01 · Your Movingto lawyer
The legal case
Eligibility and strategy, application preparation, filing, representation and AIMA responses, led by our in-house licensed immigration lawyers.
Route-fit review and filing plan
Portugal · Fund-route applications
Portugal Golden Visa Lawyer: Assistance & Support
Portugal Golden Visa Lawyer: Assistance & Support from our in-house Portuguese immigration lawyers and a dedicated Case Lead.
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Portugal Golden Visa Lawyer: Assistance & Support by Movingto's in-house Portuguese immigration lawyer.
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The financial picture
Clear costs. Before you commit.
Separate your investment, our professional fee and the other costs of your application.
- Movingto service fee
- €6,000 flat
Your written quote confirms the legal work, family scope, VAT treatment, payment stages and exclusions.
- Qualifying fund investment
- From €500,000
Separate investment capital, subject to risk. The fund and holding conditions must meet the applicable route requirements.
- Government & third-party costs
- Budget separately
Allow for AIMA fees per applicant, renewals, fund charges, banking, translations and specialist advice.
Check the current AIMA fee schedule with your legal team before payment. AIMA fees are charged per applicant, so totals vary with family size.
AIMA granted 2,685 Golden Visas to main investors in 2025, up from 2,081 in 2024, plus 3,967 family permits (AIMA Migration and Asylum Report 2025). See every year since 2012 in our Portugal Golden Visa statistics.
One application, one team
Your Portugal Golden Visa Lawyer: Assistance & Support
Your Movingto lawyer owns the legal case, your Case Lead owns the practical details, and in-house tax counsel covers the tax side.
02 · Your Case Lead
The practical details
Identity and family documents, capital evidence, NIF, banking, subscription paperwork and milestones coordinated in one case plan.
Document gaps and preparation plan
03 · Tax and investment
Tax counsel in-house
Movingto's in-house tax counsel advises on Portuguese and cross-border tax. Fund suitability and investment recommendations stay with a regulated investment adviser. Movingto may receive commissions from some funds; see how Movingto gets paid.
Tax position reviewed before you subscribe
This service focuses on qualifying non-real-estate funds. AIMA also lists other qualifying routes. Your engagement confirms inclusions, exclusions and any later renewal work.
From first conversation to filing
A clear next step at each stage.
- 01
Assess your route
Discuss your family, capital path, timing and any existing application. Identify the questions to resolve before proceeding.
- 02
Agree the engagement
Review a written scope and quote. Confirm legal responsibilities, specialist advice and payment stages.
- 03
Prepare and file
Build the evidence, line up banking and fund paperwork, then your Movingto lawyer prepares and files the application.
- 04
Manage what follows
Track authority requests, biometrics and renewal milestones within the agreed scope. AIMA controls processing and appointment availability.
Start with your situation
Let's map your next move.
Tell us what you are planning and where you need help. Our team will review your enquiry and contact you about the next step.
- Your family and intended timing
- A new application, existing file or renewal
- Questions about documents, capital evidence or legal scope
A short overview is enough. Keep sensitive documents for the secure process agreed with your team.
Before you apply
Your questions, answered.
What does Movingto handle for a Portugal Golden Visa application?
Movingto's in-house Portuguese immigration lawyers handle legal advice, strategy, application preparation, filing, representation and AIMA responses within the agreed scope. A dedicated Case Lead coordinates documents, capital evidence, banking, subscription paperwork and communication. Your written engagement defines the work included at each stage.
How much does the service cost?
Movingto's service fee is a flat €6,000. Ask for a written quote confirming legal work, family scope, VAT treatment, payment stages and exclusions. The qualifying fund investment starts at €500,000 and is separate from service fees. Government fees, fund charges, banking, translations and specialist advice are additional cost categories. Current AIMA charges apply per applicant, including at renewal.
Is the fund route the only qualifying Golden Visa route?
No. AIMA lists several qualifying investment categories. This service focuses on qualifying non-real-estate investment funds. Movingto's legal team assesses whether that route fits your case and checks any existing or transitional application before advising on the next step.
What happens after I request a free call?
Movingto reviews your enquiry and contacts you to discuss your family, current application stage, capital path and timing. The next step is to establish route fit, information gaps and the professional scope required. You review a written engagement and quote before instructing the team to begin the agreed work.
Can you help with an existing application or a renewal?
Tell us the stage reached, who holds your file and any authority request or deadline. Movingto will review whether it can assist and agree the scope before taking over work. Submitting an enquiry does not confirm acceptance of a case or extend an official deadline.
Who handles investment and tax advice?
Movingto's in-house lawyers handle the immigration legal work, and Movingto's in-house tax counsel advises on Portuguese and cross-border tax. Fund recommendations, investment suitability and performance expectations belong to the qualified investment adviser responsible for that scope. Movingto may receive commissions from some funds, disclosed at funds.movingto.com/how-we-get-paid.
How long does approval take, and is citizenship guaranteed?
There is no guaranteed application or appointment date. Timing depends on document readiness, the case and AIMA processing. Citizenship is a separate application governed by current nationality law, residence calculations and other requirements. Your Portuguese lawyer should confirm the rules and transitional provisions that apply to you before you rely on a timeline.
Official sources and further reading
- Portugal Golden Visa for Americans
- Portugal Golden Visa for UK citizens
- Portugal Golden Visa for Australians
General information. Your lawyer confirms current requirements and their application to your case. Residence approval, citizenship, appointment dates and investment performance cannot be guaranteed.