Award-Winning Portuguese Immigration, Visa & Citizenship Lawyers
Giambrone & Partners is an internationally recognised, award-winning law firm with offices in London and Porto, providing expert legal services in Portuguese immigration, citizenship, residency, and investment visas. Our multilingual Portuguese immigration lawyers support international clients at every stage of their relocation journey, whether applying for visas, securing residence permits, obtaining citizenship, or investing in Portugal for long-term residency.
Our English-speaking immigration lawyers in Portugal and experienced immigration attorneys in Porto ensure all applications are compliant, accurate, and strategically prepared to maximise your chances of approval.
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Expert Portuguese Visa & Residency Services
Our firm provides full assistance with all categories of Portuguese visas, including:
Visa Applications
- D7 Passive Income Visa: ideal for retirees or those with stable passive income (retirement visa Portugal)
- D2 Entrepreneur Visa: for entrepreneurs, business owners, and start-ups
- Work Visa in Portugal: support for employment-based residence permits
- Student Visas: for long-term academic studies
- Non-lucrative visa Portugal: guidance for individuals not seeking to work locally
- Portuguese Golden Visa: for investors seeking Portugal residence by investment and a future pathway to Portugal citizenship by investment
Residence Permits
- Assistance with new applications, renewals, and conversions
- Family reunification for spouses, children, and dependent relatives
- Long-term residency and permanent residency applications
Visa Refusals & Appeals
- Representation before Portuguese administrative authorities and courts
- Correction of documentation errors
- Strategic appeals for previously rejected visas
Our immigration lawyers ensure every step is handled with accuracy to reduce delays or refusals.
Portuguese Family Reunification & Long-Term Residency
We provide full support for:
- Family reunification applications
- Long-term residency and permanent residence permits
- Cohabitation (de facto union) registration for unmarried partners
Our immigration lawyers in Portugal ensure your application complies with Portuguese migration law while providing multilingual support throughout the process.
Work, Entrepreneur & Retirement Visas
D7 Visa – Passive Income / Retirement Visa Portugal
Ideal for:
- Retirees
- Remote income earners
- Holders of long-term passive income
We assist with financial eligibility, documentation, dependants, tax registration, and residency requirements.
D2 Visa – Entrepreneur Visa
Suitable for non-EU nationals establishing a business in Portugal. We help with:
- Business plans
- Corporate structures
- Capital and credibility documentation
- Residency fordependent family members
Work Visa in Portugal
We assist employees, skilled workers, companies, and sponsors with:
- Employment contract verification
- SEF/AIMA procedures
- Extensions and renewals
Contact Us
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Portuguese Golden Visa & Investment Residency
Portugal’s Golden Visa programme is one of Europe’s most attractive residency-by-investment routes.
Benefits
- Minimal stay requirements (7 days/year)
- Schengen visa-free travel
- Access to healthcare, education, and financial systems
- Pathway to Portuguese citizenship after 10 years
- Dual nationality allowed
Eligible Investments
- €500,000 investment in Portuguese companies creating/maintaining jobs
- €500,000 in investment funds or venture capital
- €500,000 in scientific research
- €250,000 in arts, culture, or national heritage
- Creation of 10 full-time jobs
(Note: Real estate no longer qualifies; however, buying property in Portugal for citizenship may still support residency/citizenship in other routes.)
Our Support
- Identifying the best Portugal investment visa route
- Preparing your application
- Handling all communication with SEF/AIMA
- Supporting dependants
- Managing renewals and tracking the timeline to citizenship
What Our Clients Say
Why Choose Giambrone & Associados?
With over 20 years of experience, Giambrone & Associados is a leading Portuguese law firm providing expert assistance in citizenship and immigration matters. Our award-winning, multilingual lawyers guide clients through every stage of the Portuguese citizenship process, whether by descent, marriage, residence, or Sephardic heritage, ensuring clarity, compliance, and peace of mind.
We combine the comfort of speaking to a lawyer in your own language with the convenience of offices across With over 20 years of experience, Giambrone & Partners is a trusted international law firm providing high-level immigration, visa, and citizenship services. Clients choose us for:
- Award-winning expertise
- English-speaking Portuguese immigration lawyers and attorneys
- Offices in London and Porto
- Multilingual support
Cross-border legal expertise - Transparent, personalised guidance
- A strategic, results-driven approach
Whether you are seeking a digital nomad visa Portugal, a work visa, the Portugal Golden Visa, Portuguese citizenship, or long-term residency, our team provides seamless and comprehensive support from start to finish.
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