{"id":14901,"date":"2026-11-11T00:58:05","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T00:58:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novomove.com\/portugal-golden-visa-fees-compared\/"},"modified":"2026-11-11T00:58:05","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T00:58:05","slug":"portugal-golden-visa-fees-compared","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novomove.com\/pt\/portugal-golden-visa-fees-compared\/","title":{"rendered":"Portugal Golden Visa service fees compared (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Portuguese law sets the Golden Visa fund route at <strong>\u20ac500,000 or more<\/strong>.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup> <strong>The fee a firm charges to handle your application is up to each firm.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We checked six firms that sell Golden Visa support, and <strong>three of them publish their service fee<\/strong>. For a family of four, those published fees are <strong>\u20ac6,400 with us<\/strong>, <strong>\u20ac10,500 with Movingto<\/strong> and <strong>\u20ac11,500 with Step Inside Portugal<\/strong>.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup><sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup><sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-4\">[4]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re applying alone, the order changes. <strong>For one person, Step Inside&#8217;s published \u20ac4,000 is below our \u20ac5,000<\/strong>, and Movingto&#8217;s published fee is \u20ac6,000.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup><sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We sell this service too, so we&#8217;re in the table, in the same columns as everyone else. Prices checked on 10 November 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nm-sum\">\n<style>\n.nm-sum,.nm-flow,.nm-qs,.nm-dep,.nm-cost,.nm-stg{font-family:inherit;margin:34px 0 38px;}\n.nm-sum{background:#FFFBF0;border:1px solid #F2E6BE;border-left:5px solid #F5C518;border-radius:0 18px 18px 0;padding:24px 28px;}\n.nm-k{font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8a6d00;margin:0 0 14px;}\n.nm-sum ul,.nm-qs ol{margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none;}\n.nm-sum li{position:relative;padding-left:26px;margin:0 0 11px;font-size:16.5px;line-height:1.55;color:#1B2A4A;}\n.nm-sum li:last-child{margin-bottom:0;}\n.nm-sum li:before{content:\"\";position:absolute;left:4px;top:9px;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#F5C518;}\n.nm-flow{position:relative;padding-left:4px;}\n.nm-fs{display:grid;grid-template-columns:44px 1fr;gap:0 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#E3E7EF;}.nm-ci:last-child{border-bottom:0;}.nm-sum,.nm-qs{padding:20px;}}\n<\/style>\n<style>\n@media(max-width:700px){.entry-content figure.wp-block-table{overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;}.entry-content figure.wp-block-table table{min-width:680px;}}\n<\/style>\n<p class=\"nm-k\">The short version<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Three of the six firms we checked publish a Golden Visa service fee:<\/strong> Novomove, Step Inside Portugal and Movingto.<\/li>\n<li><strong>One person:<\/strong> \u20ac4,000 at Step Inside, \u20ac5,000 with us and \u20ac6,000 at Movingto. Ours and Step Inside&#8217;s are before VAT; Movingto confirms VAT in its written quote.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Family of four:<\/strong> \u20ac6,400 with us, \u20ac10,500 at Movingto and \u20ac11,500 at Step Inside.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Global Citizen Solutions, Lexidy and e-Residence quote on request.<\/strong> You&#8217;ll need a meeting or a quote to see a number.<\/li>\n<li><strong>You pay government fees, the investment and fund charges whoever you hire.<\/strong> So compare the service fee on its own.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our <a href=\"https:\/\/novomove.com\/portugal-golden-visa\/\">Portugal Golden Visa service page<\/a> has our full fee list, including the costs you pay to third parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n.nm-toc{font-family:inherit;margin:30px 0 8px;border:1px solid #E3E7EF;border-left:4px solid #1B2A4A;border-radius:16px;background:#fff;}\n.nm-toc summary{list-style:none;cursor:pointer;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:16px 22px;font-weight:700;font-size:16.5px;color:#1B2A4A;}\n.nm-toc summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none;}\n.nm-toc summary small{font-weight:600;font-size:13.5px;color:#5a6b8c;margin:0 auto 0 4px;}\n.nm-toc summary::after{content:\"\";width:9px;height:9px;border-right:2px solid #1B2A4A;border-bottom:2px solid #1B2A4A;transform:rotate(45deg);margin:-4px 4px 0 0;transition:transform .2s;flex:none;}\n.nm-toc[open] summary::after{transform:rotate(-135deg);margin-top:4px;}\n.nm-toc:not([open]) ol{display:none !important;}\n.nm-toc ol{margin:0 !important;padding:16px 22px 8px 44px !important;columns:2;column-gap:36px;border-top:1px solid #E3E7EF;}\n.nm-toc li{break-inside:avoid;margin:0 0 10px !important;font-size:15px;line-height:1.45;color:#5a6b8c;}\n.nm-toc li::marker{color:#C9A10C;font-weight:700;}\n.nm-toc a{color:#1B2A4A;text-decoration:none;}\n.nm-toc a:hover{text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;}\n.entry-content h2[id]{scroll-margin-top:110px;}\n@media(max-width:820px){.nm-toc ol{columns:1;}}\n<\/style>\n<details class=\"nm-toc\">\n<summary>In this guide<small>9 sections<\/small><\/summary>\n<ol><li><a href=\"#what-does-a-portugal-golden-visa-service-fee-pay-for\">What does a Portugal Golden Visa service fee pay for?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-do-portugal-golden-visa-firms-charge-in-2026\">What do Portugal Golden Visa firms charge in 2026?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-will-you-pay-for-your-household\">What will you pay for your household?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-does-each-published-fee-include\">What does each published fee include?