D7 Visa
Retirees & passive income
Pensions, dividends, rental income, or savings interest. We prepare the income proof, lawyer-reviewed application, and residency filing.
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Your case reviewed by bar-registered partner lawyers · Ordem dos Advogados
Move to Portugal without the 6 months of confusion
Your tax ID, bank account, visa, and company setup ā handled by licensed Portuguese professionals. All from home.
Fixed pricing Ā· No hidden fees Ā· Fully remote
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Visa routes
Who We Help Move to Portugal
Four routes, one process. Find the one that matches your situation.
D8 Visa
Digital nomads & remote workers
Proof of remote income from foreign clients or employers. We structure the documentation and handle the consulate path.
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D2 Visa
Entrepreneurs & business owners
Start a Portuguese company or bring an existing one. Company formation, business plan review, and the full residency application.
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Golden Visa
Investors
Qualifying investment funds, cultural or research contributions. Minimal-stay residency with a path to citizenship in five years.
See the Golden Visa processThe correct sequence
From "Where Do I Start?" to Visa-Ready in 8 Weeks
Four stages. We tell you what to do, in what order, and when.
1
Week 1ā3
Get your essentials
Portuguese tax ID in 3ā7 business days. Bank account in 3ā4 weeks. Solo and couple packages. No trip required.
2
Week 2ā12
Apply for your visa
D7, D8, D2, and Golden Visa. Lawyer consultations, full dossier review, motivation letter editing, appointment guidance.
3
Week 4ā12
Find your home
You need accommodation before your residency appointment. Vetted agents handle search, viewings, and lease review across Lisbon, Porto, and the Algarve.
4
Month 3+
Residency and beyond
AIMA prep for non-EU clients, CRUE guidance for EU citizens. Then tax setup, freelancer registration, company formation.
Beyond visas
Every Step of the Move, Handled From Wherever You Are
Six services, each standalone. Start with one, add more when you need them.
NIF Registration
Your Portuguese tax ID ā the key that unlocks a bank account, a lease, and every visa application. EU and non-EU citizens, fully remote.
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Bank Account
Opened remotely with our banking partner, no flight required. IBAN, card, and app access before you arrive.
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Company Formation
A Portuguese LDA registered end to end ā name approval, articles, share capital, and your accountant introduction. Includes D2 business plans.
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Long-Term Rental Search
You need an address before your residency appointment. Vetted local agents run the search, attend viewings, and review the lease before you sign ā Lisbon, Porto, and the Algarve.
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Freelancer Registration
Open activity as a self-employed worker: CAE codes, Seg. Social, VAT position, and invoicing set up correctly the first time.
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Tax Planning
Before you become resident, know what you will owe. Residency timing, IFICI/NHR eligibility, foreign income, and the structure that fits your situation.
Learn moreNotary services
Documents Sorted. From Anywhere.
Need a passport copy certified for your visa? A Power of Attorney while you're abroad? An apostille for an international document? Our partner lawyers handle it remotely ā you upload, we deliver.
Your dashboard
Every Document and Deadline in One Place
You always know what's done, what's next, and who to ask.
Not Sure Which Service Fits Your Situation?
Start with a free call, or go straight to the specialist you need.
Free Ā· 15 min
Orientation call
Which visa, what order, how much. Our team reviews your situation and points you in the right direction. No obligation.
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45 min
Immigration deep dive
Full case review with a licensed immigration lawyer. Eligibility, documents, and the strategy for your specific situation.
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45 min
Tax consultation
Residency tax rules, IRS filing, freelancer or company income. A licensed accountant tells you what you'll actually owe.
