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Why Choose Movingto | Immigration Services Comparison

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February 24, 2026

Why Choose Movingto | Immigration Services Comparison
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Movingto is an immigration coordination platform that pairs you with a licensed immigration lawyer and manages your case end-to-end through a dedicated case manager and real-time portal. You get specialist legal representation plus structured project management — without the overhead of a traditional law firm.

The Short Answer

Choose Movingto if you want:

  • A named, bar-registered immigration lawyer — not a generalist
  • Fixed-fee pricing quoted before you commit
  • A dedicated case manager who actually responds
  • A portal that tracks every document, message, and milestone
  • Access to funds.movingto.com — the most comprehensive Golden Visa fund comparison platform available
  • The ability to pivot countries if processing stalls
  • Full disclosure on any referral fees, with freedom to choose your own providers

The Fund Comparison Platform

funds.movingto.com is the most comprehensive Golden Visa fund directory available.

Compare qualifying investment funds across Portugal, Greece, and other Golden Visa jurisdictions with data you won't find anywhere else:

  • Strategy breakdown: Real estate, venture capital, private equity, fixed income — understand what you're investing in
  • Track record: Fund age, assets under management, historical performance where disclosed
  • Liquidity terms: Lock-up periods, redemption windows, exit conditions
  • Fee structures: Management fees, performance fees, entry/exit costs — all in one place
  • U.S. investor suitability: PFIC status, tax reporting complexity, U.S.-friendly structures
  • Minimum investment: Actual minimums, not marketing numbers

No other immigration firm offers this level of fund transparency. Most firms push a single fund partner. Movingto shows you the full landscape and lets you choose.

You are never required to use a Movingto-referred fund. Select any qualifying fund — we coordinate with whichever you choose. If we receive a referral fee, it's disclosed before you decide.

Explore the fund comparison platform →

What Makes Movingto Different

1. You See Your Lawyer Before You Pay

Other firms assign lawyers after you sign. Movingto shows you your lawyer's name, credentials, and bar registration number before you proceed. You know exactly who handles your case.

2. Immigration-Only Lawyers

Movingto partners exclusively with lawyers who specialize in immigration law. No generalists. No junior associates learning on your file. Your lawyer handles immigration cases every day.

3. Fixed-Fee Pricing, No Surprises

You receive a complete quote — Movingto's coordination fee plus your lawyer's legal fee — before you sign anything. No hourly billing. No scope creep. If additional work is needed, it's quoted and agreed separately.

4. Dedicated Case Manager + Portal

Every client gets a case manager and access to a portal with:

  • Real-time status updates
  • Document upload and tracking
  • Timestamped message history
  • Milestone notifications
  • Full audit trail

You never have to chase for updates. The portal shows exactly where your case stands.

5. Fund Comparison Platform

funds.movingto.com gives you independent fund research — strategy, fees, liquidity, U.S. tax implications — so you can make an informed investment decision. No other immigration firm provides this.

6. Response-Time Guarantee

Movingto commits to responding within one business day. Urgent issues are flagged same-day. Your lawyer responds within one business day for portal messages. This is a service standard, not a vague promise.

7. Multi-Country Capability

Movingto operates across Portugal, Spain, Greece, Italy, and the UAE. If one country's processing slows or rules change, you can pivot to another without starting over. Single-country firms can't offer this.

8. Transparent Disclosures

If Movingto receives a referral fee from an investment fund or service provider, you're told before you decide. You can use any qualifying fund or provider — Movingto coordinates either way. No hidden incentives.

How Movingto Works

Step 1: Free Eligibility Assessment
We review your situation, goals, and timeline. If you don't qualify or we're not the right fit, we tell you.

Step 2: Lawyer Matching
You're paired with a licensed immigration lawyer in your destination country. You see their name and credentials before proceeding.

Step 3: Fixed-Fee Agreement
You receive a clear scope and fixed quote. Movingto's coordination fee and lawyer's legal fee — both upfront.

Step 4: Fund Selection (Golden Visa)
For Golden Visa clients, use funds.movingto.com to compare qualifying funds. Choose based on strategy, fees, and liquidity — not sales pressure.

