Carefree Visa Program
Portugal’s high standard of living has made it one of the migration destinations for people all over the world. There are numerous current visa options available for people to move to Portugal and live there, even with their complete family. But obtaining a visa in Portugal is not a simple procedure.
- There are many steps to take before you can ultimately settle in Portugal, and the Portuguese paperwork can be quite complicated.
- Due to a lack of time, many applicants are unable to fulfill their dreams of moving to Portugal and seeking a new home.
- There are numerous options available for solitary steps, but it can be challenging to determine what is necessary and how much it will cost.
With the goal of making the process of applying for a visa to Portugal as easy, successful, and hassle-free as possible, Pearls of Portugal has created a special visa program in cooperation with legal partners that have been in the market for many years.
What distinguishes the program?
- In order to effectively apply for your visa as well as relocate to and establish yourself in Portugal, you will work with one key account throughout the entire process.
- The program offers all the services required for obtaining a visa, locating a new home in Portugal, establishing your life there, or requesting NHR tax benefits.
- Most importantly, because there is only one set price for all the services required throughout the entire process, you will have price security.
Being the most complete program on the market, our Carefree Visa Program has assisted numerous clients in realizing their dream of relocating to Portugal. To learn more about it, contact us to schedule a free consultation!
Enjoy Portugal! We take care of everything else.
1: Apply
- Understanding your eligibility for the program and general program structure considerations;
- Assessment of your needs and requirements in order to tailor our methodology to your specific situation
- Preparation of a documentation list that organizes the required paperwork to be presented with the application form;
- Completion of the application and fee forms as well as other legal documents;
- Reviewing of the documentation gathered and provision of certified translations from English to Portuguese;
- Communicating with the competent legal authorities (if applicable);
- Scheduling an appointment with the Portuguese Consulate/Embassy in your area, as well as coordination with the Consulate/Embassy regarding the required documents to be presented;
- Issuing of your taxpayer identification number (NIF) and mediation of fiscal representation for one year (if applicable);
- Opening a Portuguese bank account with a reputable institution;
2: Relocate
- Registering as a tax resident in Portugal (you are only able to be registered as a tax resident after concluding a a) property purchase or b) a long-term rental agreement valid for more than 6 months);
- a) property purchase (we act as your buyer’s agent):
- Personal investment consulting;
- Personal search by an appointed consultant. We search for you in the entire online market, as well as local brokers and private owners on over 120 portals, banks, and 70 brokerage networks;
- Coordination of the entire purchase process (viewings, CPCV, and deed);
- Mediation of other service providers (banks, lawyers, construction & renovations, utilities, insurance and so on);
- Handling of price negotiations to get you the best deal possible and overall communication among participants in the operation;
- Market value analysis;
- Property due diligence;
- Banking and mortgage advice;
- b) long-term rental agreement
- Extensive consultation on where to rent in Portugal based on your interests, needs, budget, and so on.;
- A dedicated personal team provides personal support. We search for you in the entire online market, as well as local brokers and private owners.
- Scheduling up to ten viewing appointments within four weeks;
- Handling price negotiations to get you the best deal possible;
- Professional assessment of market prices to ensure a good rental value;
- Transparent listing of all rental costs;
- Assistance with the rental agreement and legal reviewing of all documents;
- Arrange and coordinate any additional service providers you require for the rental, such as cleaning, renovation companies, utility services, insurance, lawyers, and so on;
- Virtual tours of your favorite properties are subject to partner availability for the service if you are unable to visit Portugal;
- a) property purchase (we act as your buyer’s agent):
3: Establish
- Proceeding with your residence permit application once the visa is approved;
- Adoption of all the necessary measures before the Immigration Department SEF appointment;
- Setting up the appointment and accompanying you to the biometric collection and documentation submission;
- Collecting the residence permit card on your behalf after it has been issued;
- Non-habitual resident (NHR) eligibility and tax consulting;
- NHR program application (if applicable);
- Register as a self-employed individual with the Tax Authorities and request of Social Security number;
- Providing assistance with instructions for issuing invoices, submitting VAT and Social Security returns;
- Assisting with vehicle legalization;
- Driver’s license exchange;
- Issuing of the Portuguese social security number;
- Advice on international schools in Portugal;
Being the most complete program on the market, Pearls of Portugal’s Carefree Visa Program has assisted numerous clients in realizing their dream of relocating to Portugal.
To learn more about it, contact us to schedule a free consultation!
