Caroline Pagel
Immigration Specialist
Essential Services
Opening a bank account, obtaining a tax identification number, registering your address, getting a health and social security number, enrol your children to school, receive mail - every single one of these steps is essential for your relocation and, our team can help you get all your affairs in order to make sure your integration runs smoothly. The decision to move is the hardest part - now, it's time to take care of the essentials, with us by your side.
Must Do’s
When you finally get to Portugal, it is time to take care of the basics. There are certain steps every expat must go through when moving to a new country, and we are here to help you plan your integration.
Not sure what to do first? Take a look through our list of must do's so that you know exactly which should be your priorities once you land in Portugal.
We'll help you contacting relevant bodies and institutions all throughout the process, making it easier for you to get the documents you need. You don't have to moviinn alone, we're here to help!
Services & Fees · Essential Services
Service includes:
- Drafting a Power of Attorney
- Certification of ID documents to obtain a NIF
- Getting login credentials to the Tax Authority Portal
Service includes:
- Drafting a Power of Attorney
- Certification of ID documents to obtain a NIF
- Getting login credentials to the Tax Authority Portal
Service includes:
Tax representation for foreign non-EU, Iceland, Lichtenstein or Norway residents is mandatory
The tax representative is the interface between the taxpayer and the Tax Authority. This is charged yearly.
Tax representation for foreign non-EU, Iceland, Lichtenstein or Norway residents is mandatory. The tax representative is the interface between the taxpayer and the Tax Authority.
Service includes:
- Drafting a Power of Attorney
- Certification of ID documents to obtain a NIF
- Getting login credentials to the Tax Authority Portal
Service includes:
Sharing a list of necessary documents, gathering documents and liaising with the bank, so that the necessary forms can be filled in and signed.
Service includes:
Sharing a list of necessary documents, gathering documents and liaising with the bank, so that the necessary forms can be filled in and signed.
Service includes:
Sharing a list of necessary documents, gathering documents and liaising with the bank, so that the necessary forms can be filled in and signed.
Social Security registration is mandatory for all work related activities.
Service includes:
- Scheduling an appointment
- Drafting the necessary application forms
Social Security registration is mandatory for all work related activities.
Service includes:
- Scheduling an appointment
- Drafting the necessary application forms
Social Security registration for a minor is optional, unless there's the need to request a subsidy / grant.
Service includes:
- Scheduling an appointment
- Drafting the necessary application forms
Service includes:
- Overview of the educational system and requirements for school registration in Portugal;
- Identify schools for children;
- Shortlist 2 schools;
- Schedule visits and meetings for enrolment;
- Accompany parents on the 2 visits;
- Assist in the enrolment process;
- Document checklist;
- Collect/Draft the necessary documents.
Note: Travel expenses within Lisbon and the Greater Lisbon are included.
Travel expenses outside Lisbon and Greater Lisbon will be charged separately.
Service includes:
- Overview of the educational system and requirements for school registration in Portugal;
- Identify schools for children;
- Shortlist 2 schools;
- Schedule visits and meetings for enrolment;
- Accompany parents on the 2 visits;
- Assist in the enrolment process;
- Document checklist;
- Collect/Draft the necessary documents.
Note: Travel expenses within Lisbon and the Greater Lisbon are included.
Travel expenses outside Lisbon and Greater Lisbon will be charged separately.
Service includes:
- Overview of the educational system and requirements for school registration in Portugal;
- Identify schools for children;
- Shortlist 2 schools;
- Schedule visits and meetings for enrolment;
- Accompany parents on the 2 visits;
- Assist in the enrolment process;
- Document checklist;
- Collect/Draft the necessary documents.
Note: Travel expenses within Lisbon and the Greater Lisbon are included. Travel expenses outside Lisbon and Greater Lisbon will be charged separately.
Service includes:
For every additional school enrolment process there is an additional fee of 250€ per school per child.
Service includes:
Overview & Assessment:
The first stage involves an assessment and exploration of various options. It includes providing information to help define the educational path, such as deciding between studying in Portugal or abroad, determining the type of course or education to pursue, and considering entry methods like Portuguese national exams or alternative options.
- Overview of the higher education system and requirements for university registration in Portugal;
- Analysis of admission grades.
Service Includes:
Entry Support
Support entry into Portuguese higher education, with parents/students having all the information on their side and a path already mapped out.