Step 5: Document Coordination
Your case manager provides a personalized checklist and tracks every document. The portal shows what's submitted, what's pending, and what's next.

Step 6: Filing + Tracking
Your lawyer prepares and files your application. The portal tracks government processing. You receive proactive updates at each milestone.

Step 7: Post-Approval Support
Biometrics, residence card, renewals, tax registration, family additions — support continues after approval.

Who Movingto Is Best For

Movingto is designed for:

  • Golden Visa investors who want transparent fund comparison, not a single fund pushed by their lawyer
  • High-intent applicants who want structured process, not DIY guesswork
  • Families and business owners who need coordination across documents, dependents, and timelines
  • Remote workers and entrepreneurs seeking European or UAE residency options
  • Anyone who values transparency — clear pricing, named lawyers, and documented communication

Who Movingto Is Not For

Movingto may not be the right fit if you:

  • Want the cheapest possible option (we're not the budget choice)
  • Prefer to manage your own case end-to-end without coordination support
  • Need a program or country we don't currently cover

Movingto vs Alternatives

Movingto:

  • Lawyer shown upfront — name, bar number, before you sign
  • Fixed-fee pricing quoted before commitment
  • Dedicated case manager
  • Client portal with timestamped audit trail
  • Fund comparison platform (funds.movingto.com)
  • Multi-country capability (5 countries)
  • ≤1 business day response SLA
  • Defined scope; extras quoted separately

Traditional Law Firm:

  • Lawyer shown sometimes
  • Often hourly billing
  • Dedicated case manager rare
  • Portal varies
  • Usually pushes one fund partner
  • Usually one jurisdiction
  • Response time varies
  • Scope often unclear

DIY:

  • N/A
  • Free (time cost only)
  • No case manager
  • No portal
  • No fund guidance
  • Depends on your research
  • N/A
  • You own everything

Service Standard

What you can hold us to:

  • Response time: ≤1 business day (urgent same-day)
  • Lawyer response: ≤1 business day for portal messages
  • Updates: At each milestone + proactive if delays occur
  • Document QC: Personalized checklist + pre-submission review
  • Escalation: If government stalls, status check → escalation → options within 5 business days
  • Change orders: Any work outside scope is quoted and agreed before starting

Countries & Programs

Portugal: Golden Visa, D7 Passive Income, D8 Digital Nomad, D2 Startup, Tax Strategy (ITS)

Spain: Non-Lucrative Visa, Digital Nomad Visa

Greece: Golden Visa, Digital Nomad Visa

Italy: Investor Visa, Elective Residence, Flat-Tax Regime

UAE: Golden Visa

Proof

Operating since: 2021

Countries: 5

Fund comparison platform: funds.movingto.com — the most comprehensive Golden Visa fund directory available

Legal network: Independent, bar-registered immigration lawyers in each destination. For Portugal, legal work is led by lawyers including Inês Cabral Almeida (Portuguese Bar #61676P).

Transparency: Every case runs through a portal with timestamped records.

Last updated: 24 February 2026

What Clients Say

US → Portugal | Golden Visa (Fund)

"Movingto is seriously awesome. I was planning to expand my business to Portugal from the US and wasn't sure where to start, especially with my wife and kids tagging along."

UK → Portugal | D8 Digital Nomad

"They helped me get a digital nomad visa for Portugal. My job is in the UK and I can work remotely from anywhere. They also introduced me to Portugal's tax benefits."
— Oscar E.

US → Italy | Redirected from Portugal

"When Portugal processing slowed to 12+ months, Movingto redirected us to Italy and delivered our residency in 5 months. Single-country specialists leave you stuck — multi-country experts give you options."

Disclosures

  • Lawyers are independent and bar-registered. Legal work is performed by them, not Movingto.
  • Referral fees are disclosed. If Movingto receives a fee from a fund or provider, you're told before you decide.
  • You choose your providers. Use any qualifying fund or service — we coordinate either way.
  • Fund platform: funds.movingto.com lists funds for comparison. Movingto may receive referral fees from some fund providers; this is disclosed before you invest.

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