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I cannot say enough positive things about Global Citizens Solutions and the support they provided throughout the process of securing my resident visa in Portugal. From start to finish, their team was attentive, diligent, and extremely knowledgeable, making what could have been a very complex and overwhelming process feel manageable and well‑organized.
Communication was truly excellent — timely, clear, and consistent — and I always felt informed and supported at every step. They were efficient and proactive, anticipating questions before I even had to ask, and always taking the time to explain details in a way that was easy to understand. Their guidance was practical, thorough, and genuinely helpful.
Most importantly, I felt confident knowing I was working with professionals who clearly understand the nuances of the Portuguese residency process and are committed to their clients’ success. I am incredibly grateful for their expertise and dedication, and I would highly recommend Global Citizens Solutions to anyone navigating immigration or residency abroad. A special thanks to my team of experts Carolina Cavalcanti and João Recker, who have been by my side throughout this entire process. It has been a true pleasure working with you.

A truly exceptional experience. They walked us through the D7 process and turned what looked like an over whelming effort into a fairly straightforward one. We were well (if not over) prepared for our consulate visit. They accompanied us to our AIMA appointment where they presented all the paper work and all we needed to do was sit and wait to be called for our picture and to sign documents.

Our contacts were personable, professional, attentive, highly organized, quick to respond to questions/concerns and above all extremely knowledgeable about the requirements needed for this process. In my opinion the price they charge for this service (that makes it as stress free as possible) is a fair price.

If you're looking to relocate to Portugal, I strongly recommend that you partner with GCS. GCS advised me on acquiring a Portugal Golden Visa in 2025.

I decided to go with GCS after having a very helpful and informative call with Willyan. João, Jaime, and Leticia were responsible for handling my case, and I really appreciate how kind, knowledgeable, and communicative all of them were. We began the process in late July 2025 and had the application submitted in early September 2025 - a total of about 6 weeks, an incredibly quick turnaround. GCS gave me very clear instructions and guided me through every step.

Just as they did with my initial application, GCS handled everything around my biometrics appointment smoothly and professionally. I was fortunate that my appointment was also scheduled incredibly quickly after my application (scheduled 1 month later in October 2025, appointment occurred 5 months later in February 2026). GCS handled all of my documents, and a GCS lawyer (Alice) kindly guided me through the entire appointment.

How quickly the initial application process moves is really up to you - it's up to you to provide the documents that GCS needs. That means there's some hands-on involvement with the process, but personally I preferred this so that I could understand what information was needed and why. I want to emphasize as well that GCS is not a financial advisor, meaning they cannot provide advice regarding in which fund to invest - you should have a separate personal financial advisor who can run due diligence against the funds that you're considering.

All in all, I can't think of anything GCS could have done better in assisting me, and I'm looking forward to continuing to work with them.

Very good experience. Interacted with Alberto and Lorenzo to start, then worked with Ines, Ana, Caroline, Beatrice, Julia and owner Patrcia. They are always available by email or zoom. Good value, client oriented . Highly recommend

This company is amazing!! They were incredibly knowledgeable about every step of the Visa process and gave us constant guidance throughout. After years of thinking about it, we finally moved to Portugal and Global Citizen Solutions made it possible. I would recommend them to anybody who is looking to move.

I was hesitant to hire GCS because of the cost, but they have been well worth it. From getting my VFS appointment (which I had been unsuccessful doing for 2 months), to the peace of mind that they were reviewing and making sure I had the documents I needed, to videoconference calls for all clients from the managing director when the immigration laws were changing, it was a relief to have someone knowledgeable to go to with all my questions.
Could I have done it myself? Maybe, but there is enough stress and things to do when you are already moving to a new country without reinventing the wheel. Rachel and Leandro and the entire team were outstanding with help and their responses to my thousand questions, and assistance at the AIMA appointment.

I engaged GCS to support us in applying for the Portugal Golden Visa for our family and have to say that they have been amazing in supporting us on this journey. Despite the various setbacks and changes in the laws, GCS has always kept us updated in a timely manner and also helped to provide recommendations on the best way forward. What I also liked was that GCS was upfront about the costs, with no hidden fees and were very clear on what support they can or cannot provide.

I'd like to call out Joao Recker (immigration law) as well as Lourenco Alvares (investment services) especially who were extremely helpful and responsive throughout this time.

I retained GCS to help with my golden visa processing on a very tight timeline back in 2023 with the impending termination of real estate pathway. They moved very fast clearly explaining the overall process, helped me gather the required documents with proper notarization or apostilling and also for opening a bank account in Portugal. Vanessa Andrade and Julia Monteiro were super helpful with the submission of my GV application. The team was in constant touch providing periodic updates on the program. Recently Marina Santos and João Recker helped me with my biometrics appointment. They clearly communicated what to expect for the appointment, came fully prepared for the in-person appointment and ensured that the whole process went smoothly. So far I have only good things to say about my experience working with GCS and highly recommend them.

