Moving to Portugal as an expat is exciting—but navigating visas, bureaucracy, and daily life can feel overwhelming without the right support. That’s where professional expat services in Portugal come in.
From immigration to tax registration, healthcare access to home rentals, this guide explains the essential services you need and how Borderless Lawyers can support your move every step of the way.
🧳 What Are Expat Services in Portugal?
Expat services are professional solutions that help foreigners legally move, settle, and integrate into Portuguese life. These services can include:
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Visa and residency applications
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Legal support
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Tax ID (NIF) and Social Security setup
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Health system registration
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Property rental and utilities
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Banking and financial setup
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Language and cultural guidance
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Ongoing legal compliance
⚖️ Immigration & Visa Services
One of the most important parts of your move is getting the right visa or residence permit.
Borderless Lawyers helps you with:
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✅ Digital Nomad Visa
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✅ D7 Passive Income Visa
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✅ D2 Entrepreneur Visa
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✅ HQA Startup Visa
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✅ Work Visas and Job Seeker Visas
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✅ Family Reunification
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✅ EU Blue Card
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✅ Visa extensions and renewals
We guide you through AIMA (formerly SEF) requirements and Portuguese consulate processes, ensuring your residency is legally sound and future-proof.
🧾 NIF, Social Security & Bureaucracy
To open a bank account, sign a lease, or get internet, you’ll need a Portuguese NIF (Número de Identificação Fiscal).
Our team helps you:
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Get your NIF remotely or in person
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Register with Social Security (Segurança Social) if employed or self-employed
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Apply for SNS healthcare registration
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Set up Portuguese bank accounts and financial profiles
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Translate and notarize documents where needed
🏡 Housing Assistance & Property Support
Whether you’re buying or renting in Portugal, the process can be tricky for foreigners.
We assist with:
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Verified rental search support
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Legal contract review for leases and purchases
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Due diligence for property purchases
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Golden Visa-free relocation support
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Utility setup: water, internet, electricity
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Short-term furnished housing for newcomers
💬 Language & Integration Services
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🗣️ Help finding language schools and private Portuguese tutors
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🧑🏫 Cultural adaptation support and intercultural workshops
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🏫 Assistance enrolling children in local or international schools
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🛂 Help converting your foreign driver’s license
👨👩👧👦 Family & Lifestyle Services
We also help with:
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🧒 Family reunification applications
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🏥 Private health insurance and local medical options
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🐾 Pet relocation and registration
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🚗 Car importation and registration
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🏫 School search and enrollment
🧑💼 Why Use Borderless Lawyers for Expat Services?
We offer end-to-end expat legal and relocation support, blending professional immigration law with hands-on expat experience.
With Borderless Lawyers, you get:
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✅ Multilingual team (English, Portuguese, and more)
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✅ Legal support from licensed professionals
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✅ Remote-friendly service options
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✅ Transparent pricing and no hidden fees
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✅ Personalized expat relocation plans
📍 Best Cities in Portugal for Expats
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Lisbon – International, vibrant, ideal for remote workers
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Porto – Great mix of culture and affordability
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Cascais & Estoril – Beachside living near Lisbon
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Algarve (Faro, Lagos, Tavira) – Perfect for retirees and families
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Braga & Coimbra – Affordable, safe, and welcoming
✅ Start Your Life in Portugal with Confidence
Whether you’re retiring, working remotely, launching a business, or joining family, Borderless Lawyers makes your transition to Portugal smooth and stress-free.