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Portugal D7 Visa Lawyer: Assistance & Support

Portugal D7 Visa Lawyer: Assistance & Support from our in-house immigration lawyers and a dedicated Case Lead, for your move to Portugal on passive income.

Ines Cabral Almeida, Senior Immigration Lawyer at Movingto

Ines Cabral Almeida

Portugal D7 Visa Lawyer: Assistance & Support with Movingto's Senior Immigration Lawyer.

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“I have just completed my D7 residence application for Portugal, and I am very happy. Movingto has been an excellent organization to work with — prompt communication, great expertise, and close attention to detail.”
Dan R · D7 residence application
“Despite a significant backlog with AIMA, we managed to get an appointment and received my wife's Residência. We would highly recommend Movingto.”
Chris Croome · Family reunification

Know what you are paying for

Clear costs. Before you commit.

Separate the cost of professional help from government charges and the financial evidence your application needs.

Movingto professional fee
From €1,760

Your written quote confirms the legal work, case management, family scope and payment stages included.

Government and third-party costs
Quoted separately

Allow for visa and residence fees, insurance, translations, apostilles and any separately charged banking services.

Income and bank evidence
Your household

Income requirements and savings evidence are separate from service fees. We review your income sources, family size and consular checklist.

A starting fee is not a personal quote. Check the official national visa fees and AIMA fee schedule before payment. For income and household examples, see our Portugal D7 visa guide.

One team, from preparation to residence

Your Portugal D7 Visa Lawyer: Assistance & Support

Our in-house lawyer leads your legal case. Your dedicated Case Lead keeps the evidence, appointments and communication moving.

01 · Your Movingto lawyer

The legal application

Route assessment, legal strategy, application preparation, filing, representation and authority responses within your agreed engagement.

A legal plan for your circumstances

02 · Your Case Lead

The income and document file

Income records, family documents, accommodation, insurance, translations and apostilles organized against the checklist for your application.

A document checklist and gap review

03 · Your move to Portugal

The practical steps

NIF and banking coordination, consular readiness, arrival planning and AIMA follow-up connected in one case plan. Bank acceptance and appointment dates remain outside our control.

Clear responsibilities and next steps

Your written engagement confirms the work included, family scope and any later renewal support. Tax advice and relocation services such as property searches or shipping are separate unless expressly agreed.

From your first call to the residence stage

A clear next step at each stage.

  1. 01

    Review your situation

    Discuss your income, family, residence plans and timing. Check D7 against other routes before you commit to preparing a file.

  2. 02

    Agree scope and fees

    Receive a written engagement and quote covering legal work, case management, family applications and separately charged services.

  3. 03

    Prepare and apply

    Build the evidence with your Case Lead. Your Movingto lawyer reviews the legal case and leads application preparation and filing.

  4. 04

    Plan the residence stage

    Coordinate arrival, the AIMA stage and authority requests within the agreed scope. The authorities control decisions and appointment availability.

Start with the right route

Planning to live in Portugal on passive income?

D7 can suit people with pensions, rental income, dividends or other documented passive income who intend to make Portugal their home. The income evidence, household needs and consular requirements need to be reviewed together.

Read the official residence visa documentation. Your lawyer confirms current requirements for your circumstances and consular post.

Before you apply

Your D7 service questions, answered.

What does Portugal D7 Visa assistance and support include?

Movingto provides route assessment, income-evidence planning, document preparation, NIF and banking coordination, family planning, and consular and residence-stage support. Our in-house licensed immigration lawyers handle legal strategy, filing, representation and authority responses within the agreed scope. Your dedicated Case Lead manages documents, deadlines and communication.

Who handles the legal work on my D7 application?

Movingto's in-house licensed immigration lawyers handle legal analysis, filing strategy, preparation, representation, and authority responses within the agreed scope. The dedicated Case Lead manages evidence, documents, deadlines, and the surrounding case workflow.

How much does Movingto's D7 service cost?

Movingto's D7 professional fee starts from EUR 1,760. You receive a written quote based on your application and family scope. Government fees, translations, insurance and other third-party charges are separate unless expressly included in that quote.

What should I prepare for the first call?

Bring a short overview of your income sources, where you currently live, who is moving with you and your intended timing. Tell us about any existing application or document concerns. You do not need a completed application file to have the first conversation.

Is D7 suitable for pensions, rental income or dividends?

The D7 can suit applicants with stable, documented passive income who intend to live in Portugal. We review the source, regularity and evidence of your income against your household needs and the current checklist at the consular post handling your application. Savings and recurring income need to be assessed separately.

Should a remote worker consider D7 or D8?

If your main qualifying income comes from active remote employment or freelance work, the D8 route may be more appropriate. We compare your actual income and work arrangements before recommending an application route.

Can you help with my family's application?

Yes. We review the family relationships, dependency evidence, income coverage, accommodation and timing before planning the applications. Eligibility and sequencing depend on your circumstances and the applicable process.

How long does a D7 application take?

Timing depends on document readiness, the consular post, appointment availability and the later AIMA residence stage. We map the steps and dependencies at the outset and track progress throughout the agreed engagement. Movingto cannot guarantee a decision date or approval.

Are tax advice and relocation services included?

Tax advice, property searches, shipping and school selection are separate services unless expressly included in your engagement. We identify those needs early and coordinate the information needed by the professionals responsible.

Official sources and further reading

General information. Your lawyer confirms the requirements that apply to your case. Approval and processing dates cannot be guaranteed.

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Before you go

Still deciding which route is right for you?

Tell us where you want to move. We’ll help you understand your options and the next step.

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