Portugal Family Reunification – Residency for Non-EU Family Members

Rosario and Raquel are awesome! I subscribed to the full package of D7 visa including NIF, Portuguese bank account, visa interview as wel as the rental scouting and utililty service packages. I couldn't be happier with their service. I had my visa interview on Oct 31 and I got my passport returned via fedex with visa stamp and AIMA appointment on Dec. 2!! If you value your hand being held every step of the way, Relocator Portugal offers invaulale service.

Excellent service. Rosario Vital and her staff provided indispensable service and helped me through several unpredicted events that limited my ability to proceed with with the VISA process. I can't thank them enough for their knowledgeable and friendly assistance.

5/5! They did a phenomenal job. Especially with my timelines. I was told that I was very well prepared and organized when I was at my consulate meeting and I attribute that 100% to Rosario, Raquel, and Ray. Without them I don’t think I would have been able to navigate the intricate processes to secure my Visa, get the apartment I wanted, or even understand timelines. I was extremely happy with support provided. I look forward to continuing to work with them while in Portugal.

We contacted Rosario Vital to help with a simple house closing. She and her firm helped with everything from steering us through the delayed closing, to the actual closing, to setting up utilities and steering us through the entire process. Through it all, Vital and Relocator Portugal were prompt, professional and so easy to deal with. They made a complex process smooth and easy. We have since recommended the firm to others, who have all had experiences like ours. Higjest recommendation.

In mid-2023 my wife, a Portuguese citizen, and I decided to seek residence in Portugal. I will not dig deeply into the many entangled personal complications that our situation presented. Suffice it to say that it is now August of 2025 and Relocator Portugal, led by Dr. Rosario Vital, have secured my D7 Residency Visa. Dr. Vital was with us EVERY STEP OF THE WAY, with encouragement, expertise, cajoling of key officers in the Portuguese consulate, authoring of letters, a reviewer of mine, and great humor. She is a pit bull! Relentless and unyielding. Highly, highly recommend. A great value by any measure.

5 star service all around. I am so grateful and thankful for the help that I have received from wills to POA to end of life situations. Rosario and her staff have been there for me and answered all my questions and handled many needed items for me. Quick to respond and always so pleasant and kind . Highly recommend

Relocator Portugal has been an indispensable resource in securing our D7 visas. Rosario and her team are very knowledgable and have been a pleasure to work with. What could have been a daunting and overwhelming process, their services made streamlined and straightforward. While living in California, it was convenient to utilize email to send and receive documents, signatures, and forms. By the time of our VFS appointment, we were well prepared and confident thanks to Relocator Portugal. We highly recommend them. Obrigado, Rosario!

Rosario and her team did an excellent job helping us to get all our Visa information together. We could not have done it without them. Thank you Rosario and the Relocator Team.

Fantástico! Rosário and her team have been an incredible help with our moving-to-Portugal journey. The RelocatorPortugal folks helped with getting our NIFs and bank account and finding our first lovely apartment. But once we arrived and settled, Rosário also served as our real estate attorney when we found a flat to purchase. And she also wrote up our Portuguese wills. If you're looking for a kind and friendly team of professionals to help make this sometimes complicated and confusing process a bit easier, definitely check out RelocatorPortugal!

Rosario and the team at Relocator Portugal helped us through every step of the process and made sure that everything went smoothly on our visa applications. We could not have gotten our NIFs or set up our Portuguese bank account without them. Without their legal review of our rental contract, we very easily could have been denied our visas on a technicality. I highly recommend Relocator Portugal for anyone considering moving to Portugal.

Rosario and RelocatorPortugal helped us to navigate purchasing a home in Azores while dealing with some very complex issues. She made sure that we had all the correct paperwork so that everything was legal and reported properly. Rosario went way above and beyond, even traveled to the signing to act as a representative and translator, to ensure we had a fair and transparent experience. I would recommend her services to anybody.

My experience with Relocator Portugal has been amazing. Rosario Vital and her staff are extremely knowledgeable, competent, and have made my move to Portugal a pleasure. If any problems occur for me, they are there to help me immediately. I highly recommend Relocator Portugal.

