Why choose us
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.
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!
Step back from the overload and find some time for yourself with Lifepro.
What we do
Services & Packages

Visa consulting
VISA consulting & administrative services
While you can file a Visa application independently, consider the risk versus the affordable cost. Explore our VISA packages and schedule an intro call.

Consultancy
Consulting call or video 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.

Visa Paperwork
Remote bank account setup
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.

Document assistance
Drivers license exchange remote help
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!

Complimentary Assistance
Insurance (health, life, home and auto) complimentary help
As our client, our professional Concierge partner will secure the best plan options, provide quotes, and explain them, ensuring you make informed decisions.

Consulting
Home seeker rental services and referrals
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!
See what they have to say
Our satisfied clients
Heather and her team made my dreams a reality by facilitating the entire visa process to move to Portugal. The process has a lot of tedious and complicated aspects, that I would not have been able to figure out on my own. But that wasn't enough, I have now been in Portugal for 6 months and Heather and her team have continued to offer me support every step of the way from getting my residency card, to my health number, and to providing me with resources and mental health support. I recommend them to everyone I meet!
The Boots on the Ground team is definitely the best expat services provider in Portugal! They have a wide range of experience and connections to help with many different needs, and you can count on them to follow up and help you get things done amid the complexity of Portuguese bureaucracy. Most recently, Heather helped me with exchanging my US drivers license with a Portuguese one, a process so mired in confusing bureaucratic steps in both the US and Portugal I thought it might be an impossible mission. But Heather provided solutions each time I encountered an obstacle in the process. Her support has saved my sanity!
Our Leadership
A team committed to helping you every step of the way

Heather S. Binder
Co-founder, Director of Marketing & Consulting

Sara Lourenço
Consultant & Head Researcher

Mike Favela
Operations Manager
How we can help
VISA consulting & administrative assistance services
VISA Consulting & Administrative Assistance Services
Remote Bank Account Opening Support
Location Consulting
Driver's License Exchange Help
NIF Tax ID Guidance
Native Portuguese Appointments Assistance
Scouting Tours
Home Inspection Referrals
Comprehensive Custom Consulting Services
Transportation Arrangements
Insurance Assistance
Elderly Care, Prescriptions, and Medical Assistance
Home Buying Assistance
Understanding the Certificado de Bagagem
Internet and Phone Service Setup
Pet Relocation Advice and Tips
What’s next?
We’ll assist you in figuring out what’s next
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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.