Full English-Speaking Team
No language barriers. Work with 100% English-speaking team.
Let our experts handle your visa and residency process. Fast, reliable, hassle-free.
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Roots Global offers a white-glove relocation service designed specifically for families, business owners and remote workers.
No language barriers. Work with 100% English-speaking team.
Specializing in T4, CCP, and RRSPs.
We hold your hand from consulate booking to final approval. We handle the bureaucracy so you can focus on your move.
Managed timelines for school enrollments and family visas.
Digital Nomads
Families
Remote Workers
Retirees
Freelancers
Students
Companies
Highly Skilled WorkersDepending on your country, appointment availability and how quickly documents are prepared.
≈ CAD5,700 net value, in the last three months.
Initial residence permit, renewable for 3 additional years.
Eligibility for Portuguese citizenship after 5 years of residence.
This is one of the simplest visas in terms of documentation and requirements.
At Roots, we take care of the bureaucracy so you can focus on the move. Our experienced legal team takes ownership from start to finish, ensuring your application is accurate, complete, and fully aligned with consulate requirements. We make the complex simple - so you can focus on your next chapter, not the paperwork.
Book a free consultationGet clarity on your next steps. In a free call, we’ll review your unique situation, explain the requirements, and build a plan tailored to your move. It’s free - no strings attached.
Demonstrate a net monthly income of at least €3,480 from remote work, freelancing, or self-employment outside Portugal. The requirement increases for dependents—about 50% more for a spouse and 30% per child.
Provide an employment contract, freelance agreements, or proof of company ownership showing your work is performed entirely online for clients or employers based outside Portugal
Obtain private travel and health insurance covering all medical expenses in Portugal for yourself and any dependents for the full length of your visa or residence permit.
Submit a police clearance certificate from your country of residence (and any country lived in during the last 5 years), issued within the last 90 days, apostilled or legalised, and translated into Portuguese.
Include a signed rental contract, property deed, or accommodation booking confirming your housing arrangements in Portugal.
There is a multitude of documentation that will also need to be provided alongside your application, these documents change based on the consulate you are applying from and your specific scenario.
Legal know-how meets lived experience. We are a cohesive team of expats and local lawyers combining international perspective with on-the-ground expertise - guiding you through every step with empathy, clarity and confidence.
Head of Legal Portugal