Rosario is amazing! We would have been lost without her. She found errors in our lease that would have had our visa application rejected. Her guidance in our preparation made everything run smoothly. She is also kind and generous with her time. We've never felt rushed. 🙂

Rosario and her team were indispensable in helping my wife and I secure our visas. She and her team were there with us every step of the way, giving us valuable advice and direction. We are so tremendously grateful for their support and are so glad that we worked with them!

Where can I start? We started our immigration process in the beginning of last year using a different company/law firm. Thankfully we switched to Rosario and her team at RelocatorPortugal just a few weeks before our VFS visa appointment. The first company we used was terrible. We waited sometimes weeks for email responses, they gave us very little information, it took months to get our bank accounts set up, so many problems that I could not list them all. With very little time before our appointment, Rosario’s team took over. We are SO thankful that they did. Rosario gave us a numbered list of every document required. There were so many things our first lawyer did not even bother to tell us. If we had not hired Rosario, we would have bern completely unprepared and no doubtedly we would have run into problems. Rosario and her team are very responsive. They responded to every email very quickly. Rosario met with us virtually and also gave us her mobile number to call if necessary during our appointment. Even after our visa approval, her team has helped us so much. I am sure we must be her most annoying clients because we get nervous and worried everytime we see some rumor online. She helps ease our mind. She is so positive and thorough. She has helped us so many times that I could not even list them all. We both highly, highly recommend Relocator Portugal. You will be in the best hands with them.

Rosario runs a very professional, trustworthy and organized service. She helped me navigate some of the trickiest parts of the Portugal visa process, and I am super grateful to her. I highly recommend her!

Rosario Vital is very Professional, Knowledgeable and pleasant to have business with! I recommend her services to anyone who wants to have success during relocation process from US to Portugal 🇵🇹! I am very thankful to her and I am on my way to my new home in Lisbon!!!!! Olga Rbibo

It is difficult to express in words the deep gratitude my husband and I have to Rosario Vital and her team at Relocator Portugal. I can’t give them any higher recommendation for their incredible services and personal approach. If you are considering a similar move, you won’t be disappointed. They were there for us every step of the way! They helped prepare our application, get the appointment at VFS, answer our unending questions without ever losing patience, and obtain our visas in record time. They actively listened and gave us courage during so many unknowns and for what is a huge step in anyone’s life. THANK YOU to everyone at Relocator Portugal for an amazing visa experience. We couldn’t have done it so peacefully without you. Portugal: here we come!

I have nothing but amazing things to say about Rosário Vital and her team at RelocatorPortugal. Their service was utterly professional and responsive from day one. Her rapport when discussing their services, our Zoom calls, reviewing my documentation, setting me up with a NIF/bank account, and reviewing my apartment lease was nothing but outstanding. I got my D8 visa approved this week and my move to Lisbon, Portugal, is just days away. Thanks so much, Atty. Vital, and thanks again for such a professional work on my specific case.

They have been a huge help every step of the way. Was able to talk to them and email them when I was needing insight or guidance and would get help or instruction. I would recommend them to anyone.

Rosario and her team have been the best to work with. Our process was made so much easier with their help. We will be forever thankful for Rosario. And a friend for life!!! We officially passed our AIMA meeting with no issues, we couldn’t have done it without Rosario! She had us so well prepared and made what can be a stressful process, super easy! We are so happy to start our new journey in Portugal!!!!

Rosario and her team were great to work with and we got our D8 visa approved !

RelocatorPortugal made my move from Utah possible. The emigration laws in Portugal are often opaque and difficult to navigate. I couldn’t have done it without the knowledgeable help from Rosário Vital and her helpful support staff. If you’re interested in making the move I would highly recommend setting up an appointment to discuss your plans with this friendly and skilled attorney.

I have nothing but praise for RelocatorPortugal, Rosario Vital, and her team (Ray and Raquel). My initial contact was answered promptly and set the tone for all future contacts: professional, quick response, friendly, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. I can’t say enough kind words for the team that went beyond my expectations to assist my daughter and me successfully achieve our D7 visas. In addition to securing my visa, I used various other RelocatorPortugal services, including securing my accommodations and handling the rental contract. They made the process effortless; so much so I plan to engage them for other services, as well. Working with RelocatorPortugal was easy. In all my contacts I was made to feel valued and appreciated. I have already recommended Rosario and her team to one person I know, and I recommend them now to anyone considering moving to Portugal. I feel I was rewarded with more than a visa through their services, I feel I also gained special friends.

