you apply → Discuss Your Visa Situation →Real Estate Law
Buying property in Portugal as a foreigner comes with legal complexity. I protect your investment through due diligence, contract review, and transaction support from offer to deed.
Protect Your Purchase →Corporate Law
Setting up a business in Portugal or restructuring for cross-border operations? I handle incorporation, compliance, governance, and ongoing legal structure for international entrepreneurs.
Structure Your Business →Miguel
de Sousa Pires
Graduate of the Lisbon School of Law and a registered member of the Ordem dos Advogados, I've guided hundreds of expats, digital nomads, and investors through Portugal's legal system - from first visa to permanent residency and property ownership.
Beyond immigration and real estate, MSP Lawyer collaborates with trusted professionals in Family Law, Criminal Law, Labor Law, and Civil Law for complete legal coverage.
What clients say
"Miguel made the D7 process straightforward. He guided us through every document we needed to gather and handled all the legal work on the Portugal side. We were approved without a single hiccup."
"As a freelancer, I wasn't sure I'd qualify. Miguel assessed my situation quickly and guided me through the entire application."
"Retiring to Portugal felt overwhelming until I found Miguel. He told me exactly what documentation I needed, made the process completely clear, and we were approved without stress."
"I wanted to incorporate my business in Portugal. Miguel set up my company structure, handled the visa, and had me operational in Lisbon within months."
Common questions
answered honestly
From submitting your application to receiving your visa appointment, expect 2-4 months. The full process including residency registration typically takes 6-9 months. Processing times vary by consulate and country.
The minimum is equivalent to the Portuguese minimum wage for the primary applicant, plus 50% for a spouse and 30% per dependent child. Income must be stable and demonstrable - pensions, rental income, dividends, or interest all qualify.
Both options are available. I can guide you through the process independently, or take on full representation - preparing documents, liaising with authorities, and managing your case from start to finish. We will agree on the scope during your consultation.
Yes. Spouses, minor children, and dependent parents can all be included in your application. Each dependent adds to the income requirement.
Yes. A NIF (Número de Identificação Fiscal) is Portugal's tax identification number and is required before you can open a bank account, sign a lease, or complete your visa application. You can obtain it remotely from abroad through a lawyer before you arrive. We handle the full process online →
The D7 is for people with stable passive income - retirees, rental income, dividends. The D8 is specifically for remote workers and digital nomads who earn active income from foreign employers or clients. Both lead to residency, but the income requirements and documentation differ.
Consultations are 150 euros for 30 minutes via video call. The fee is credited toward full representation if you proceed.
After 5 years of legal residency in Portugal. You will need to demonstrate basic Portuguese language proficiency (A2 level) and have no serious criminal record. I can advise on the naturalization process as part of long-term residency planning.
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