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Mrs Jennifer Anderson
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I was a bit devious at the beginning to use a company outside of the Portugal government but if you’re not doing it in person,you have to use a company online . Anchorless was quick and easy and kept in contact. thank you very much. Brilliant
Tiffany Cigan
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From Canada
Really easy to do and fast return time! My husband had his done in Portugal proper as he is as citizen and it was way more exhaustive and time consuming! Highly recommend!
K Carter
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From United States
Fantastic service! It was easy to complete the forms and upload the necessary documents! The response was incredibly fast!
Alexandre De blauwe
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From Belgium
Excellent service, always ready to answer on my questions. I received all the documents on time
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Valentin
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From Poland
Easy and transparent service. No issues, all documents uploaded and scanned via web page. Documents were ready earlier than expected. Great!
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Matt Davis
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From Canada
The response time, follow-up and great customer service from Rosa. Anchorless seems to have employees who are very engaged and care about the customer experience. Well Done!
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From United States
They are very patient, taking the time to explain the overall process. Then they break it down into step by step detail and guide you through. Rosa is amazing!
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From United States
My experience with Anchorless was definitely positive. They were right there to help me when I couldn't get things right. I appreciated their professionalism and kindness.
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Why get Expert Immigration Support?
If you’re planning to move to Portugal, getting the right legal advice early can save you time, money and stress. Every situation is different, and speaking to a lawyer is the best first step.
Understand your legal path
Portugal offers various immigration pathways. We help you identify and understand the specific route that best applies to your unique situation.
Verify your eligibility confidently
Our immigration lawyer will guide you through all eligibility requirements, helping you avoid costly delays and common mistakes.
Prioritize your next steps effectively
From starting your job to purchasing your home, your NIE is essential for these major steps and many other official transactions in Spain.
Explore all your relocation options
We provide a comprehensive overview of every possible immigration pathway to Portugal, empowering you to choose the one that best fits your life.
Plan for your family too
Moving with family? Get clear answers on dependent visas, family reunification, and the legal steps to bring your loved ones to Portugal smoothly.
How to book your immigration consultation with AnchorLess
It only takes a few steps to schedule your consultation and get legal clarity for your move to Portugal.
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Complete a short form about your situation. It takes less than 5 minutes and helps us prepare for your personalized session.
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An immigration lawyer will walk you through your situation, answer all your questions, and provide actionable advice during your 1-hour session.
During our call, I’ll help you understand which options apply to you, clarify the next steps, and I’ll also send a written follow-up with my recommendations after we finish.
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Why book your consultation with AnchorLess?
AnchorLess gives you the legal clarity and expert support to make confident decisions for your move to Portugal
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What are the Portuguese visa options?
We help you understand which visa fits your situation best, whether you're working, studying, joining family or planning your long-term stay.
D1 Visa
For skilled workers
D3 Visa
For highly qualified
Highly Qualified Professionals
Non-EU citizens with advanced education or professional qualifications and a job offer or employment contract in Portugal for at least 12 months.
Cultural, Educational, and Scientific Activities
Professors, researchers, and cultural professionals with contracts or agreements to work in Portugal in roles of significant importance.
Management and Leadership Positions
Experienced managers and senior executives with job offers specifying their leadership roles in Portuguese companies
Minimum monthly income: ~1.568€
D6 Visa
This type of visa is intended exclusively for family members of foreign citizens legally residing in Portugal, after authorization of the family reunification request presented by their legally resident family member by AIMA - Agency for Integration, Migrations and Asylum. It is not intended for family members of EU/EEA and Swiss/and UK citizens under the Withdrawal Agreement, nor for those who wish to accompany their family member and simultaneously apply for a visa in their country of origin.
**Amounts are legally defined and increase based on the number and age of family members to be reunited. This is to ensure the Portuguese resident can adequately support the family.
D8 Visa
For digital nomad
Remote Employees
Individuals who are employed by companies based outside of Portugal and can carry out their work remotely.
Freelancers and Contractors
Self-employed individuals who have various sources of income from clients outside Portugal.
Business Owners
Entrepreneurs who own businesses that do not require their physical presence in Portugal and can be managed remotely.
Digital Entrepreneurs
Those who run online businesses or work in digital industries, provided they meet the income requirements.
Minimum monthly income: +3.480€*
*Net of any tax and social contributions.
D2 Visa
Entrepreneurs
This category is for individuals looking to start a new business or expand an existing one in Portugal.
Independent Service Providers
This category caters to freelancers and individuals providing services to local or international clients.
D4 Visa
For students
Higher Education Students
Accepted into a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD program at a Portuguese university or polytechnic institute.
Vocational Training Students
Enrolled in an accredited vocational course or technical program to gain specific professional skills.