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-does-vat-change-the-portugal-golden-visa-comparison\">How does VAT change the Portugal Golden Visa comparison?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-do-portugal-golden-visa-renewals-cost\">What do Portugal Golden Visa renewals cost?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-should-you-ask-any-portugal-golden-visa-firm-before-you\">What should you ask any Portugal Golden Visa firm before you sign?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#when-might-another-portugal-golden-visa-firm-suit-you-better\">When might another Portugal Golden Visa firm suit you better?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#where-does-novomove-fit\">Where does Novomove fit?<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-does-a-portugal-golden-visa-service-fee-pay-for\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does a Portugal Golden Visa service fee pay for?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A Golden Visa service fee pays the firm for its own work on your file.<\/strong> That means planning your application, preparing and checking your documents, filing with AIMA (Portugal&#8217;s immigration agency) and following it through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rest of what you pay goes to other people. <strong>You pay these costs whoever you hire:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>AIMA fees.<\/strong> You pay them per person, at each stage of the application. The state sets them, and with us you pay them at cost.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The investment and fund charges.<\/strong> Your \u20ac500,000 goes into the fund, and each fund sets its own subscription and management fees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Translations, apostilles and legalisation.<\/strong> You pay whoever does the work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A Portuguese tax number (NIF) for each person.<\/strong> With us it&#8217;s \u20ac79 each, outside the package.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A Portuguese bank account, if your fund needs one.<\/strong> Whether you need one depends on the fund. Our guide to the <a href=\"https:\/\/novomove.com\/portugal-golden-visa-custody-account\/\">Golden Visa custody account<\/a> explains how your money is held.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Travel to Portugal for biometrics.<\/strong> You go to that appointment in person.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>So when you compare quotes, compare the service fee line.<\/strong> The rest of the bill depends on your fund and your family, whichever firm files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nm-dep\" role=\"figure\" aria-label=\"What a Golden Visa service fee covers, and what you pay whoever you hire\">\n<div class=\"nm-dc y\"><p class=\"w\">Changes with the firm you pick<\/p><h4>The service fee<\/h4><p>What you pay the firm for its own work: planning, documents, filing with AIMA and following your file through.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"nm-dc\"><p class=\"w\">You pay these whoever you hire<\/p><h4>Everything else<\/h4><p>AIMA fees per person, your \u20ac500,000 and the fund&#8217;s own charges, translations and apostilles, NIFs, a bank account if your fund needs one, and travel for biometrics.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-do-portugal-golden-visa-firms-charge-in-2026\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What do Portugal Golden Visa firms charge in 2026?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>At the three firms that publish a Golden Visa fee, the starting fee is \u20ac4,000 to \u20ac6,000<\/strong>, and ours covers two people. The other three ask you to talk to them first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Firm<\/th><th>Starting fee<\/th><th>Each extra family member<\/th><th>Renewals<\/th><th>VAT<\/th><th>How you get a price<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Novomove<\/td><td>\u20ac5,000 for you plus one family member (any family member)<\/td><td>\u20ac700 each after that<\/td><td>\u20ac1,800 per family per renewal<\/td><td>Ex VAT; EU billing address pays its country&#8217;s VAT, outside the EU none<\/td><td>Published<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Step Inside Portugal<\/td><td>\u20ac4,000 for the main applicant<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup><\/td><td>\u20ac2,500 each<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup><\/td><td>No separate renewal fee published<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup><\/td><td>+ VAT &#8220;at the applicable rate&#8221; (rate not given)<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup><\/td><td>Published; free 30-minute consultation<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Movingto<\/td><td>\u20ac6,000 flat, fund route<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup><\/td><td>\u20ac1,500 per additional applicant<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-4\">[4]<\/a><\/sup><\/td><td>Not published<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup><\/td><td>Confirmed in the written quote<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup><\/td><td>Published; written quote confirms scope<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Global Citizen Solutions<\/td><td>Not published<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-5\">[5]<\/a><\/sup><\/td><td>Not published<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-5\">[5]<\/a><\/sup><\/td><td>Not published<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-5\">[5]<\/a><\/sup><\/td><td>Not published<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-5\">[5]<\/a><\/sup><\/td><td>Meeting first; fees &#8220;vary&#8221;<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-5\">[5]<\/a><\/sup><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lexidy<\/td><td>Not published<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-6\">[6]<\/a><\/sup><\/td><td>Not published<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-6\">[6]<\/a><\/sup><\/td><td>Not