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Diogo Capela

Diogo Capela

Portugal Immigration Consultant

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Diogo Capela is an immigration lawyer. He’s co-managing partner at Lamares, Capela & Associados (LACA).

Based in Lisbon, LACA, works with clients who want to live or invest in Portugal. It is specialized in Citizenship Law, Immigration Law, Real Estate Law and Corporate Law.

Counting on thousands of cases submitted in these matters, Capela provides legal assistance to foreign citizens in Portugal, who wish to live or invest in Portugal, either by obtaining Non-Habitual Resident Status (NHR), residence permits or through the Golden Visa and he has also provide his services to foreign companies wishing to carry out their activities in Portugal.

Several times he has been present as a speaker or panel moderator at international events related to immigration, more specifically RCBI.

He has a Master’s degree from the University of Lisbon and three post-graduate degrees on his CV.

Capela speaks Portuguese and English.

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Lamares, Capela & Associados, Sociedade de Advogados

Rua Viriato 27, 3ºA

Lisbon

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Where to pay taxes if I'm a German citizen working from Portugal for US company?

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What else can I do to get an appointment for my manifestaçao entry in Portugal?

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How much is the cost for digital nomad visa in Portugal?

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Can a 32-year old prison conviction affect a D7 visa request?

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Should I relocate to Portugal with a skill work visa?

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Criminal record eligibility

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I was fined for overstaying in Portugal. Does this affect my chances to obtain citizenship?

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What are the details of the criminal record requirement for a D7 visa in Portugal?

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What happens if a person with a D3 Visa loses his job before attending the residence card appointment in Portugal?

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How will having a temporary residence card from another EU country affect my application in Portugal?

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When does the timeline for a Portuguese citizenship start according to changes in the current nationality law?

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What are the travel rules after the submission of a Manifestation of Interest in Portugal?

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How can adult children of naturalized Portuguese citizens seek citizenship in Portugal?

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How can I work after submitting a Manifestation of Interest in Portugal?

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How can I accelerate the family reunification process in Portugal?

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Does the income resulting from the representation of a franchised company qualify me for a D7 visa in Portugal?

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How can I remain in Portugal if my employment based residency permit got canceled in another EU country?

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What are the requirements to fully retire in Portugal?

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How can I change my tourist visa into a work permit while in Portugal?

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What are the taxation rules in Portugal regarding compensation for work done in the United States?

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Can I still buy property in Portugal as a foreigner without applying for a golden visa?

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How can I be eligible for EU residency with two old DUI convictions in my criminal record?

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How can I work in Portugal on a D7 visa before I obtain my residency permit?

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How does my past residence in Portugal affect my eligibility for NHR on a golden visa?

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How can I work around a 10-year old conviction while applying for a job seeker visa in Portugal?

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Does the resignation of the Portuguese PM mean the golden visa might be coming back?

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How can my non-EU spouse leave Portugal while his residency is processing?

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How can I live in Portugal while working remotely for a US law firm?

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What are the territorial requirements for the cultural pathway of Portugal’s Golden Visa?

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How can I travel abroad with a Portugal manifest of interest document?

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How does the Portuguese golden visa program work with pledges?

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How is time of residency in Portugal determined?

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How can Portuguese citizens apply for the U.S. E-2 visa?

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Can I apply for the Portugal golden visa and only stay there during the summer?

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What is the current state of Portugal’s e-residency program?

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What will happen after Portugal abolishes the golden visa?

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Where else can I invest in Portugal's golden visa program now that they are scrapping real estate?

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What is the best visa option for a foreign student to work in Portugal?

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How can I apply for Portugal’s programs with two documents in which my mother’s name don’t match?

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How can I travel to the EU (Ireland) for a vacation while waiting for my Portugal residence permit through expression of interest?

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What kind of proof of income can I submit to support my Portugal digital nomad visa application?

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How can we use a family member’s golden visa property in Portugal to obtain easier visa access?

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How can we expect a return on investment for Portugal’s Golden Visa through the artistic support pathway?

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How can I choose which artistic projects I can invest in to get a Portuguese golden visa?

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How can I relocate to Portugal with my family through the establishment of a textile business?

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How can investors apply for a Portuguese Golden Visa through non-real-estate routes immediately?

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What is the process of making a cultural contribution in order to get the Portuguese golden visa?

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What are the educational requirements of my children to obtain citizenship in Portugal through the golden visa?

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What is now the cheapest option to invest in a Portuguese golden visa after the legal amendment?

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What are the requirements for a naturalized Portuguese citizen to live in another Schengen country?

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How can we petition to bring our adult children to Portugal once we become naturalized citizens?

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What can I do about a crime I was unaware of in my FBI background check for my D7 visa in Portugal?

