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Visas and residence permits
Work, study, job-seeker and residence visas; residence permits and renewals.
Immigration Law
Living in Portugal
with everything in order
Visas, residence permits, family reunification and citizenship. We handle the process with AIMA and the consulates, and defend your application if it is refused.
Immigration Law
Immigration Law
A poorly prepared immigration application can cost months. Each type of visa and permit has its own requirements, deadlines that do not wait, and documents that must be issued, translated and apostilled in the right order.
We know both sides of the journey: registered in Brazil and in Portugal, Dr. Ricardo Garcia assists people leaving and arriving, as well as companies hiring foreign workers.
Application prepared from the start
Documents, translations and apostilles defined before submission, to avoid requests for missing items.
Follow-up with AIMA
Appointments, notifications and deadlines tracked by us, with regular updates on your application.
Appeal if refused
Review of the decision and an administrative or judicial response within the legal deadline.
3Bar Associations
What we do
How we can help
in this field
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Portuguese citizenship
Applications by descent, marriage or civil partnership, and naturalisation. Requirements checked against your case first.
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Family reunification
Bringing your spouse, children or parents to Portugal, with proof of means and accommodation organised.
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Regularisation and appeals
Irregular stay, refusals, cancellations and removals: administrative and judicial responses.
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Corporate immigration
Support for companies hiring foreign workers and complying with employment and immigration law.
From first contact
to resolution
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First contact
Tell us about your situation by phone, email, WhatsApp or the form. We will tell you straight away whether we can help.
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Analysis
We study the documents and deadlines, and identify risks, alternatives and anything still missing.
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Strategy
We explain the proposed course of action, its stages and the costs before going ahead. You decide fully informed.
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Follow-up
We keep you informed of every relevant step without you having to ask. You always deal directly with the lawyer.
Frequently asked questions
Questions that deserve
straight answers
How long does a residence permit application take?
It depends on the type of permit and on AIMA’s capacity at the time. In our first review we give you realistic timeframes for your case and what can be done to avoid delays.
Can I apply for Portuguese citizenship?
It depends on the grounds (descent, marriage, civil partnership, residence) and on the law in force when you apply, which has been amended. We check the requirements with your documents before going ahead.
My application was refused. Is there still a solution?
Often, yes. The decision must be reasoned and can be challenged, but deadlines are short. Contact us as soon as you receive the notification.
Other areas
Situations rarely
stay in one area
02Criminal LawDefenceDefendantsVictimsDefence of suspects and defendants and representation of victims, from investigation to appeal, including economic crime and criminal compliance.03Family & InheritanceDivorceParental responsibilityEstatesDivorce, parental responsibility, division of assets, wills and estates, with agreement as the priority.04Real Estate LawPurchase and saleLeasingRegistrationsPurchase and sale, legal due diligence, leasing, land registry and licensing, for individuals and investors.
Book a consultation
Tell us about your situation.
We will show you the way.
A few lines are enough: what happened, where, and any deadlines. We reply with the next steps and what you need to gather.