published<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-6\">[6]<\/a><\/sup><\/td><td>Not published<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-6\">[6]<\/a><\/sup><\/td><td>Fixed-price proposal after a free consultation<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-6\">[6]<\/a><\/sup><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>e-Residence<\/td><td>Not published<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-9\">[9]<\/a><\/sup><\/td><td>Not published<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-9\">[9]<\/a><\/sup><\/td><td>Not published<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-9\">[9]<\/a><\/sup><\/td><td>Not published<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-9\">[9]<\/a><\/sup><\/td><td>Custom quote; fixed fee paid in instalments<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-9\">[9]<\/a><\/sup><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>AnchorLess, MigRun and Bordr don&#8217;t sell a Golden Visa package<\/strong>, so they aren&#8217;t in the table.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-10\">[10]<\/a><\/sup><sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-11\">[11]<\/a><\/sup><sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-12\">[12]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-will-you-pay-for-your-household\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What will you pay for your household?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For one person, the published Golden Visa fee is \u20ac4,000 at Step Inside, \u20ac5,000 with us and \u20ac6,000 at Movingto.<\/strong> With two or four people the order changes, because the three firms price family members differently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Household<\/th><th>Novomove (ex VAT)<\/th><th>Step Inside (+ VAT at the applicable rate)<\/th><th>Movingto (VAT confirmed in quote)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1 person<\/td><td>\u20ac5,000<\/td><td>\u20ac4,000<\/td><td>\u20ac6,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2 people<\/td><td>\u20ac5,000<\/td><td>\u20ac6,500<\/td><td>\u20ac7,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4 people<\/td><td>\u20ac6,400<\/td><td>\u20ac11,500<\/td><td>\u20ac10,500<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How we worked these out.<\/strong> Ours is \u20ac5,000 for one or two people, plus \u20ac700 for each person after that. Step Inside&#8217;s two-person figure is \u20ac4,000 plus \u20ac2,500, and \u20ac11,500 is its own family-of-four example.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Movingto, we added <strong>\u20ac1,500 per additional applicant<\/strong>, the price in its comparison guide, to its \u20ac6,000 fee.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-4\">[4]<\/a><\/sup> Its service page says your written quote confirms the family scope, VAT and exclusions.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>So check the VAT label on each column before you compare.<\/strong> Step Inside adds VAT at a rate it doesn&#8217;t state.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nm-bars\" role=\"figure\" aria-label=\"Published Golden Visa service fees for 1, 2 and 4 people\">\n<style>\n.nm-bars{font-family:inherit;margin:34px 0 38px;}\n.nm-bars .nm-bc{border:1px solid #E3E7EF;border-radius:18px;padding:22px 24px;background:#fff;}\n.nm-bars .nm-k{font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#5a6b8c;margin:0 0 16px!important;}\n.nm-bars .nm-br{display:grid;grid-template-columns:190px 1fr 74px;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin:0 0 12px;font-size:15px;color:#1B2A4A;}\n.nm-bars .nm-bt{height:22px;background:#F4F6FA;border-radius:6px;overflow:hidden;}\n.nm-bars .nm-bt i{display:block;height:100%;background:#1B2A4A;border-radius:6px;}\n.nm-bars .nm-bt i.g{background:#F5C518;}\n.nm-bars .nm-bv{font-weight:700;text-align:right;}\n.nm-bars .nm-bcap{font-size:13.5px;color:#5a6b8c;margin:12px 0 0!important;}\n@media(max-width:820px){.nm-bars .nm-br{grid-template-columns:110px 1fr 64px;font-size:14px;}}\n.nm-bars .nm-bc+.nm-bc{margin-top:16px;}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"nm-bc\">\n<p class=\"nm-k\">If you apply alone (1 person)<\/p>\n<div class=\"nm-br\"><span>Novomove<\/span><span class=\"nm-bt\"><i class=\"g\" style=\"width:43.5%\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"nm-bv\">\u20ac5,000<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"nm-br\"><span>Step Inside<\/span><span class=\"nm-bt\"><i style=\"width:34.8%\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"nm-bv\">\u20ac4,000<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"nm-br\"><span>Movingto<\/span><span class=\"nm-bt\"><i style=\"width:52.2%\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"nm-bv\">\u20ac6,000<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nm-bc\">\n<p class=\"nm-k\">You plus one family member (2 people)<\/p>\n<div class=\"nm-br\"><span>Novomove<\/span><span class=\"nm-bt\"><i class=\"g\" style=\"width:43.5%\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"nm-bv\">\u20ac5,000<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"nm-br\"><span>Step Inside<\/span><span class=\"nm-bt\"><i style=\"width:56.5%\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"nm-bv\">\u20ac6,500<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"nm-br\"><span>Movingto<\/span><span class=\"nm-bt\"><i style=\"width:65.2%\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"nm-bv\">\u20ac7,500<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nm-bc\">\n<p class=\"nm-k\">A family of four<\/p>\n<div class=\"nm-br\"><span>Novomove<\/span><span class=\"nm-bt\"><i class=\"g\" style=\"width:55.7%\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"nm-bv\">\u20ac6,400<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"nm-br\"><span>Step Inside<\/span><span class=\"nm-bt\"><i style=\"width:100.0%\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"nm-bv\">\u20ac11,500<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"nm-br\"><span>Movingto<\/span><span class=\"nm-bt\"><i style=\"width:91.3%\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"nm-bv\">\u20ac10,500<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"nm-bcap\">Service fees only, as each firm publishes them, checked 10 November 2026. Gold: Novomove, ex VAT (no VAT if your billing address is outside the EU). Step Inside: plus VAT &#8220;at the applicable rate&#8221;. Movingto: fund route, VAT and family scope confirmed in its written quote. Government fees, the investment and fund costs are on top for every firm.