Exchange Program Participants
Coming to Portugal for a semester or year as part of an organized student exchange program (like Erasmus+ or a bilateral university agreement).
Interns/Volunteers (Study-Linked)
Undertaking an unpaid internship or volunteer position that is formally recognized as part of your studies or a specific educational program.
*Amounts vary depending on whether you have dependents or not.
D7 Visa
For qualified investors
Retirees
Individuals who receive a pension which provides a stable and reliable source of income.
Individuals with Investment Income
People with financial investments or earnings from business dividends.
Individuals with Passive Income
People earning from investments like rental properties.
Income from Intellectual Property
Holders of copyrights, patents, or royalties can qualify if these provide a steady flow of income.
Minimum passive income: +10.440€* per year
D9 Visa
For qualified investors
What are the eligible investments?
Investments funds
Pledge of €500,000 to Portuguese investment funds (like equity investments or venture capital). Funds must be managed by the Portuguese Securities Market Commission (CMVM), the Portuguese's supervisory agency.
Arts and culture
Donating or investing at least €250,000 in qualified projects related to Portuguese arts, national heritage, or culture.
⚠️ The project must be pre-approved by the Portuguese government.
⚠️ €200,000 if located in low density area.
Company system
Either start a company in Portugal with a share capital of €500,000 and create five permanent jobs, or increase the share capital of an existing Portuguese company by €500,000 while creating five full-time positions.
Science research
Science research: Invest €500,000 in research activities carried out by either private or public scientific research organizations linked to the national scientific or technological system.
⚠️ €400,000 if located in low density area.
Job creation
Creating 10 full-time positions in a company that you own.
⚠️ 8 jobs if located in a low-density area.
Minimum investment: +200 000€*
*Depends on the type and area of investment.
D1 Visa
For skilled workers
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D3 Visa
For highly qualified
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D6 Visa
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D8 Visa
For digital nomad
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D4 Visa
For students
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D7 Visa
For qualified investors
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D9 Visa
For qualified investors
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Navigating AIMA: What to expect
AIMA is the immigration authority you’ll deal with once your application is ready. Understanding how it works helps avoid mistakes, delays, or missing documents.
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Fantastic service
Fantastic service, very fast turnaround and getting the NIF was cheaper than what we had been quoted elsewhere. I had a slight issue due to a mistake that I had made and they were really helpful to make sure that the delay was minimal. Highly recommended!
Mrs Miriam, Great Britain
Exceptional
When I reviewed all positive comments it seemed too good to be truth. But they are really very good: great customer service, automated platform , friendly interface. My NIF was ready next day.
Alina, France
Superb Customer Service
I used Anchorless to obtain my NIF and Portuguese bank account online. The work began during the holidays in December 2023 and ended the first week of February 2024 [...]. I heartily recommend Anchorless. Getting the NIF and bank account through my immigration attorney would have cost me at least $1000 more.
Christine, United States
Highly recommend Anchorless for your Immigration procedures in Portugal
We found Anchorless on Google, hired them to process this important document for us, and... Voila! it arrived TODAY!! As a former US Immigration translator for 21 years found the speed of this procedure absolutely amazing.
Alonso M, Canada
The best. As simple as that
This is the second time that I use the services provided by Anchorless. This time to obtain my daughter's NIF. The service is not only quick and efficient but also painless and effortless which is everything you could ask for while relocating to a foreign country. Thank you
Orlando, Spain
Very easy and efficient service
Very easy and efficient service. I was lost - trying to get my daughters Fischal number sorted in Portugal, with Brexit making life difficult. This service was fast and efficient, it took about 10 minutes and I never left the sofa!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
Daniel, United Kingdom
The company is great to deal with
The company is great, I had a good chat with Guilherme who is my contact about the process and what I wanted to do. So far setting up the legal requirements has been painless and they inform you of all the steps along the way.
Michael, Australia
Highly Recommended
Order my NIF and provided my documents online, all instructions on the website were clear and easy to follow. Got my NIF 24 hours after uploading my documentation! Money well spent! Thank you :)
Guilherme, United Kingdom
Better than helpful
In expecting mediocre, non-personalized help from Anchorless I was, I'm happy to say, pleasantly surprised to be wrong. I'm considering using them again for phase two.
"Going the extra mile" as the cliche says is what this company does and I would highly recommend them to anyone unsure of themselves when it comes to completing the paperwork required to begin the visa application process.
Robert, United Kingdom
Excellent service and support
Excellent service and support. We spoke with a representative who had broad knowledge and made it clear how we could move forward, what we could do, and what we needed further support. Technically, everything was friendly, with immediate response. We highly recommend this service.
Orit, Canada
Outstanding Experience
I recently had the pleasure of working with this company, and I can't recommend them highly enough. From start to finish, their service was nothing short of outstanding.
truelondoner, Luxembourg
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