Book a tax callWhy 7,200 Expats Chose Novomove Over Figuring It Out Alone
Without Novomove
—Conflicting advice from forums, Facebook groups, and Reddit
—Months of Googling that leads to outdated information
—No idea if your documents are complete until the consulate rejects you
—Expensive calls with lawyers who don't know your full picture
—Tax mistakes you don't discover until your first filing deadline
—3ā6 months figuring out what should take 8 weeks
With Novomove
✓One clear sequence from your first step to residency
✓Licensed lawyers review everything before you submit
✓Online dashboard tracks every document and deadline
✓Fixed pricing with no hidden fees or surprises
✓One team coordinating your lawyer, accountant, and bank
✓Most clients go from zero to visa-ready in 8 weeks
Collected directly from our clients
7,200+
relocations handled
Full relocation platform
NIF to Golden Visa
★★★★★
5 Stars From People Who Were Exactly Where You Are
āFor a NIF, a visa, or anything else on their list, Philip and his team are the ones to call. They're approachable, they pay attention to what you actually need, and they turn genuinely awkward bureaucratic processes into something manageable. My wife and I got to Portugal with far less pain than we'd braced for.ā
★★★★★
– Verified client · NIF
āI had days, not weeks, to get a NIF sorted. I went by the reviews and picked Novomove. Best decision I made that month. It was fast, the instructions were precise, and I never felt like I'd been left to figure something out alone. NIF in hand in three business days. Thanks especially to Maya and to Dianne, who stayed on top of my request.ā
★★★★★
– Verified client · NIF & bank account
āNovomove walked me through getting a NIF and opening a bank account in Portugal, and the instructions were never confusing. I asked a lot of questions. Probably too many. Every one got a proper answer within a day. My sons moved over two years ago and both told me not to try this alone if I don't speak Portuguese, and they were right. Glad I listened.ā
★★★★★
– Verified client · D7 visa
āCesar has been my advisor through the whole D7 process and I don't know how I'd have managed without him. He explains things until they make sense and I've never once felt like a nuisance, however many times I've come back with another question. Good at his job and a decent person.ā
★★★★★
– Verified client · NIF & tax portal
āThey took me through the registration, the password change and the email activation without me getting lost once. Every instruction was exact. Customer service was excellent.ā
★★★★★
– Verified client
āI've been with Novomove about two years now. Things get done when they say they'll get done, I'm never left wondering what's happening, and they follow up without me having to chase.ā
Collected directly from our clients after their service is complete. Read all reviews →
The team
Real People Managing Real Relocations
Automated where it should be, human where it counts.
Philip Bitnik
Founder
Cesar Lira
Operations Lead
Dianne C.
Case Manager
Alex J.
Head of Client Success
Partner lawyers
Your Case Is Reviewed by Bar-Registered Lawyers
Novomove coordinates your relocation — the legal work is done by independent Portuguese lawyers registered with the Ordem dos Advogados. They review visa dossiers before you submit, check leases before you sign, and act as the named tax representative for NIF clients.
Mariana C.
Immigration lawyer
Immigration lawyer
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Questions We Get Asked Every Day
No, Novomove is not a law firm. Novomove is an intermediary service that facilitates access to accredited financial and legal professionals for those relocating to Europe.
While Novomove has partnerships with top lawyers in various aspects of relocation, this approach allows Novomove to offer high-quality services at competitive prices by leveraging its network of professionals without being a law firm itself.
No. The entire process is handled remotely. Our partner network handles every in-person requirement through a Power of Attorney, which we prepare for you.
Three to seven business days for most clients. Your NIF is the key that unlocks everything else ā bank account, lease, utilities, visa application ā so it is always the first step.
It is rare, because a licensed lawyer reviews your dossier before you submit. If the consulate refuses or comes back asking for more documents, your case manager and the lawyer help you respond or reapply ā we stay on the case until you have an answer.
Yes. Most clients start with the essentials (tax ID and bank account) and add visa, tax, or business services later. Every service works standalone.
7,200+ expats relocated with Novomove
15 Minutes With Our Team and You'll Know Exactly What You Need
You'll know what it costs and when you can be ready. That's it. No commitment.
One team · One dashboard · Fixed pricing