Many clients only realise after their visa is granted that NIF, NISS, banking, SNS and apostilled documents are the truly demanding parts. We deliver the full on-the-ground service so you don't have to chase it yourself.
Each item can be commissioned alone or combined with our visa, company and property services.
Based on your work, income and family profile, we plan the right residency route and prepare the supporting file.
Notarisation, foreign-affairs authentication, and Hague apostille of Chinese documents — birth certificates, marriage status, criminal record clearance, education credentials — for use in Portugal.
The NIF is required for almost every transaction in Portugal — bank accounts, contracts, taxes, leases. We coordinate the registration locally.
We help clients open a personal account at a major Portuguese bank, prepare the required documents and book the in-person appointment.
NISS is the number you need to work, contribute to social security and access related public services in Portugal. We assist with the full registration.
SNS is your registration number with the Portuguese national health service, used at public hospitals and family doctor centres.
If you hold a Chinese (or other recognised) driving licence, you can exchange it for a Portuguese one at IMT without retaking the test. We coordinate the file online via FastNIF.
Partner law firms draft or certify the legal documents you need — for AIMA submissions, notarial use and other official purposes.
We arrange for a partner lawyer to accompany you at AIMA for biometric capture (fingerprints), reducing language and process friction.
We help temporary-residence holders submit their renewal on time, avoiding the legal risks of an expired card.
For clients who meet the conditions, we plan and submit the permanent residence (PR) application end-to-end with AIMA.
Eligibility review and full naturalisation support, including documentation and liaison with the civil registry (IRN).
Sworn and certified translations accepted by Portuguese authorities, courts and AIMA — covering certificates, notarial and legal documents.
File family-reunification applications for the main applicant's spouse, minor children, parents or dependants — through to their residence cards.
Status regularisation, remedies for overstays, and administrative or judicial appeals against AIMA refusals or revocations.
Drafting and notarising a power of attorney so a lawyer or agent can handle purchases, accounts and contracts while you are abroad.
Portuguese will drafting, cross-border succession and estate planning, aligned with local notarial and tax rules.
Plan your Portuguese tax residency and assess eligibility for IFICI — the research-and-innovation incentive that succeeds the former NHR.
Plan comparison and enrolment support for the health / travel insurance required for visa applications and residency, for you and your family.
Help choosing and applying to Portuguese public or international schools for your children, including enrolment and document handling.
A2 Portuguese courses and naturalisation-exam coaching to meet the language requirement for permanent residency and citizenship.
End-to-end handling for bringing your pet into Portugal — microchip, vaccinations, official health certificate and EU pet passport.
Import your vehicle into Portugal and complete customs clearance, the ISV vehicle tax and local registration.
We learn your goals and current situation, then propose a realistic direction and timeline.
We organise income, family, prior visa, tax and corporate history to identify risks.
Based on the review, we agree on the recommended path, expected duration and fee structure.
A detailed checklist with templates clarifies what's needed on the source side and in Portugal.
Sign the formal service agreement; payment is staged and responsibilities are explicit.
Our local team handles submission, appointment booking and document verification.
Status updates at every milestone via WeChat or email — no information black box.
After arrival we continue with renewals, tax, company and property matters as needed.
You focus on settling in. The government appointments, document chasing and coordination with local lawyers and accountants — we'll handle that.
