Nationality, Immigration and Golden Visa

The Department of Citizenship and Immigration is divided into three areas of activity, comprising the provision of legal services related to obtaining Portuguese Citizenship, Visas and Residence Permits and also Residence Permits for Investment Activity – ARI/Golden Visa.
With regard to nationality, the Department is responsible for the management and regulation of processes related to the assignment, acquisition, loss and reacquisition of citizenship. Whether your eligibility stems from grandparents, parents, descent or residency, our experienced professionals are dedicated to providing personalized assistance, offering support and guidance at every stage of the process of obtaining Portuguese citizenship.
The objective is to promote a transparent, accessible and efficient approach, ensuring that all processes are conducted with rigor and respect for the rights of the clients, being dedicated to providing a service of excellence, with a focus on innovation and continued improvement of our services.

Within the scope of Visas and Residence Permits, the Department offers specialized legal advice on the spectrum of obtaining visas and granting residence permits to individuals and/or families who wish to settle in Portugal, regardless of the desired time period.
Our team assists clients at every stage of the process, from advising on the types of visas available to preparing and submitting necessary documents. We are governed by the premise that each client is unique, which results in a case-by-case analysis of each process, providing excellent and personalized service to meet their specific needs and individual objectives.
Our primary focus is on ensuring that immigration processes are handled with maximum efficiency and legal compliance.

Finally, with regard to Residence Permits for Investment Activity – ARI/Golden Visa, with a footprint that extends from the genesis of the program in Portugal and which covers about 1000 investors and families, the team responsible for the Department has ensured the daily provision of specialized services related to that legal regime for investors and clients of the most diverse origins and nationalities.
Having a large and experienced team, this allows Ana Bruno & Associados to offer precise and effective guidance at all stages of the process, from the first approach and evaluation of legal and investment options to the implementation of the Golden Visa. Here, Ana Bruno & Associados aims to ensure not only an efficient and fruitful process, but also a true integration of investors and their families into the community.
Since the area of Immigration and, in particular, the Golden Visa is transversal to the most diverse areas of the Law, the Golden Visa Department seeks to advise its Clients in an integrated manner with the other Departments of the Firm, in a true one-stop shop perspective, guaranteeing them tailor-made advice.