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Rosario on our move to Portugal. Rosario is kind, empathetic and very knowledgeable in her area of expertise - she guided us in the entire immigration process and it has been seamless and a delight to work with her!

My husband, Karl and I were very pleased with visa service assistance by RelocatorPortugal. They provided excellent support in securing our NIF #'s, bank accounts, proofing our lease, and video updates to assure everything was in order to secure our D7 visas in the 2023. We have been in Portugal for 2 years and we are grateful for their assistance. We highly recommend their services if you are in need of assistance to get your visa for yourmove to Portugal.

I am SO thankful that we used this company for our move to Portugal! Rosario made me feel comfortable and confident from our very first meeting. It is easy to tell that she loves what she does and truly cares about her clients. We were warned by several people that lawyers often give incorrect information and can even mess up the process of getting the visas. This company is NOT one of those. The advice and help we were given was exactly what we needed. Not only that, when we ended up getting a VFS appointment sooner than we expected and were afraid we’d have to reschedule because we weren’t sure we’d have everything we needed in time, Rosario and her team worked to make sure that we kept our appointment and had everything we needed. From getting our bank account set up and funded in record time, to working with our realtor to get our contract set up and making sure everything was perfect for the visa application, Rosario and her team went above and beyond all expectations to help my family get what we needed. If you’ve never made an international move, you don’t know what to expect and which steps will be the most difficult. But having someone who is knowledgeable, encouraging, and caring to help with each step is well worth the money. Rosario and her team have continued to work with us to set up all our utilities (much more difficult when you don’t speak the language fluently), and will be with us every step of the way through our AIMA appointment. And, at this point, I will be going to them for everything in the future that I would need a lawyer for. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

We have worked and will continue to work with Attorney Vital and her team on numerous initiatives. She single handedly saved a significant commercial deal from falling apart. Her team is professional, responsive and absolutely top notch. Relocator Portugal will be our one stop shop for all our needs. This team is A+!!!

We were fortunate to find Rosario Vital and her Team. Rosario used her network to identify a great house which — with her proactive help — we were fortunate to purchase. Rosario handled all aspects of the transaction smoothly, and has helped us subsequently with some localization needs. As Americans, it was especially helpful to be able to work with Rosario exclusively in English. Now we will have to learn some Portuguese!

Rosario made it a very simple process to buy a house in Portugal!

We used Rosário Vital and her outstanding team at Relocator Portugal to obtain our D7 visas. We couldn’t be more pleased with the service: the advice was spot on, we felt well-prepared every step of the way, and even the smallest question was answered quickly. We also used their lease finder service to find our dream apartment (don’t expect we’ll be moving again), and found their referrals to help us set up life in Portugal to be invaluable. We’ll use them again when we need to deal with renewals, etc. On a scale of 1 to 10, they are off the charts. 🥰

Rosario is warm, friendly, courteous and responds quickly to queries and concerns. She is exceptionally experienced with all things related to relocation, renewals of visas, applications for citizenship, and related services. Rosario assisted me and my daughter in negotiating and finalising an apartment purchase last year - when she not only provided CRUCIAL guidance - but she also fiercely protected our interests. It is no exaggeration to say that without Rosario's help - things could have taken a very bad turn and I could have lost my deposit - among other things. She is a lifesaver. You are in safe and capable hands with Rosario - I highly recommend her services!!!!

Rosario, and her team were wonderful. From the moment we first contacted her till we arrived on the ground in Portugal our questions, that we're certain, seemed ridiculous at times were answered promptly and fully. the team at Relocator Portugal was simply invaluable and worth every penny spent. Without their guidance we would certainly still be in the USA trying to figure out what mistake we had made in our applications. We cannot thank them enough. After getting on the ground, Rosario and her team have continued to be invaluable. They have helped us to purchase a home, ensuring every document is up to date and accurate. They coordinated with banks in both the USA and Portugal, the seller's agents and various government agencies and ensured we had an english speaking lawyer at the signing of both the promissory note and the deed. The team continues to help us navigate AIMA and in obtaining all the various documents we need now that we've obtained our initial 2 year residency cards. It has been worth every penny spent, truly invaluable. Sincerely, Elle, Tanja, Oslo Dog and Lisbon Dog Scott. Thank you again from all of us. Woof!

