Portugal
Spain
Italy
Greece
Grenada Citizenship by Investment
Profile
Ines Cabral Almeida is a licensed Portuguese lawyer with more than eight years of experience focused exclusively on immigration, residency, and citizenship matters. She has successfully handled 126 cases across Golden Visa, D7 Passive Income Visa, D8 Digital Nomad Visa, and D2 Entrepreneur Visa applications -- maintaining a 100% approval rate throughout her career.
Admitted to the Portuguese Bar Association (licence no. 61676P), Ines combines a strong academic background -- a Master's degree in Law from Universidade Catolica Portuguesa -- with hands-on experience across immigration, commercial law, and litigation. This blend allows her to balance strategic planning with detailed, practical execution.
Proficient in both Portuguese and English, she works directly with international clients, removing language barriers from an already complex process. Known for a client-centred approach, she brings legal precision and empathy to every case, helping people navigate complex rules, prepare documentation, and move forward with confidence as they build a new life in Portugal.
Experience
Advises individuals, investors, and companies on immigration strategy and residency planning, including visa eligibility assessment, document preparation, and legal representation throughout application and renewal stages. 126 cases handled with a 100% success rate across Golden Visa, D7, D8, and D2 applications.
Worked within a multidisciplinary practice on litigation and advisory work, supporting clients in protecting their rights and resolving disputes.
Conducted in-depth legal research for complex international cases, strengthening her ability to analyse cross-border issues and large-scale disputes.
Provided legal support across corporate and compliance matters, advising on regulatory requirements and internal legal processes.
Supported senior lawyers with case preparation, drafting, and procedural work in a leading Portuguese law firm.
Gained early experience in civil and administrative matters, assisting in litigation and advisory work for domestic clients.
Focus Areas
- Portuguese Golden Visa applications and investment-based residency
- D7 Passive Income Visa for retirees and remote earners
- D8 Digital Nomad Visa for remote workers and freelancers
- D2 Entrepreneur Visa for business founders relocating to Portugal
- EU relocation pathways for individuals, families, and investors
- Residency and citizenship planning for long-term relocation
- Corporate structuring and compliance for relocations
- Family reunification and dependent applications
- Document preparation and representation in application and renewal stages
Articles Reviewed by Ines
Ines reviews Movingto's immigration guides to ensure legal accuracy and alignment with current Portuguese regulations.