About Us
Who we are and how we work
Our mission, vision, and values.
Our mission
Our consulting team is unwavering in prioritizing your best interests as we assist you in reaching your goals. Our ultimate aim is to leave you so satisfied that you refer others and mention us in Facebook posts!
Trust in the experience of others and see what our clients have to say about Boots on the Ground Portugal’s track record and Heather’s decades of high-quality real estate and goal-setting work.
See quotes from our past clients.
Vision
Our vision is to cultivate a Portugal-wide community of clients and resources. We embrace the role of a good neighbor and trusted advisor. We enjoy connecting with fantastic individuals and aim to inspire them to immigrate, settle, and socialize.
Values
We believe that staying true to our value of authenticity is the key to achieving our goals. Our approach revolves around fostering genuine and transparent relationships, creating the opportunity to become your trusted advisor.
HAPPY CLIENTS
What people are saying about their experience working with us.
Super Star
As a retired business owner, familiar with reading, comprehending and fulfilling contracts and document requirements, I felt that I had both the time and experience to tackle the needs and demands of VFS and Portuguese immigration. I thought I was ready, but as time approached for my appointment, I recognized there were a number of loose ends. I felt uneasy and thank goodness followed the advise of someone who had been in my shoes previously and contacted Heather. I gave her very little time as I only had three days until the appointment but Heather took one look at my assembled package and got to work. And work she did! Non-stop flurry of emails rewrites, pdfs, scans, and printing. I'm not sure if or when she sleeps. As I left for DC I had a professional, totally prepared package that I felt confident with. Even the interviewer at VFS looked at my paperwork and commented on how well-prepared I was. If not for Heather, I have no doubt that I would have left DC frustrated and unsuccessful. Heather is personable, professional, extremely knowledgeable and competent. We will absolutely and without hesitation be working together on other pieces of my immigration to Portugal. My advice is don't do as I did and wait to the last minute. Contact Boots On The Ground as early as possible in the process and get it done right the first time and take away the stress. From my personal experience, you will not be disappointed. Five stars, thumbs up. Thank you Heather and Boots On The Ground. You're the greatest.
Wouldn't have been able to do this move…
Wouldn't have been able to do this move without them! Besides the details, they listened when I needed calming! Very responsive and felt cared for! Bonus is military discount!
Heather and her team are extremely organized.
Heather and her team are extremely helpful and knowledgeable. They were always there whenever we had questions to answer an email. Their organization walk through for the Visa appointment was spot on. Piece of cake! I highly recommend using Boots on The Ground to save yourself a lot of angst and headache.
Great team!
Heather and her team have been fantastic! I definitely would not have wanted to try to do all this myself. It's stressful enough under the best of circumstances, so having someone who knows the system and keeps up with all the latest changes was a real lifesaver. Most highly recommended!
Highly Recommend - A True Partnership
When we decided to retire to Portugal we researched a couple of relocation specialists, and the best decision (besides retiring to Portugal) was hiring Heather with Boots on the Ground. Of course, we read all the necessary tasks required to obtain our temporary Visa and it 'seemed' easy enough, until you begin to realize all the details and complexities required. During our first consultation with Heather she explained her process as well as what she does for her clients and the various packages, she also took the time to get to know us. Heather has an excellent team, she is extremely knowledgeable, resourceful, the rules here can change and she consistently researches any and all updates that occur in the process. Applying for the VISA is extremely overwhelming and stressful plus takes time, Heather is there for you every step of the way when you start to freak out, and gave us her time and the space to breathe through her guidance, kindness and availability. She truly cares about your success, she and her team work diligently to make the process as smooth as possible, by creating a system that makes what we need to do and when coherent and detailed. We have been in Lisbon for 6 months now and received our 2 year Visa-this would not have been possible without Heather to guide us every step of the way. Sara, who speaks fluent Portuguese was /is extremely helpful talking to people for me on the phone about utilities and supplies - thank you. We highly recommend Heather and her team at Boots on the Ground for the thorough, efficient, caring and successful experience. We just can't thank you all enough.
Our Expert Team
Heather S. Binder
Co-founder, Director of Marketing & Consulting
Sara
Consultant & Head Researcher
Mike Favela
Operations Manager
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