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2 to 4 months
Depending on your country, appointment availability and how quickly documents are prepared.
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In passive income (net, over the past 6 consecutive months) plus a minimum of €10,440 in savings.
Initial residence permit, renewable for 3 additional years.
Eligibility for Portuguese citizenship after 5 years of residence.
Allowing long-term residency without the need to work in Portugal.
A dedicated team of immigration lawyers and relocation experts - combining first-hand US relocation experience with deep local expertise in Lisbon. We're partners in your move, not just your paperwork.
From securing your AIMA appointment to the last stamped document, our lawyers take care of the details that decide whether a visa is approved.
We take the hardest part off your plate - securing your AIMA appointment - and, if you'd like, legally represent you in person on the day.
Rigorous document check and case preparation based on 2,200+ successful filings.
Every application we filed in the last 12 months was approved - 98% of them on the first filing.
LLC draws, Roth IRA, 401(k), Social Security - we know how consulates want American income documented.
Offices in Lisbon, London, Barcelona, Athens and Dubai - with your case handled on the ground in Portugal.
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 consultationRoots 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 US social security requirements, 1099, LLCs, and rental income.
We hold your hand from consulate booking to final approval. We handle the bureaucracy so you can focus on your move.
From the US/UK to Portugal, we’ve made the move ourselves. We speak your language and know your hurdles.
Get 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.
Show a regular passive income of at least €920 per month (around €11,040/year) from pensions, rental income, dividends, royalties or other non-employment sources. The requirement increases by 50% for a spouse and 30% per dependent child.
Provide recent bank statements showing you have sufficient savings to support yourself during your stay—ideally covering at least 12 months of living expenses in Portugal.
Obtain private travel and health insurance covering all medical expenses in Portugal for the duration of your visa or residence permit, with no co-payments.
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 rental contract, property deed, or formal invitation/hosting letter 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.