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How can I get a Portuguese work visa if I have two deferred judgement misdemeanors without conviction?

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How does the artistic contribution route work for the Portuguese golden visa?

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How can I get Portugal’s D7 visa if my passive income comes from the U.S. government in the form of a disability benefit?

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How can a homeowner obtain residency in Portugal with domestic violence on their criminal record?

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How long does the criminal record remain valid while applying for Portugal’s D7 visa?

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How can I start the Portugal golden visa application process without investing liquid assets right away?

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What type of residence permit can be obtained in Portugal after getting the D7 visa?

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What sources of passive income are accepted for Portugal’s D7 visa?

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How can I apply for Portugal’s digital nomad visa while on a temporary visa?

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How can I use a loan for my Portuguese Golden Visa investment?

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What are the healthcare plans available to Golden Visa holders in Portugal?

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How much do I have to pay upfront for a property to be able to start my Portugal golden visa application?

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How can I apply for Portugal’s golden visa with an arrest record showing up on the FBI background check report but nowhere else?

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Can I get the Portuguese golden visa now by investing in the autonomous region of Azores?

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What are the time and country limitations regarding the required criminal record for a Portuguese golden visa?

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How do children of naturalized Portuguese citizens through the Golden Visa pathway become eligible for citizenship?

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What kind of passive income qualifies me for the Portuguese digital nomad visa?

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How can we apply for a Golden Visa in Portugal through an existing property before the program closes?

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How will the recent changes in Portugal’s Golden Visa regulations affect existing visa holders?

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What important points came out of the latest meeting on Portugal’s Golden Visa?

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What kind of legal status would Portugal’s “expression of interest” grant me?

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What are the consequences of not renewing my Portuguese passport as a naturalized citizen?

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How much time do I have to finalize my real estate purchase to qualify for the Portuguese Golden Visa?

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What are the latest updates about Portugal's inclusion in the United States' Amigos Act?

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How can I buy commercial property in Faro to be eligible for the Portuguese Golden Visa?

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How can a foreign investor purchase property in Portugal outside of Golden Visa purposes?

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How do the new Portuguese Golden Visa property renting requirements affect current visa holders?

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Until when can I still apply for the Golden Visa in Portugal?

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Will the donation option still be available to qualify for Portuguese residency by investment?

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Is there a window for investors to still apply for Portugal’s Golden Visa or are the applications immediately closed after the announcement by the PM?

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What kind of taxes would I expect to pay in Portugal if I apply for its Golden Visa and live there, if any?

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What happens to investors who are already in the process of applying for a Portuguese golden visa with the new decision to end it?

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How can I rent out the property I purchase in Portugal to obtain a Golden Visa?

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What is the estimated timeline of obtaining a Portuguese Golden Visa?

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How is dual nationality treated by Portuguese authorities in terms of golden visa?

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Can I include an adopted step-son as a dependent in my Portuguese Golden Visa application?

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How can I renew my Portuguese residency permit remotely?

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What are current requirements of the Portuguese Golden Visa for Senegalese nationals?

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Are there any nationality restrictions to qualify for Portugal’s Golden Visa?

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How does an EU blue card holder’s residency count towards Portuguese citizenship?

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How does prior visa rejection affect the Portuguese Golden Visa application?

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What are the differences between Portugal’s Golden Visa and D7 in terms of criminal background checks?

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What are the updates on Portugal’s golden visa?

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How does Portugal identify dependents for its Golden Visa?

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How can I be eligible for the E-2 visa if I get the Portuguese golden visa?

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How will a termination of contract affect our D3 visa application to relocate to Portugal?

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How does Portugal process civil unions in Golden Visa applications?

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How long does it take now to fully process Portugal’s Golden Visa?

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When should I make an investment for the Portuguese Golden Visa?

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How would my residency in Portugal affect the company I work for in the United States?

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What pathway should I select to migrate to Portugal?

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Are there any limits on how many family members I can bring along on my golden visa to Portugal?

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How can I apply for Portugal’s Golden Visa with a minor offense in my criminal background?

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How can my partner apply for Portugal’s NHR program without being an EU resident?

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What happens if I can’t travel to Portugal for the minimum days needed annually for my Golden Visa?

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What can we anticipate of the Golden Visa in Portugal?

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How can I change my visa type from within Portugal?

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How will my time-barred DUI in the U.S. affect my naturalization process after residing in Portugal for five years?

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What is the difference between the D2 visa and Golden Visa in Portugal?

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What happens if a Portuguese D3 visa holder loses their job?

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How will my daughter’s public school enrollment affect the renewal of our Portuguese temporary residence permit?

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What changes to Portugal’s immigration rules will take effect on Nov. 1 and impact my Digital Nomad visa application?

