Residency & Immigration
Explore pathways to live, work or establish your future abroad.
Your new life in Lisbon.
The right residency route in Portugal, Spain, Germany, Malta or Brazil — planned and filed properly, online from wherever you are.
Lisbon · Portugal
Residence route
Portugal
D7 · Digital Nomad · D2
- Eligibility check
- Document file
- Residence card
Our Services
Every path, clearly explained.
Whichever pathway fits your situation, we help you understand it and prepare for it properly.
Visit Visas
Plan your next international visit with clear guidance on eligibility, documents and the application process.
Popular Pathways
Destinations we're asked about most.
A starting point — visit our dedicated pages for a closer look at each one.
Portugal
A closer look at Portugal.
Eligibility and exact requirements vary by your income source, nationality, and personal circumstances. A consultation with our advisors will confirm which pathway, if any, fits your situation.
D7 Visa
For applicants with passive or regular income, such as pensions, rental income, or dividends.
D2 Entrepreneur Visa
For independent professionals working in Portugal, and for entrepreneurs investing in a business there.
Digital Nomad / Remote Work Visa
For remote employees and freelancers working for employers or clients based outside Portugal.
NIF Assistance
Support obtaining your Portuguese tax identification number, a first step for most applications.
NISS Assistance
Guidance registering with Portugal's social security system once you are resident.
SNS Registration
Support registering with Portugal's public healthcare system as a resident.
Bank Account Support
Guidance navigating the process of opening a Portuguese bank account as a new resident.
Residency & Relocation Support
Practical guidance on settling in — from paperwork sequencing to what to expect after you arrive.
How Vizabolt Works
Simple, transparent, step by step.
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Choose a service
Tell us what you're trying to do — a visit visa, Portugal residency, or general advice.
Choose a service
Tell us what you're trying to do — a visit visa, Portugal residency, or general advice.
Share your information
A short form or consultation call so we understand your situation and goals.
Agree the service
We confirm what we would do for you and invoice it. Nothing has started yet — this is where you decide.
Payment and case activation
Your case is created once payment is confirmed. Until then it is an enquiry, not a case.
Receive your checklist
A clear, personalised list of the documents your case actually needs, per applicant.
Send your documents
We tell you exactly what is needed and how to send it securely as you gather it.
Review and corrections
We review everything and flag anything that needs fixing before it's submitted.
Submission preparation and tracking
We prepare your application for submission and keep you updated as it progresses.
Why Vizabolt
Grounded in clarity, not promises.
Headquartered in Business Bay, Dubai — advising clients worldwide through online consultations.
Clear guidance
Plain-language explanations of your options — no unnecessary immigration jargon.
Structured checklists
A document checklist built around your specific case, not a generic list.
Secure client portal
Track your case and manage documents in one place, protected and organised.
Document review
Every document checked before submission, with corrections flagged early.
Progress visibility
Know exactly where your case stands, without having to chase for updates.
Support for individuals and families
Applications handled for solo applicants and family groups alike.
Gulf expertise, worldwide reach
Deep experience with applications from the UAE and GCC, with online consultations wherever you live.
Client Portal
Your case, always visible.
Existing clients can log in to follow their application without waiting on email. Portal access is set up once your case is active — sending an enquiry doesn't create an account on its own.
Client LoginSecure client login
See your case in one place
Follow where things stand
Know what happens next
Guides
Know what you're getting into.
Practical preparation material on how applications are assessed and what to organise.
What you should know before you start
- Vizabolt provides professional application and document-support services — we are not a government body.
- Decisions on visas, residency, and immigration status are made solely by the relevant government or immigration authority.
- Requirements, fees, and processing steps can change without notice, and we update our guidance accordingly.
- Individual eligibility depends on your personal circumstances, nationality, and the specific programme you are applying to.
Common Questions
Everything you need to know.
It depends on your goal, nationality, and circumstances. Short trips usually call for a visit visa; longer-term plans to live in Portugal usually call for a residency route — the D7 for income you already receive, the Digital Nomad / Remote Work Visa for work you do remotely, or the D2 for an independent professional activity or a business. If you're not sure, book a consultation and an advisor will talk through your options with you.
Processing times depend on the visa type, the issuing authority, and your individual case, and they can change without notice. Rather than publish a fixed number that may be outdated, we'll give you a realistic estimate for your specific application during your consultation.
We help you understand requirements, prepare your documents, and put together a complete application. The decision itself — whether to approve or reject an application — is always made by the relevant government or immigration authority, not by us.
In many cases, yes — family applications are common for both visit visas and residency pathways. Whether dependants can be included, and what documentation they need, depends on the specific programme and your circumstances.
This varies by destination and visa type. Some steps can be completed from the UAE, while others — such as biometrics or in-person registration — may require travel. We'll walk you through exactly what's needed for your case.
Every service is quoted after a consultation rather than listed at a fixed price. What a case costs depends on the route, your circumstances and how many applicants are involved, so we look at yours first and then put the fee in writing. Our professional fee is separate from government, embassy, visa application centre, insurance and bank charges, which are set and collected by those organisations, not by us — we itemise those too, so the number you agree to is the whole picture. Nothing is charged from this website, and no work starts before you have accepted a written scope and fee.
We review everything, flag anything that needs correcting, and prepare your application for submission. You can follow your case in the client portal, and we contact you directly about anything that needs your input.
Ready to start your visa or relocation journey?
Speak with an advisor about the pathway that fits your situation — no obligation.