- Guidance on the documents required for applications;
- Budgets, with detailed information about courses and universities within the candidate's profile and grades;
- Collect/Draft the necessary documents;
- Assist in the enrolment process up to 3 options/universities, document checklist, as well as providing guidance on payment of fees;
- Monitoring of results with the publication of the list of approved candidates.
EU citizens when becoming residents need to register at the municipality they reside in.
Service includes:
- Preparing the necessary documents,
- Making an appointment
Note: if escorting the client is needed an additional fee of 100€ will be charged.
EU citizens when becoming residents need to register at the municipality they reside in.
Service includes:
- Preparing the necessary documents
- Making an appointment
Note: if escorting the client is needed an additional fee of 100€ will be charged.
EU citizens when becoming residents need to register at the municipality they reside in.
Service includes:
- Preparing the necessary documents
- Making an appointment
Note: if escorting the client is needed an additional fee of 100€ will be charged.
Legal residents can register with a local Health Centre and have access to healthcare under the same conditions as nationals.
Service includes:
- Gathering information
- Filling in forms
Note: if escorting the client is needed an additional fee of 100€ will be charged.
Legal residents can register with a local Health Centre and have access to healthcare under the same conditions as nationals.
Service includes:
- Gathering information
- Filling in forms
Note: if escorting the client is needed an additional fee of 100€ will be charged.
Legal residents can register with a local Health Centre and have access to healthcare under the same conditions as nationals.
Service includes:
- Gathering information
- Filling in forms
Note: if escorting the client is needed an additional fee of 100€ will be charged.
Residents in Portugal need to exchange their non-EU issued driving license within 90 days.
Service includes:
- Assistance with registering with the National Health Service (NHS)
- Assist with obtaining a medical certificate
- Assist with statement on the authenticity of the foreign driving license
- Setting an appointment with IMT (Institute for Mobility and Transportation) to gather biometric data
- Filling in forms
Note: if escorting the client is needed an additional fee of 100€ will be charged.
Residents in Portugal with a EU/EEA issued driving licence need to inform IMT within 60 days of becoming a resident.
Service includes:
- Filling in forms
- Interacting with IMT
Note: if escorting the client is needed an additional fee of 100€ will be charged.
Escorting clients to SEF, City Hall, Parish Council, Social Security, Tax Authorities, Transport Authority, etc.
Note: Fees to be quoted for escorting outside of Lisbon.
Service includes:
- Scheduling an appointment
- Drafting the necessary application forms
Service includes:
- Requesting the resident parking card with the Municipality by providing proof of residency, vehicle registration, proof of identity, application form and Issuance of the muncipal fee
Service includes:
Authentication of necessary documents by our Lawyers.
Note: the indicated price is for document up to 25 pages.
Service includes:
Authentication of necessary documents by our Lawyers
Note: the indicated price is for documents with more than 25 pages
Service includes:
Registry of documents for a newborn in Portugal
Drafting any legal documents not included as a part of other services
Note: The base fee may change depending of the complexity of documents
Service includes:
Assistance in obtaining a Portuguese ID card
Service includes:
Representation in the act of marriage and with a prenuptial agreement
Service includes:
Representation in the act of marriage and without prenuptial agreement
Service includes:
Representation in the act of marriage and no prenuptial agreement
Service includes:
Transcription of marital documents/certificate, for a marriage which took place outside of Portugal in order to fulfill marriage certificate requirements in Portugal
Service includes:
Assistance in obtaining a Portuguese passport. This is for applicants who are already eligible, such as those who have held 5+ years of residency in Portugal and have obtained Portuguese citizenship.