I already have recommended RelocatorPortugal to other other Americans who want to relocate to Portugal. Basically, the company is Rosario Vital, the lawyer in charge. She has a staff which makes it easy for you. Her staff keeps up with your emails and replies to them (I sent too many). And Rosario is never too busy to reply to things which require an attorney or the personal touch. She even has a New Jersey phone number you can use when you are in America, which saves you money. I thought her attorneys fees were reasonable as well as all her other fees. When I say "other fees", she has no hidden fees. But for a reasonable fee, she will have a realtor find you an apartment or whatever, and will ensure that the documents are legal and do not hurt you. And the realtor management company sends repairmen out immediately (It is a great apartment but you always need something when you are renting and I've been here a year) Other persons she can connect you with are a CPA for tax and accounting and general financial advice, and a guy who can do EVERYTHING: set up your internet, power, phone, gas, cable, modem, and give you advice regarding things you may have trouble with, like banking, Portuguese cellphone companies and other general questions. Everyone speaks English better than half the people I know in South Carolina, and I don't speak Portuguese, yet. My advice is to talk to her before you move to Portugal to see what you can and should accomplish before you move here and start using up your time to be here "visa-free". That's the only thing I did wrong, but Rosario helped me clean that mess up (If you screw it up, then you can be deported and banned from the EU for life..... HIRE AN ATTORNEY... and I'd say hire THIS ONE). I'm a very satisfied customer. That she is highly recommended online and on social media is not some slick marketing job (and I practiced law in the USA before I retired and believe that she runs a tight, professional ship.......... and I'm a little nuts and she dealt with my OCD tendencies, ha!). Enjoy Portugal. Moving here was the best decision I've made in a long long time. Showell Blades. P.S. Here's the view from my apartment.

Rosario and her team have been extremely helpful in my process of securing a visa. I was able to get guidance and assistance tailored to my unique situation and very importantly, she also has excellent connections for banking, accounting, and mortgage questions. Muito Obrigada Rosario!

Relocator Portugal has been an incredible help to my husband and me in our applications for the D7 visa. Rosario walked us through the VFS appointment and the documents we would need and answered any of the legal visa questions that we had. The Relocator Portugal team helped us get our NIFs and bank account set up, our lease negotiated and signed, and set up the utilities while we were still in the US. They have been an invaluable resource in helping us navigate the process. Once our visas were approved, they were a great help in making sure our apartment was ready for our arrival. They were very knowledgeable and responsive and it has been a great experience working with them.

I have found Rosario to be an excellent lawyer who definitely has her clients best interests at heart !!!

Being solo- the process can be extremely isolating and daunting. Rosario, Raquel and Ray were there to help me through each step of the way . When the Houston office through a curve ball they were able to step in and get me the help I needed . Highly recommend them for the Visa process !

Rosario Vital and the staff of Relocator Portugal were fantastic throughout the entire process. They provided clear guidance, assisted in getting a fast consulate appointment and helped us navigate through the paperwork, noting areas that could pose a roadblock. We ended up getting our visas with no additional requirements. Relocator Portugal took a lot of burden and bureaucracy off our plate during a very stressful time making an intercontinental move. Thank you all! I will use your other services in the future.

We hired Relocator Portugal , Attorney Rosario Vitale and her team to assist us with obtaining our D7 Visa. She guided us through the process and provided all services necessary as well as smoothing out any bumps in the road. We highly recommend this team for anyone looking to immigrate. In fact, we are hiring them again to assist our other family members. Nancy Swartz US

Rosario and her staff were so helpful and pleasant to work with. I couldn’t have made my move to Portugal without them. Everything has been smooth sailing. They are highly recommended to guide you through maze of documentation needed.

RelocatorPortugal has been a steady support throughout the citizenship application process. They are a firm committed to supporting people. When months-long delays came from the US side of the process, they patiently check in and encourage continued navigation of the process. I'm now in queue and would not have been able to do so without the support of RelocatorPortugal.