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"if-you-re-applying-alone\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you&#8217;re applying alone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For one person, Step Inside&#8217;s published fee is lower: \u20ac4,000 against our \u20ac5,000.<\/strong> Our \u20ac5,000 is the same for one person or two, so it suits you less well if you&#8217;re applying alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"if-you-re-a-couple-or-one-adult-and-one-child\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you&#8217;re a couple, or one adult and one child<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Our \u20ac5,000 covers you plus one family member (any family member).<\/strong> That person can be your spouse, a child or a parent. At Step Inside, two people come to \u20ac6,500 before VAT, and at Movingto \u20ac7,500.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"if-you-re-bringing-children-or-parents\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you&#8217;re bringing children or parents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Each extra person adds \u20ac700 with us, \u20ac2,500 at Step Inside and \u20ac1,500 at Movingto.<\/strong> You can include your spouse, your children (including adult children who are single, depend on you and are studying) and parents who depend on you or your spouse.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So the more people you bring, the further apart the three totals get.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For five people, the published fees come to \u20ac7,100 with us, \u20ac14,000 at Step Inside and \u20ac12,000 at Movingto<\/strong>, with the same VAT labels as the table above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"what-does-a-three-generation-golden-visa-file-look-like\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does a three-generation Golden Visa file look like?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cyrus and Amy&#8217;s application covers five people:<\/strong> the two of them, their two young sons and Cyrus&#8217;s mother, who is in her seventies. They&#8217;re Americans on the fund route, and they agreed to share their story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nm-flow\" role=\"list\" aria-label=\"Cyrus and Amy's Golden Visa application, five people on one investment\">\n<div class=\"nm-fs\" role=\"listitem\"><div class=\"nm-fn\">1<\/div><div><p class=\"nm-ft\">August 2025: tax numbers first<\/p><p class=\"nm-fd\">We got NIFs for Cyrus, Amy and both boys before anything else.<\/p><span class=\"nm-chip\">Groundwork<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"nm-fs\" role=\"listitem\"><div class=\"nm-fn\">2<\/div><div><p class=\"nm-ft\">12 November 2025: the investment<\/p><p class=\"nm-fd\">\u20ac500,000 into a qualifying fund, which took the money straight from the US.<\/p><span class=\"nm-chip\">Fund route<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"nm-fs\" role=\"listitem\"><div class=\"nm-fn\">3<\/div><div><p class=\"nm-ft\">24 November 2025: Cyrus applies<\/p><p class=\"nm-fd\">12 days after investing, before his documents went out of date.<\/p><span class=\"nm-chip\">Main applicant<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"nm-fs\" role=\"listitem\"><div class=\"nm-fn\">4<\/div><div><p class=\"nm-ft\">4 February 2026: the rest of the family<\/p><p class=\"nm-fd\">Amy&#8217;s new passport and a federally apostilled FBI check pushed their applications back by weeks.<\/p><span class=\"nm-chip\">Amy, both boys, Cyrus&#8217;s mother<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"nm-fs\" role=\"listitem\"><div class=\"nm-fn\">5<\/div><div><p class=\"nm-ft\">Early spring 2027: biometrics for all five<\/p><p class=\"nm-fd\">One appointment at AIMA in Porto, after our partner lawyer got Cyrus rebooked with his family.<\/p><span class=\"nm-chip g\">Still in progress<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If your parent is 65 or older, they don&#8217;t have to prove they depend on you financially.<\/strong> That took a whole category of paperwork off Cyrus&#8217;s list. You can read the full <a href=\"https:\/\/novomove.com\/golden-visa-family-usa-client-story\/\">Cyrus and Amy Golden Visa story<\/a>, including what caught them out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-does-each-published-fee-include\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does each published fee include?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Each firm describes its Golden Visa fee in its own words, and the scope differs.<\/strong> Here&#8217;s what each one says, with the exclusions it lists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"novomove\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Novomove<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nm-cost\" role=\"figure\" aria-label=\"Novomove Golden Visa fees, ex VAT\">\n<div class=\"nm-ch\">Our Golden Visa fees, <span>ex VAT<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"nm-cg\">\n<div class=\"nm-ci\"><div class=\"v\">\u20ac5,000<\/div><div class=\"l\">you plus one family member (any family member)<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"nm-ci\"><div class=\"v\">\u20ac700<\/div><div class=\"l\">each extra family member after that<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"nm-ci\"><div class=\"v\">\u20ac2,500 \u00d7 2<\/div><div class=\"l\">half when you sign up, half when your file goes to AIMA<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"nm-ci\"><div class=\"v\">\u20ac1,800<\/div><div class=\"l\">per family at each two-year renewal<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Included in the \u20ac5,000:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Case strategy with our partner immigration lawyer, and a video call before anything starts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A document checklist for your nationality and family.