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Hi Maureen,

we are in the process of doing this and are using Defesa Legal. who we would highly recommend they are very helpful. We spoke initially with Jorge who gave us the lowdown.

Regards

Pete

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He is based near Oriente station in Lisbon, and has a Tomar location.  We felt his pricing is fair, and he communicates well in English.

Only used for house purchase, so we can only recommend in that area.  But all interactions went smoothly and were professional and courteous, and we felt, a great benefit to us.

Good luck,

Bruce

@mgorman339 - Hi I used *** based in Lisbon for the purchase of my property. He was very helpful

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@mgorman33902 Dear Maureen, we have used a company in Lisbon for our immigration. We researched a lot of find them, and cold contacted them when we first arrived along with several others. We picked them on price / quality of their reply which answered all our questions from the initial email line by line. We also had them do the legals on a couple house purchases a few years ago.

Our immigration was simpler, but since then then we have recommended them, for example, to one of our American tenants who have had a good experience also (I should clarify, these are tenants here in Portugal, as we supply rental housing in the Alentejo, for D7 visas and include resettling assistance). Recommendations are private on this forum so add me as a contact if you'd like.

Hope this helps! - Elizabeth

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Thank you

Regards

Bhavna

@mgorman339 do not expect the level of service or communication that you are accustomed to, which is highly frustrating. You are welcome to ask for details like my friend shared with me on their experiences.

Hello,

My husband and I are retiring in Portugal, we will be travelling in a couple of weeks. My husband has Polish citizenship, and I have a Canadian citizenship. I understand we have to ask for a residency permit in the 30 days from arriavl to Portugal, and I have to fill up a form and present the required documents (ID document, proof of residency, proof of marriage, proof of medical insurance). We would like to go to immigration lawyer to help us with that. Are there any one that someonw couke recommend?

Thank you in advance.

Hello, My husband and I are retiring in Portugal, we will be travelling in a couple of weeks. My husband has Polish citizenship, and I have a Canadian citizenship. I understand we have to ask for a residency permit in the 30 days from arriavl to Portugal, and I have to fill up a form and present the required documents (ID document, proof of residency, proof of marriage, proof of medical insurance). We would like to go to immigration lawyer to help us with that. Are there any one that someonw couke recommend? Thank you in advance. - @lilianaramirezjordan

Welcome,

Personally, I would recommend saving your money and doing it yourself. It should be pretty straightforward, as your husband is an EU citizen. I will let @JohnnyPT, our Portugal Expert, to guide you.

Hi @lilianaramirezjordan,

You don't need an immigration lawyer, but it's up to you.

Here's a breakdown of what you both need to do:

For Your Husband (Polish Citizen - EU Citizen):

As a citizen of a European Union (EU) country, your husband benefits from the right to freedom of movement and residence within the EU.

Initial Entry: He can enter Portugal with a valid Polish passport or national ID card. He does not need a visa for any length of stay.

Registration for Residency: For stays longer than three months and up to 5 years, he is required to register his residency with the local city council (Câmara Municipal) This is a straightforward process to confirm his right to reside in the country.

Documentation: He will need to present his valid passport or ID card and provide proof of a permanent address in Portugal. He may also need to show proof of sufficient financial resources to support himself without needing social assistance.

For You (Non-EU Citizen)

2 options:

1. Apply for a D7 visa:

As a Canadian citizen, you will need to obtain a long-term visa before you can reside in Portugal for more than 90 days. The most common visa for retirees is the D7 Visa.

Before You Arrive in Portugal:

Obtain a D7 Visa (Passive Income Visa): This is the most crucial step. You must apply for and be granted a D7 visa from a Portuguese consulate or embassy in Canada before you travel to Portugal. The D7 visa is for individuals who have a regular, passive income, such as a pension, to support themselves.

2. Family member of an EU citizen:

The key is to apply for a Residence Card for a Family Member of an EU Citizen (Cartão de Residência de Familiar de Cidadão da União). This is a two-step process that you and your husband will undertake together in Portugal.

Your Husband's Registration: Your husband, as the Polish citizen, must first register his residence with the local city council (Câmara Municipal) in the area where you will be living. This is called the "Certificado de Registo de Cidadão da União Europeia" (CRUE). He must do this within 30 days of your third month of residence in Portugal.

Documents for him: His valid Polish passport or ID card, proof of a Portuguese address (e.g., a rental contract or property deed), and proof of sufficient financial resources to support you both (e.g., pension statements, bank statements) and health insurance.

Your Application for a Residence Card: Once your husband has obtained his CRUE, you will then apply for your Residence Card. This application is submitted to the Portuguese immigration agency, AIMA (Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo). You must do this within 30 days after your three-month stay in Portugal is complete.

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