How much do Portugal golden visa lawyers charge in 2026, and what should the fee include?
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There is no statutory tariff. A full initial Golden Visa engagement commonly costs €5,000-€15,000 for the main applicant, plus about €1,000-€3,000 per dependant. Fees may be fixed, staged by milestone or separated between the investment, filing and biometric stages. The quotation should say whether it includes the eligibility review, NIF, tax representation, bank account support, source-of-funds/KYC work, fund document review, AIMA filing, replies to notifications and biometric attendance. Renewals, travel, translations, apostilles, tax advice and government charges are often extra. Ask who performs the work and whether the lawyer receives any fund commission. Undisclosed kickbacks, guaranteed approvals and fees tied to choosing one fund are serious red flags.
David Simões Fitas, Ordem dos Advogados 67185P
How much do Portugal golden visa lawyers charge in 2026, and what should the fee include? The full answer
There is no statutory tariff. A full initial Golden Visa engagement commonly costs €5,000-€15,000 for the main applicant, plus about €1,000-€3,000 per dependant. Fees may be fixed, staged by milestone or separated between the investment, filing and biometric stages. The quotation should say whether it includes the eligibility review, NIF, tax representation, bank account support, source-of-funds/KYC work, fund document review, AIMA filing, replies to notifications and biometric attendance. Renewals, travel, translations, apostilles, tax advice and government charges are often extra. Ask who performs the work and whether the lawyer receives any fund commission. Undisclosed kickbacks, guaranteed approvals and fees tied to choosing one fund are serious red flags.
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