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Every power of attorney drafted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legal review of the fund subscription and the two investment documents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social security declarations and tax clearance certificates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A full document audit before filing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submission to AIMA and coordination of the government fees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your family members filed in the right order.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biometrics preparation and scheduling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A dedicated case manager, with unlimited messaging.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Billed separately from the \u20ac5,000:<\/strong> the bank account, a tax-strategy consultation, renewal coordination, and attendance at AIMA appointments, which we quote when you need it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Also not included:<\/strong> the third-party costs listed earlier, plus courier and bank transfer charges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"step-inside-portugal\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Inside Portugal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step Inside describes its \u20ac4,000 main-applicant fee as &#8220;Full support through all Golden Visa phases&#8221;.<\/strong><sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup> It says each family member&#8217;s \u20ac2,500 &#8220;Includes application, document review, and AIMA representation&#8221;.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>It says additional costs may include &#8220;document legalization, certified translations, power of attorney&#8221;<\/strong>, plus fund fees, depending on the fund.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup> Its family-of-four total of \u20ac11,500 excludes possible bank transfer fees, fund management fees and VAT.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its FAQ says its team coordinates your NIF, bank account opening, fund subscription and AIMA submission remotely. <strong>It doesn&#8217;t give a separate price for those steps<\/strong>, so ask whether they&#8217;re inside the fee.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"movingto\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Movingto<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Movingto&#8217;s \u20ac6,000 is a flat fee for the fund route.<\/strong><sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup> Its service page says your written quote confirms &#8220;the legal work, family scope, VAT treatment, payment stages and exclusions&#8221;.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>It tells you to allow for AIMA fees per applicant, renewals, fund charges, banking, translations and specialist advice<\/strong> on top.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"global-citizen-solutions-lexidy-and-e-residence\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Global Citizen Solutions, Lexidy and e-Residence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>These three don&#8217;t publish a Golden Visa fee, so you&#8217;ll see the full scope in their quote or proposal.<\/strong> Here&#8217;s what each one says about how it prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Global Citizen Solutions<\/strong> lists &#8220;Legal fees&#8221; for professional support, document review and application handling. It says they &#8220;vary depending on the complexity of the application&#8221;, your family size and the law firm handling it.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-5\">[5]<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lexidy<\/strong> sends &#8220;a fixed-price proposal&#8221; after a free consultation.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-6\">[6]<\/a><\/sup> Its online shop has no Golden Visa item.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-7\">[7]<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>e-Residence<\/strong> sends &#8220;a fixed-price breakdown in our quote&#8221;. It says fund subscription fees, if your fund charges them, and its service fees come on top.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-9\">[9]<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"573\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/portugal-golden-visa-fees-mid-1024x573.jpg\" alt=\"A marble caf\u00e9 table with an open blank notebook, a pencil, pastel envelopes, an espresso and a pastel de nata in front of blue and white tiles\" class=\"wp-image-14900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/portugal-golden-visa-fees-mid-1024x573.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/portugal-golden-visa-fees-mid-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/portugal-golden-visa-fees-mid-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/portugal-golden-visa-fees-mid-1536x859.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/portugal-golden-visa-fees-mid-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/portugal-golden-visa-fees-mid.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Illustrative image.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-does-vat-change-the-portugal-golden-visa-comparison\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does VAT change the Portugal Golden Visa comparison?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>VAT can add to a Golden Visa fee, and the three firms that publish a fee show VAT in different ways.