RelocatorPortugal has phenomenal reviews and I can attest that every review that I read is true for me and my experience. Rosario and her team, Ray and Raquel, are trustworthy, respectful, knowledgeable, efficient, supportive, and patient. They were able to navigate the challenges and roadblocks I faced on my end, such as, Ray was able to open a bank account for me without a required document that I had to request from my Retirement System for a second time. Raquel was able to assist me with booking a new Visa Application appointment in a matter of days after an appointment, which took six weeks for me to book, was canceled and I was told that I could not reschedule until after a few more weeks. Also, Raquel helped me to secure a visa qualified apartment in Portugal, just in time for my appointment. Rosario recommended a company to apostille documents that were quickly delivered to me within days of my appointment when the Office of Apostille called me two months after I submitted my request, ( I thought that I could save money and request the document myself) to inform me that they sent my documents to someone else. I learned my lesson. Follow Rosario’s recommendation and do not deviate from it. Additionally, Rosario was able to speak to the Visa representative during my appointment, and contact someone at the Consulate Office in Portugal to assess the situation and inform me what legal verbiage to write on my application after the Visa representative would not accept my application as complete because one of my documents was going to expire the next day (this was due to my appointment being canceled and rescheduled a second time). Believe me when I say that I could not have gotten any of this done without them. I am happy to say that not only did I receive my visa but I know for certain that I will continue to work with RelocatorPortugal for my future endeavors in Portugal.

This is a professional and bespoke company who are efficient with excellent communication with their clients. They are always keen and ready to answer any queries and to make the process of Relocation easier. I would certainly recommend them as the first port of call for potential clients from anywhere in the world.

Thank you, Rosário Vital and your entire team at RelocatorPortugal for making our move to your beautiful country a reality. For anyone looking for a visa to move to Portugal (ie D7 retirement, D8 digital nomad, etc) - please let me caution you that there are many websites and social media groups with information (often conflicting) on what you need to do. Many of them make it look easy, but it is not. Sometimes this is an issue of discerning who owns the website - and what they are trying to promote. Other times, it is often people that are very well intended to provide the right information. But with Portugal things change quickly - and information can quickly become outdated. Also, each person’s situation is unique. It is a lot to sort through for even the best of us ….and any one mistake can take months to correct. I am happy to not have had to worry about that, because the best decision we made was to hire the team at RelocatorPortugal. As soon as I spoke to our attorney, Rosário, I knew that I no longer had to spend every night researching rules, forms, and different websites wondering which was the most accurate. Rosário and her team (thank you Paula and Ray!) helped us find an apartment. They negotiated the lease to make sure it met the visa requirements. They secured our bank account, health insurance and Portuguese NIF - and every other requirement for our approvals. They helped us prepare our approval packet down to the last page. They stood with us every step of the way, from our initial application to approval and beyond. What stands out the most to me, is when our application had a (small) question, Rosário was right there, telling me she was our attorney from start to finish, securing our approval within a week of the question, which otherwise risked setting us back months of time and additional trips to re-apply. Thank you Rosário and your whole team at RelocatorPortugal for making our process so easy for us. Your professionalism and expertise gave me the peace of mind to focus on our new home and Portuguese life, and not the paperwork! You are all superstars and have my highest recommendation for anyone looking to move to Portugal.

I recently used Relocator Portugal to open a bank account overseas, and I couldn't be more pleased with their service. They were incredibly professional and knowledgeable throughout the entire process. Everything was handled efficiently and with great attention to detail. They made what could have been a complicated procedure very straightforward and stress-free. I highly recommend them for anyone needing similar services!

I spend considerable part of the year in Portugal and decided to find a place to call my own. Get all the things organized. Rosario and her team were there with me every step of the way. Anything from the most mundane little detail to understanding tax and contracts. I started this journey thinking, how hard could it be? Turns out with the help of Relocator Portugal, not that hard.

Excellent Lawyer Rosário and her team are amazing. Cannot describe in words what a hardworking, dedicated and understanding team she has. After a daunting process on becoming a Portuguese citizen of a year and half. My son officially became a Portuguese citizen today… we are ecstatic and so thankful. It wouldn’t have been possible without Rosário’s knowledge in Portugals immigration laws and how helpful she has been with our case. And the best part is how empathetic she is. We are so happy we chose Rosário Vital@ Relocator Portugal® to represent me and my sons through this long and hard citizenship process .