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How can I, the holder of a Portuguese Golden Visa, apply for a residence visa for my in-laws?

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What are the educational requirements for Portuguese Golden Visa holders’ children?

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How can I add both my wives when applying for Portugal’s Golden Visa program?

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Which investment funds qualify for the Portugal Golden Visa?

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What are the requirements for a highly qualified activity visa in Portugal?

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What happens when my Portuguese residency card (golden visa through investment in real estate) has been expired since April 2021 and I am unable to get an appointment with SEF for renewal?

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How can I as a UK investor apply for Portuguese residency if I own a holiday home in Portugal?

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What can I invest in for Portugal’s golden visa to not get stuck in the backlog?

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How will a decades old felony charge in United States impact me from getting a residency visa in Portugal?

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How can I move my American family to Portugal by investing in scientific research?

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What are the criminal record requirements when applying for Portugal's Golden Visa?

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Will a conviction from 10 years ago impact my application for Portugal's golden visa?

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Will a small theft 20 years ago prevent an American from getting a Golden Visa in Portugal?

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How can I invest in a Portuguese Golden Visa through the real estate pathway but still reside in Porto?

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How will Portugal’s backlog for Golden Visas impact my application?

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Is having different name on your birth certificate affect your application for Portuguese D7 visa and citizenship?

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How can I fast track my golden visa application for Portugal?

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How can I invest in Portugal’s golden visa using bitcoin to invest in a property?

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How can I as an American cryptocurrency trader save on my taxes by moving to Portugal?

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If have a shoplifting misdemeanor from a visit to the United States, does that make me not qualified to apply for a D7 visa in Portugal?

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Can I change employer while on a residence permit in Portugal?

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How does the D7 visa taxation work for remote employees in Portugal?

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What due diligence requirements would British investors have to meet for their golden visas in Portugal?

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What visa do I need for family reunification in Portugal?

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How can foreigners open a bank account in Portugal for the purpose of a golden visa investment?

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How can Americans move to Portugal and start their own business?

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What is the difference between the D7 and the golden visa in Portugal?

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If my husband has a criminal record of hazardous driving, how can he obtain a Portuguese Golden Visa?

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What changes are expected in the golden visa program following elections in Portugal?

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How can I get permanent residency in Portugal as a seasonal work visa holder?

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How do I apply for a Portuguese working visa D3 and is an apostille necessary?

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When can investors expect restrictions on real estate investment to take effect for Portugal’s Golden Visa program?

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What are the university tuition and fees for Portuguese Golden Visa holders?

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Can I apply for permanent residency after holding a student visa for six years in Portugal?

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How can my mother obtain Portuguese citizenship?

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What areas are defined as a low-density area for the purpose of investing in Portugal?

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How can I switch investment properties for my Portugal Golden Visa?

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What documents do I need to provide if I apply for Portugal’s RBI program through a capital transfer?

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How can investors gain the right to live in Lisbon on their golden visa following recent changes to the law?

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What are the requirements of applying for permanent residency in Portugal after holding a D7 visa for five years?

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What is the process and timeline of applying for a Golden Visa in Portugal through capital transfer?

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How can I enjoy a “discount” on the required investment amount of Portugal’s RBI program?

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How can I keep living and working in Portugal as a British citizen after Brexit?

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How long does it take for a Portuguese Golden Visa to be issued after biometrics?

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What types of tax liabilities do I need to fulfill if I make a capital transfer to Portugal for my Golden Visa application?

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What flexibility do I have in terms of working, living and traveling among EU countries if I become a Golden Visa holder of Portugal?

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What is the progress of the proposal that disqualifies properties in costal municipalities for the Portugal's Golden Visa program?

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When can investors expect the Portuguese government to end the Golden Visa eligibility of properties purchased in Lisbon and Porto?

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Given the Golden Visa program reform of Portugal, what happens to my pending application?

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Which areas in Portugal have good growth potential in terms of real estate investment?

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How can I reinvest their funds during the 5-year investment period?

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What are my options to stay in Portugal after graduation?

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How can I relocate to Portugal as a skilled worker?

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Which type of visa do I need as a company transferee to Portugal?

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Will my daughter be able to enjoy free education if I obtain residency in Portugal?

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What are the restrictions of renovating properties purchased for my Golden Visa application in Portugal?

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Can I use old properties to attend the Golden Visa program?

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How can Golden Visa holders start a business in Portugal?

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What are the requirements of travelling to other EU countries as a Portuguese Golden Visa holder?

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Can I apply for Portuguese citizenship if my grandfather was registered in Portugal Civil Registry?

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Can I keep my tax residence outside Portugal as a Golden Visa holder?

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How can I sponsor my cousin’s visa as a skilled worker in Portugal?

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What is the low-cost option for the Portuguese Golden Visa program?