<\/strong> Our prices are shown without VAT. If your billing address is in the EU, you pay VAT at your country&#8217;s rate. If it&#8217;s outside the EU, you pay none.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step Inside says &#8220;All fees are subject to VAT at the applicable rate.&#8221;<\/strong><sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup> It doesn&#8217;t publish the rate, or how it treats clients outside the EU. Movingto confirms VAT in its written quote.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>So ask every firm for the VAT treatment in writing, for your billing address<\/strong>, before you compare totals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-do-portugal-golden-visa-renewals-cost\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What do Portugal Golden Visa renewals cost?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Our Golden Visa renewal fee is \u20ac1,800 per family at each two-year renewal, covering everyone on the file.<\/strong> None of the other firms we checked publishes a renewal price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Step Inside&#8217;s process lists a renewal phase every two years, with no separate renewal fee in its table.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup> Movingto tells you to allow for renewals as a cost, and says your engagement confirms &#8220;any later renewal work&#8221;.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>So ask what renewals cost before you sign.<\/strong> After five years you can apply for permanent residence. For citizenship you need 10 years of legal residence, or 7 if you&#8217;re an EU or CPLP national, as our guide to the <a href=\"https:\/\/novomove.com\/portugal-citizenship-10-years-golden-visa\/\">10-year citizenship rule<\/a> explains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How long each stage takes is up to AIMA. Our post on <a href=\"https:\/\/novomove.com\/portugal-golden-visa-processing-time\/\">Golden Visa processing times<\/a> walks through two real cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-should-you-ask-any-portugal-golden-visa-firm-before-you\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What should you ask any Portugal Golden Visa firm before you sign?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ask for every number in writing, and ask what each one covers.<\/strong> These questions work for any firm, ours included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nm-qs\">\n<p class=\"nm-k\">Ask any Golden Visa firm, in writing<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span>\u2713<\/span>Who files with AIMA? Is it a lawyer registered with the Portuguese Bar Association?<\/li>\n<li><span>\u2713<\/span>What&#8217;s excluded? I&#8217;d like that list as well as what&#8217;s included.<\/li>\n<li><span>\u2713<\/span>How do you price family members: per person, or does the package cover more than one?<\/li>\n<li><span>\u2713<\/span>What do renewals cost, and is that per person or per family?<\/li>\n<li><span>\u2713<\/span>Is VAT included, and does it apply to my billing address?<\/li>\n<li><span>\u2713<\/span>How do I pay: in one go, in stages, or against milestones?<\/li>\n<li><span>\u2713<\/span>Will someone go to the biometrics appointment with me, and what does that cost?<\/li>\n<li><span>\u2713<\/span>If my fund needs a Portuguese bank account, who opens it, and is it in the fee?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"when-might-another-portugal-golden-visa-firm-suit-you-better\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">When might another Portugal Golden Visa firm suit you better?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Another firm may be the better fit in these cases<\/strong>, going by what each one publishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Step Inside Portugal<\/strong> if you&#8217;re applying alone and want a fixed price list up front. Its published fee for one person is \u20ac4,000.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lexidy<\/strong> if you want a law firm with its own lawyers and offices in Lisbon and Porto.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-6\">[6]<\/a><\/sup><sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-8\">[8]<\/a><\/sup> It sends a fixed-price proposal after a free consultation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Global Citizen Solutions<\/strong> if you&#8217;re comparing residence programmes in several countries. It also advises on programmes outside Portugal.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-5\">[5]<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>e-Residence<\/strong> if you want to pay the service fee in instalments against milestones, or in crypto. It accepts &#8220;BTC and major stablecoins&#8221; for its service fees.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-9\">[9]<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Movingto<\/strong> if you want in-house lawyers and in-house tax counsel, or you&#8217;re a US investor using IRA or 401(k) money. It describes a US investor desk for those structures.<sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup><sup class=\"nm-fnref\"><a href=\"#source-4\">[4]<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"where-does-novomove-fit\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where does Novomove fit?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We fit if two or more of you are applying and you want the service fee and renewal fee published up front.<\/strong> We&#8217;re not a law firm. Our licensed partner lawyer does the legal work and files with AIMA, and we prepare your file, check every document and run the case with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Here&#8217;s what to plan around:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>For one person, we cost \u20ac1,000 more than Step Inside&#8217;s published fee.<\/strong> Our \u20ac5,000 covers two people.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You pay in two halves:<\/strong> \u20ac2,500 when you sign up with us, and \u20ac2,500 when your file goes to AIMA.