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Bem vindo

Welcome

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Let's navigate our
journey together

We'll help solve the puzzle

We’re a dedicated, multi-cultural team with feet on the ground in Arizona, New York, and Portugal, led by our co-founder and Head Consultant, Heather Binder. With experience as immigrants or expats in six countries across three continents, we offer an open-minded global perspective.

Our sole focus is ensuring your successful relocation and transition to Portugal!

How do we achieve this

Have pressing questions in need of answers? Overwhelmed by conflicting online information?

Let us expertly navigate your passive income D7 & Digital Nomad D8 visa applications to the finish line.

Don’t waste time reinventing the wheel. Our innovative team will execute your personalized plans on your schedule.

Bureaucratic hurdles needn’t stress you. We’re here to solve issues and alleviate your worries.

Don’t Learn the Hard Way

Heather brings extensive and valuable personal experiences. Her advice is guaranteed, or your money back. Book a call today.

Work smarter with our team. From downsizing and selling items to dealing with shipping, leases, and pet relocations, we handle it all. Let us simplify your journey!

VISA Consulting & Administrative Assistance Services

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Our support team is at your service. From attorneys to tailored scouting, our dedicated team specializes in securing the accommodation you need for your VISA application. We collaborate with local experts who research, inquire, and find the perfect rental property for you. Plus, we provide top-notch agent referrals for buyers!
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Let's prepare your Visa application submission. Open a Portuguese bank account from anywhere globally. We'll guide you through the process, assist with paperwork, and connect you with a banker.
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As our client, our professional Concierge partner will secure the best plan options, provide quotes, and explain them, ensuring you make informed decisions.
Meeting
Let's collaborate on any topic for well-informed decisions! Heather is available for calls to answer your questions on various subjects, and our local native partner is also here when needed.
Portugese VAT

VAT is Value Added TaxObtain your NIF... Remotely

ONLY AVAILBLE WITH A VISA PACKAGE PURCHASE Let us help with getting your NIF (fiscal number) and connect you with your Fiscal Representation. Required for most long stay visas.
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Start this process before departing your home country to simplify it when you arrive. We'll guide you through all the intricate steps and help with the requirements, ensuring your biometrics appointment is scheduled as early as possible!
Welcome to Portugal
While you can file a Visa application independently, consider the risk versus the affordable cost. Explore our VISA packages, schedule an intro call, and opt for a lawyer review at an additional fee for added peace of mind.
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Get to know Heather

I’m here to help; it’s second nature to me.

My primary focus is Visa consulting. With extensive and diverse experience, I’m equipped to assist at every stage, from scouting to becoming an official Expat or Immigrant in this wonderful country.

I strongly believe in the power of partnerships and building a strong community. I take pleasure in connecting individuals through social events where meaningful connections are formed.

I eagerly anticipate assisting new clients, getting to know them, and helping them achieve their life goals.

Sara
bridging communities and culture

Get to know Sara

Having immigrated to the UK and Brazil from Portugal, I grasp the frustration and uncertainty of this journey. As a native Portuguese speaker, I empathize and offer assistance, from simple tasks like scheduling appointments to complex ones like upgrading electrical systems, ordering custom hot tubs, school registrations, resolving bureaucratic issues, and leveraging my language and cultural skills to ensure tasks are completed efficiently.

Meet some of our other teammates

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Michael is based in our Phoenix Arizona headquarters and works behind the scenes.
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What's next?

We'll assist you in figuring this out
Our mission, values, and vision

Living long and prospering – isn't that what immigrating to Portugal is all about? It's about living life on our terms, in the way and place we desire. To delve into our ethics, values, beliefs, and our approach with valued clients, visit our ABOUT US page for details.

FREE introduction and discovery call

We'd like to invite you to a 30-minute Intro & Discovery Call. These decisions carry significant consequences, and we take them seriously while also valuing hard work and fun.

Priorities and readiness

Your VISA Approval is of utmost importance to us. We're deeply committed to this responsibility and dedicated to helping you arrive in Portugal within your preferred timeframe. Our network of Portuguese and other partners stands ready to offer an array of valuable services afterward.

VISA immigration customized timeline

We're here to assist you in defining your wants, needs, and priorities, crafting a timeline to achieve your goals. Once we thoroughly grasp your situation and agree to collaborate on your VISA, we'll furnish you with a tailored timeline.

We're currently using Boots on the Ground Portugal services for our D7 Visa application, and so far what we've seen has been nothing short of fantastic--Heather Binder is super organized, offers superior tracking of each step, and full support during an extremely stressful process. We'd recommend "Boots on the Ground Portugal" for expats looking for guidance on this complex effort. Thank you for making our lives less complicated! Looking forward to working with you during our journey abroad
Peggy SaavedraTechnical Writing Manager at Google
We are so grateful to Heather Binder for all of her amazing assistance, knowledge, and kindness throughout our moving to Portugal adventure! Her assistance and thoroughness helped us speed through our Visa applications and receive our approvals in about 30 days! Heather has been a lifesaver! Her years of experience as a realtor in Phoenix, AZ as well as her time spent in Portugal has equipped her for providing great advice. If anyone is interested in making the move to Portugal and is looking for a valuable resource to simplify the process I would certainly recommend Heather! You will not regret it!
Melissa & Jimmy BaughnD7 VISA Recipients
Heather is the first person I would turn to if I was moving to Portugal. She shared her personal journey to Portugal and I followed it closely. She did things intelligently and has only gained more knowledge through her experience. She will be a wealth of information and help to her clients. Heather is one of the most honest and hardest working people I know. I would trust her completely and know that she will advocate for clients (and friends and animals) tirelessly. I highly recommend her!
Stephanie Larson DeBuhrParalegal
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