I have been working with Global Citizen Solutions for several years and cannot say enough good things about them. They have been there through the entire Golden Visa process and have always been professional, enthusiastic, personable, encouraging and for me the most important was there follow through and communication. I always knew what was going on and living outside of Portugal they have made it extremely easy. I have no hesitation in recommending them!

Incredibly pleased with our experience with Global Citizen Solutions. All the staff including Carolina, Lourenço, Inês and Alice have been prompt, knowledgeable and very professional. They patiently and competently answer all our numerous questions and have made the entire process easy and seamless. Cannot recommend them enough!!

I have had such an incredible experience working with Luan Alves and Rachel Carmine! They have been extremely knowledgeable about changing laws, responsive to emails and very professional. I couldn't image going through this process without them. Thank you!!

I had such a good experience with GCS & would absolutely recommend it for anyone wanting a smooth, stress free visa process. This process would have been so difficult to do without them & I am so glad I opted for this route. Luan Alves & Rachel Carmine were so incredibly helpful, always responded quickly, and overall made this experience so easy for my sister and I. I'm so grateful to have had them!! Thank you thank you!

We researched a number of options when planning our move to Portugal, and GCS was our choice because of their responsiveness, experience and positive reviews. We were not disappointed, and, in fact, were very pleased with the assistance and advice they provided every step of the way. In particular, our Case Executive, Ana G. and our Immigration Lawyer, Florbela L., were wonderful to work with. They always answered our questions quickly and thoroughly, provided us with a detailed timeline and identified the steps we needed to take at every turn. Above all, they always remained cheerful, upbeat and positive! The company is very aware of all the proposed changes under discussion in Portuguese immigration law. They are able to update their recommendations very quickly as the rules change, which made us more comfortable going into our final meeting with AIMA. We highly recommend GCS.

I highly recommend GCS - the entire team (Aline, João, Jaime, etc.) has been there for us every step of the way to help us obtain our residency. They have provided valuable advice and insight into the process and we've already had our friends sign use them for their Golden Visas. While no one can control the speed at which the Portuguese government processes all the applications, GCS has been extremely prompt in replying to any questions we have.

Global Citizen Solutions has been fantastic every step of the way. From the very beginning, they’ve been incredibly gracious, responsive, and thorough. They made sure all of our questions and concerns were fully addressed, and often anticipated things we hadn’t even thought about—providing helpful information and thoughtful suggestions throughout the process.

We especially appreciate that they are locally based in Lisbon, with strong ties to what’s happening on the ground in Portugal. Everyone on the entire team has been wonderful. They supported us every step of the way on our journey so far and we’ve always felt well taken care of.

We evaluated several different companies before deciding on GCS, and every interaction since has confirmed that we made the right choice. We highly recommend Global Citizen Solutions to anyone considering their services.

The GCS team enabled a seamless and low stress experience with preparing my packet for visa review and with the biometrics review process. I never could have navigated this process without them. I would highly recommend working with the team.

I highly recommend Global Citizen Solutions (GCS) for anyone navigating the Portuguese Golden Visa program. Their "one-stop-shop" model is truly exceptional—having tax, real estate, and legal services all under one roof made a complex, multi-year process feel seamless and well-coordinated.

I want to give special recognition to Julia Monteiro, the Legal Manager. Julia was on top of my case for over two years, consistently removing blockers and providing vital support with the Portuguese embassies in both the UAE and Egypt. What stood out most was her personal commitment; she was physically present with me during the biometrics collection in South Portugal, which provided immense peace of mind. If you are looking for a firm that offers both professional expertise and dedicated personal support, GCS is the right choice.

Very kind and proactive team that guided me through the process. Everyone was knowledgable and overall I was very happy and comfortable with my decision to work with them.

When we began to plan for our retirement we spent time researching various relocation companies. As always we selected three and had preliminary calls with each. After the three calls it was immediately obvious that GCS was the best. Since then we have relocated to Portugal and patted ourselves on the back for finding the most professional, knowledgeable, and helpful group of people. Not only have they helped us with all the legal and statutory issues, they connected us with the best real estate brokers, and set up our banking and health insurance. We have been in Portugal for 9 months and still have a positive working relationship with GCS. The very best thing about them is they will stay with you to help for as long as you need them. If you have any questions about taxes, health insurance, residency, finances, or anything else the team is there to help. If they can’t answer a question they will take the time to connect you with someone who can. Absolutely the best decision we have made related to our relocation abroad!!!

Yanimar assisted us on every step of the process and connected us up with necessary banking and other service providers who facilitated the steps towards my golden visa. I can’t recommend them highly enough, Mark Fischer