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The bank account is a separate service.<\/strong> See our <a href=\"https:\/\/novomove.com\/portugal-private-bank-account\/\">private bank account page<\/a> if your fund needs one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tax advice is separate too.<\/strong> You can book a <a href=\"https:\/\/novomove.com\/portugal-tax-consultation\/\">\u20ac99 tax consultation<\/a> with an accountant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If you want someone at your AIMA appointment, we quote that separately.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nm-cta\">\n<style>\n.nm-cta{background:#1B2A4A;border-radius:20px;overflow:hidden;color:#fff;box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(10,15,30,.18);margin:40px 0;font-family:inherit;}\n.nm-cta img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover;display:block;margin:0;}\n.nm-cta .nm-cta-body{padding:38px;}\n.nm-cta .nm-cta-pill{display:inline-block;background:#F5C518;color:#1B2A4A;border-radius:999px;padding:6px 14px;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;}\n.nm-cta p{font-size:17px;line-height:1.65;color:rgba(255,255,255,.86);margin:18px 0 22px;}\n.nm-cta p a{color:#F5C518;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;}\n.nm-cta .nm-cta-btns{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;}\n.nm-cta .nm-btn-p{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;background:#F5C518;color:#1B2A4A !important;padding:14px 24px;border-radius:12px;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;text-decoration:none;}\n.nm-cta .nm-btn-p:hover{background:#E3B30C;}\n.nm-cta .nm-btn-s{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;color:#fff !important;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4);padding:14px 24px;border-radius:12px;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;text-decoration:none;}\n.nm-cta .nm-btn-s:hover{background:#fff;color:#1B2A4A !important;}\n@media (max-width:640px){.nm-cta .nm-cta-body{padding:26px 22px;}}\n<\/style>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cta-miradouro.png\" alt=\"A miradouro view over Lisbon rooftops at golden hour\">\n<div class=\"nm-cta-body\">\n<span class=\"nm-cta-pill\">Portugal Golden Visa<\/span>\n<p>\u20ac5,000 ex VAT for you plus one family member, \u20ac700 for each extra person, and \u20ac1,800 per family at each renewal. Our partner lawyer files with AIMA, and your case manager runs the file with you.<\/p>\n<div class=\"nm-cta-btns\">\n<a class=\"nm-btn-p\" href=\"https:\/\/novomove.com\/portugal-golden-visa\/\">See our Golden Visa service<\/a>\n<a class=\"nm-btn-s\" href=\"https:\/\/novomove.com\/free-consultation\/\">Book a free 15-minute call<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-much-are-portugal-golden-visa-lawyer-fees-in-2026\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much are Portugal Golden Visa lawyer fees in 2026?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Of the six firms we checked, three publish a fee: \u20ac4,000 at Step Inside, \u20ac5,000 with us and \u20ac6,000 at Movingto.<\/strong> Ours covers you plus one family member. Global Citizen Solutions, Lexidy and e-Residence quote on request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"does-the-service-fee-include-government-fees\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does the service fee include government fees?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, not with us. <strong>You pay AIMA&#8217;s fees on top, at cost, per person at each stage.<\/strong> Movingto also tells you to allow for AIMA fees per applicant, so ask any firm to confirm this in writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-much-does-a-family-of-four-pay-in-service-fees\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much does a family of four pay in service fees?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u20ac6,400 with us, \u20ac10,500 at Movingto and \u20ac11,500 at Step Inside<\/strong>, going by published figures. Ours is ex VAT, Step Inside adds VAT at the applicable rate, and Movingto confirms VAT in its quote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"do-children-cost-extra\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do children cost extra?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It depends on the firm. <strong>With us, the first family member is in the \u20ac5,000, and each person after that is \u20ac700.<\/strong> Step Inside charges \u20ac2,500 per family member, and Movingto \u20ac1,500 per additional applicant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"do-us-clients-pay-vat-with-novomove\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do US clients pay VAT with Novomove?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. <strong>If your billing address is outside the EU, you pay no VAT on our fees.<\/strong> With an EU billing address, you pay your country&#8217;s rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-much-does-a-golden-visa-renewal-cost\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much does a Golden Visa renewal cost?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Our renewal fee is \u20ac1,800 per family at each two-year renewal.<\/strong> None of the other firms we checked publishes a renewal price, so ask before you sign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"does-global-citizen-solutions-publish-its-golden-visa-fees\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does Global Citizen Solutions publish its Golden Visa fees?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. <strong>It says legal fees vary with the application, your family size and the law firm handling it.<\/strong> You book a meeting to get a figure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"does-lexidy-publish-its-golden-visa-price\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does Lexidy publish its Golden Visa price?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. <strong>Lexidy sends a fixed-price proposal after a free consultation.<\/strong> Its online shop has no Golden Visa item.