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How can I get a Portuguese tax number?

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Can I get the Portuguese citizenship if my father was born in Guinea Bissau when it was a Portuguese Colony?

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Does it mean that my tax residency is in Portugal if I request a taxpayer number?

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What are my options to get a temporary residency visa in Portugal?

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How to get job and work permit in Portugal?

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How long do I have to wait before I can sell my investment in Portugal?

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Do I need to travel to Portugal to submit my application for Golden Visa?

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How can crypto investors get permanent residency in Portugal in a way that would exempt them from VATs?

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What type of visa should I apply for to get residency in Portugal?

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What visa do I need to stay in Portugal while my son is attending high school there?

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How can I apply for permanent residency in Portugal as a residency certificate holder?

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What are the work and residency requirement for work visa holders in Portugal?

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How can we apply for temporary residency in Portugal?

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How can I apply for a Portuguese resident certificate and work in other EU countries?

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How did Portugal’s new birthright citizenship law change the naturalization process?

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How would Portugal’s golden visa scheme apply to British citizens after the U.K. permanently leaves the EU?

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How can an investor take advantage of the July 1, 2021, golden visa deadline in the regions of Lisbon, Porto and Algarve without visiting Portugal?

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How can a Macau citizen with an expired Portuguese passport retire in Portugal?

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How does Brexit affect investors in London looking to take advantage of golden visa opportunities in Lisbon, Porto and Algarve?

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What rural districts of Portugal should investors keep an eye out for once Lisbon and Porto go off the CBI market in July?

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What does the Portuguese golden visa law say about providing permanent residency for investors with two wives?

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How can EU Blue Card holders gain citizenship in Portugal?

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What conditions must foreign investors seeking permanent residency in Portugal meet in order to benefit from the non-habitual resident tax regulation?

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How can foreign businesspeople invest in rehabilitation projects in Lisbon following Portugal's Golden Visa deadline extension?

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How can I include my mother on my Golden Visa application in Portugal?

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How can investors from Hong Kong make property investments in Porto following the Golden Visa deadline extension?

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How does Portugal deal with Golden Visa applicants who have a criminal record?

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How can investors use capital transfers to qualify for residency in Portugal?

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If a Chinese native was imprisoned in China due to religion, what would the impact be for a Portugal D7 visa application?

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What is the processing time for final approval of Portugal's Golden Visa?

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How can I settle in a European country like Portugal, Spain or Greece using my IT skills?

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How can foreign investors take advantage of recent changes to online consular registrations in Portugal?

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What should I think about when choosing a low density area in Portugal to invest in for residency?

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How can investors successfully qualify for Portugal's cultural heritage golden visa?

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What happens to the non-habitual resident tax regime when Portugal's changes to golden visa take effect by end of this year?

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How can investors put their money in hotels in Portugal via the golden visa program?

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Why do non-EU investors applying for golden visa in Portugal have to get the Schengen Zone visa separately?

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How can foreign investors with non-EU approved vaccines visit European countries like Greece, Portugal and Malta?

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How can crypto currency American investors benefit by applying for RCBI in Portugal?

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What’s the criteria to qualify for golden visas in Portugal through job creation?

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How do EU countries like Portugal use digital vaccine passport data of investors from non-EU countries?

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How can unvaccinated American investors get permanent residency in Portugal via investment?

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How does Portugal facilitate investors in same sex relationships when they apply for golden visas?

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Until when can foreign investors apply under current Portugal golden visa rules?

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What visa options do digital nomads have in Portugal?

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What visa options do highly qualified applicants have in Portugal?

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How strict is Portugal D7 criminal background check requirements?

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What is the eligibility for Portuguese permanent residency?

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How can Indian investors in Portugal bring skilled workers from their home country following the new deal between India and Portugal?

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How can investors sell their property they used to get the golden visa in Portugal without jeopardizing their residency status?

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How can we as digital nomads get a D-7 visa in Portugal without buying a property?

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What are the pros and cons of investing in real estate as opposed to an investment fund for golden visa in Portugal?

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What residency options does Portugal offer to climate-conscious and innovation-loving investors?

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How can South Africans apply for golden visa in Portugal after omicron flight restrictions?

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Can family members jointly buy property to receive the Golden Visa in Portugal?

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What is the best visa option for non-EU families who want to settle in Portugal for good?

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Is it too late to complete a property investment transaction under Portugal's current golden visa rules?

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What opportunities are still available to investors as Portugal enters final weeks for its golden visa program in its current form?

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What CBI-related changes have taken effect in Portugal following the start of the new year?

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What incentives do foreign investors have in buying property outside of large urban centers in Portugal?

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Will an old drunk driving conviction impact a Golden Visa application for Portugal?

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