Service includes:
Drafting of a PoA for matters that involve representation in Portugal
Service includes:
Search birth certificates filed in Portugal
Service includes:
- Ensure the company fulfils the requirements for the Certification
- Gather all the necessary documentation and submission of the request
- Eventual communication with public entity to clarify questions
- File necessary appeals
This service is provided upon request and the fees depend on the documents and languages to be translated from
Portuguese Tax Identification Number (NIF - Adult)
A Portuguese Tax ID is mandatory for everything you do in the country
€200
€0
Portuguese Tax Identification Number (NIF - Minor)
A Portuguese Tax ID is mandatory for everything you do in the country
€150
€0
Tax Representation (Individuals)
Tax representation is mandatory for all adults who do not reside in Portugal
€450
€0
Portuguese Tax Identification Number (NIF + Tax Representation)
A Portuguese Tax ID is mandatory for everything you do in the country. Tax representation is mandatory for all adults who do not reside in Portugal
€600
€0
Open a Bank Account (Individual in Portugal)
Open a Bank Account in a Portugese Bank
€150
€0
Open a Bank Account (Individual out of Portugal)
Open a Bank Account in a Portugese Bank
€250
€0
Opening a Corporate Bank Account
Open a Corporate Bank Account in a Portugese Bank
€450
€0
Registration w/ Social Security
Social Security registration is mandatory for all work related activities.
€250
€0
Registration w/ Social Security (Family - Adult)
Social Security registration is mandatory for all work related activities.
€100
€0
Registration w/ Social Security (Family - Minor)
Social Security registration for a minor is optional, unless there's the need to request a subsidy / grant.
€50
€0
School Search & Enrolment - 1st child
Overview of the educational system; requirements for school registration in Portugal and enrolment.
€800
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School Search & Enrolment - 2nd child
Overview of the educational system; requirements for school registration in Portugal and enrolment.
€700
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School Search & Enrolment - 3rd child
Overview of the educational system; requirements for school registration in Portugal and enrolment.
€600
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School - Additional School
Additional school enrolment processes.
€250
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University - Phase 1
Overview & Assessment
€400
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University - Phase 2
Support entry into Portuguese higher education, with parents/students having all the information on their side and a path already mapped out.
€600
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EU Citizen Registration (CRUE - Main Applicant)
EU citizens when becoming residents need to register at the municipality they reside in
€250
€15
EU Citizen Registration (CRUE - Family - Adult)
EU citizens when becoming residents need to register at the municipality they reside in
€100
€15
EU Citizen Registration (CRUE - Family - Minor)
EU citizens when becoming residents need to register at the municipality they reside in
€50
€15
NHS Registration (Main Applicant)
Legal residents can register with a local Health Centre and have access to healthcare under the same conditions as nationals
€250
€0
NHS Registration (Family - Adult)
Legal residents can register with a local Health Centre and have access to healthcare under the same conditions as nationals
€100
€0
NHS Registration (Family - Minor)
Legal residents can register with a local Health Centre and have access to healthcare under the same conditions as nationals
€50
€0
Driving License Exchange (Non-EU)
Residents in Portugal need to exchange their non-EU issued driving license within 90 days
€500
€30
Driving License Registration (EU)
Residents in Portugal with a EU/EEA issued driving licence need to inform IMT within 60 days of becoming a resident
€250
€30
Escorting Clients to Public Institutions
Escorting clients to SEF, City Hall, Parish Council, Social Security, Tax Authorities, Transport Authority, etc.
€100
€0
Parish Council Certificate / Residence Certificate
The residence certificate proves that you are actually and permanently settled in the country and it's requested for CRUE (certificate of residence as a European citizen living legally in Portugal)
€200
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Resident Parking Card
Requestion the resident parking card with the Municipality
€250
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Authentication of Documents
Up to 25 pages
€30
€0
Authentication of Documents
More than 25 pages
€60
€0
Birth Certificate Registry, Issuance and ID Card
Newborn in Portugal
€250
€0
Drafting Legal Documents
Complementary to other services
€140
€0
Portuguese ID Card
Portuguese ID Card (Cartão de Cidadão)
€285
€18
Marriage Process With Representation & With a Prenuptial Agreement
Representation in the act of marriage
€2000
€220
Marriage Process With Representation Without Prenuptial Agreement
Representation in the act of marriage
€1800
€120
Marriage Process Without Representation nor Prenuptial Agreement
Representation in the act of marriage
€1500
€120
Marriage Transcription
For a marriage which took place outside of Portugal
€750
€0
Obtaining a Portuguese Passport
For those who have held 5+ years of residency in Portugal and have obtained Portuguese citizenship
€285
€65
Power of Attorney (PoA)
For matter that involve representation in Portugal
€100
€0
Sourcing Legal Documents From Public Registry
Birth certificates filed in Portugal
€200
€0
Tech Visa Certification
For companies
€800
€0
Translation of Legal Documents to Portuguese
Service provided upon request
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