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"can-i-pay-the-service-fee-in-instalments\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I pay the service fee in instalments?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, with some firms. <strong>With us you pay \u20ac2,500 when you sign up and \u20ac2,500 when your file goes to AIMA.<\/strong> e-Residence says its fixed fee is paid in instalments against milestones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"is-novomove-a-law-firm\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Novomove a law firm?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. <strong>Our licensed partner lawyer does the legal work and files with AIMA.<\/strong> We prepare and check your file and run the case with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"do-i-need-a-portuguese-bank-account-for-the-fund-route\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do I need a Portuguese bank account for the fund route?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It depends on the fund. <strong>Some funds need one and some don&#8217;t.<\/strong> With us, a bank account is billed separately from the \u20ac5,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"when-can-i-apply-for-portuguese-citizenship\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">When can I apply for Portuguese citizenship?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You need 10 years of legal residence, or 7 if you&#8217;re an EU or CPLP national.<\/strong> Your Golden Visa years count. You can apply for permanent residence after five years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"sources-and-how-we-checked\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sources and how we checked<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We opened each firm&#8217;s own Golden Visa page on the date shown below and copied the prices and wording as published. Where a firm doesn&#8217;t publish a fee, the table says &#8220;Not published&#8221;, and we haven&#8217;t estimated one. Our own figures come from our current price list and our Golden Visa service page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"source-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aima.gov.pt\/pt\/viver\/autorizacao-de-residencia-para-investimento-art-90-o-a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AIMA, Residence permit for investment<\/a>, checked 10 Nov 2026. Fund route minimum and eligible family members, under article 90-A of Portugal&#8217;s immigration law.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"source-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stepinsideportugal.com\/golden-visa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Step Inside Portugal, Golden Visa<\/a>, checked 10 Nov 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"source-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/movingto.com\/services\/portugal-golden-visa-lawyer-assistance-support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Movingto, Portugal Golden Visa lawyer assistance<\/a>, checked 10 Nov 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"source-4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/movingto.com\/pt\/best-portugal-golden-visa-law-firms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Movingto, Portugal Golden Visa law firms guide (updated 30 Oct 2026)<\/a>, checked 10 Nov 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"source-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalcitizensolutions.com\/golden-visa-portugal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Global Citizen Solutions, Golden Visa Portugal<\/a>, checked 10 Nov 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"source-6\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexidy.com\/services\/portugal\/immigration\/golden-visa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lexidy, Portugal Golden Visa<\/a>, checked 10 Nov 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"source-7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexidy.com\/online-shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lexidy, Online shop<\/a>, checked 10 Nov 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"source-8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexidy.com\/services\/portugal\/corporate\/company-formation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lexidy, Company formation in Portugal (offices)<\/a>, checked 10 Nov 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"source-9\"><a href=\"https:\/\/e-residence.com\/portugal-golden-visa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">e-Residence, Portugal Golden Visa<\/a>, checked 10 Nov 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"source-10\"><a href=\"https:\/\/anchorless.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AnchorLess<\/a>, checked 10 Nov 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"source-11\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.migrun.tech\/portugal\/services-in-portugal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MigRun, Services in Portugal<\/a>, checked 10 Nov 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"source-12\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bordr.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bordr<\/a>, checked 10 Nov 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<style>\n.entry-content sup.nm-fnref{font-size:.72em;line-height:0;vertical-align:super;margin-left:2px;}\n.entry-content sup.nm-fnref a{color:#1a5fb4;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;}\n.entry-content sup.nm-fnref a:hover{text-decoration:underline;}\n.entry-content li[id^=\"source-\"]{scroll-margin-top:110px;}\n.entry-content li[id^=\"source-\"]:target{background:#FFFBF0;}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How much are Portugal Golden Visa lawyer fees in 2026?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Of the six firms we checked, three publish a fee: \u20ac4,000 at Step Inside, \u20ac5,000 with us and \u20ac6,000 at Movingto. 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