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NIF in 3 days. D7 visa without the 60-day queue. Golden Visa renewals without the 900,000-case backlog. We navigate AIMA so you don't have to.

NIF[ACTIVE]
D7 VISA[PROCESSING]
GOLDEN VISA[ACTIVE]
NHR 2.0[ACTIVE]
AIMA APPT[SCHEDULED]
847
Cases handled
5–10
Days avg. turnaround
98.2%
Approval rate
34
Countries served
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// LIVE_STATUS_GRID
Updated: 2026-02-27

Government timeline vs. ours.

Every row below is a real document process. Click to expand the before/after. The yellow numbers are what AIMA quotes. The green numbers are what we deliver.

Code
Document Type
Complexity
Gov. Wait
Our Turnaround
Price
⚠ BEFORE — DIY / Government14–21 days
FORMULÁRIO MODELO 1 — AT/IRS
Identificação do Sujeito Passivo
NIF
* Preencher em português. Documentos em língua estrangeira devem ser traduzidos e autenticados...
  • 01.Book Finanças appointment (2–3 week wait in Lisbon/Porto)
  • 02.Gather notarised address proof, passport copy
  • 03.Attend in-person — Portuguese only
  • 04.Wait 5–10 days for NIF letter
  • 05.Risk: missed 15-day deadline = fines up to €7,500
✓ AFTER — DocsPortugal2–3 days
> Intake form — NIF Registration
Passport number
Country of residence
Email address
3/3 fields · Ready to submit
  • ✓Upload passport + address proof (any language)
  • ✓We file via e-balcão with certified fiscal representative
  • ✓NIF issued within 48–72 hours
⚠ BEFORE — DIY / Government30–60 days
FORMULÁRIO MODELO 1 — AT/IRS
Identificação do Sujeito Passivo
NIF
* Preencher em português. Documentos em língua estrangeira devem ser traduzidos e autenticados...
  • 01.Navigate Portuguese consulate in your country (months-long queue)
  • 02.Prove income: €11,040/yr minimum — documentation complex
  • 03.Submit D7 application (Portuguese forms, untranslated)
  • 04.Wait 30–60 days for entry visa decision
  • 05.Land in Portugal, book AIMA appointment (additional 3–6 months)
  • 06.Collect 2-year residence permit
✓ AFTER — DocsPortugal8–12 days
> Intake form — D7 Passive Income Visa
Passport number
Country of residence
Email address
3/3 fields · Ready to submit
  • ✓Complete plain-English intake form (10 mins)
  • ✓We prepare full dossier: income proof, cover letter, translations
  • ✓Consulate submission handled — we track status daily
  • ✓AIMA appointment booked on your behalf
⚠ BEFORE — DIY / Government30–45 days
FORMULÁRIO MODELO 1 — AT/IRS
Identificação do Sujeito Passivo
NIF
* Preencher em português. Documentos em língua estrangeira devem ser traduzidos e autenticados...
  • 01.Register tax residency in Portugal first
  • 02.File IFICI application via AT Portal (Portuguese-only interface)
  • 03.Prove qualifying professional category (strict criteria)
  • 04.Miss Jan 15 deadline = lose 10-year tax benefit permanently
  • 05.Typical consultant cost: €500–€2,000
✓ AFTER — DocsPortugal5–7 days
> Intake form — NHR 2.0 / IFICI Tax Regime
Passport number
Country of residence
Email address
3/3 fields · Ready to submit
  • ✓Eligibility check in 24 hours (qualifying activities verified)
  • ✓We file via AT Portal with certified tax rep
  • ✓Deadline tracking — automated reminders sent to you
  • ✓10-year IFICI status confirmed
⚠ BEFORE — DIY / Government6–9 months
FORMULÁRIO MODELO 1 — AT/IRS
Identificação do Sujeito Passivo
NIF
* Preencher em português. Documentos em língua estrangeira devem ser traduzidos e autenticados...
  • 01.Navigate 900,000-case AIMA backlog (lowest priority queue)
  • 02.Apostille + legalise all foreign documents (country-specific)
  • 03.Certified Portuguese translation for every document
  • 04.Incomplete applications rejected — restart from zero
  • 05.Miss renewal window = residency lapses
  • 06.Historical delays: up to 24 months for first card
✓ AFTER — DocsPortugal4–6 weeks
> Intake form — Golden Visa (ARI) Renewal
Passport number
Country of residence
Email address
3/3 fields · Ready to submit
  • ✓Full dossier audit — we flag missing documents before submission
  • ✓All translations + apostilles coordinated in parallel
  • ✓Biometric appointment booked within 6 months
  • ✓First card expected within 9 months (2026 AIMA SLA)
// REAL_SCENARIOS

Clients who almost got crushed by the system.

Three real scenarios. The government path. Our path. The difference is not marginal — it's the difference between making your deadline and starting over.

SCENARIO_01Remote worker, just landed· NIF Registration
CRITICAL — 15-day deadline
Without DocsPortugal

You signed a lease in Lisbon. The 15-day NIF clock started. Finanças has a 3-week appointment wait. Miss the deadline: fines up to €7,500.

Timeline:21 days (Lisbon avg.)
With DocsPortugal

NIF issued remotely in 48 hours via e-balcão. Fiscal representative appointed. Deadline met. Bank account opened next week.

Timeline:2–3 days
SCENARIO_02Retired couple, Algarve· D7 Renewal
HIGH — permit expiry
Without DocsPortugal

D7 residence permit expires in 60 days. AIMA online system returns errors. Phone line is a 2-hour hold. Forms are Portuguese-only.

Timeline:60–90 days
With DocsPortugal

We book your AIMA renewal appointment, prepare the full dossier in English, handle certified translations. You show up, stamp lands first try.

Timeline:10–14 days
SCENARIO_03Brazilian entrepreneur, São Paulo· NIF (Non-EU Fast Track)
HIGH — company formation deadline
Without DocsPortugal

Company formation requires a NIF before the notary appointment. Non-EU nationals must appoint a fiscal representative or face rejection. You have 8 days.

Timeline:14–21 days + appointment
With DocsPortugal

Power of attorney drafted, fiscal rep appointed, NIF filed via e-balcão. NIF delivered in 3 days. Notary appointment kept.

Timeline:2–3 days remote
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Portugal Document Checklist

2026 edition · 24 pages · NIF, D7, Golden Visa, NHR 2.0

Every document you'll need. Every deadline. Every fee. Translated into plain English. Used by 847+ expats since 2024.

  • →NIF application checklist (EU + non-EU)
  • →D7 income proof requirements (2026)
  • →Golden Visa fund compliance checklist
  • →NHR 2.0 qualifying activities list
  • →AIMA appointment preparation guide
// COMMON_QUESTIONS

Do I need to be in Portugal to use your service?

No. Most services — including NIF registration, D7 application prep, and NHR filing — are handled entirely remotely. We hold power of attorney where required by law.

What happens if my application is rejected?

We resubmit at no additional charge. Our 98.2% approval rate reflects our pre-submission audit — we don't file incomplete dossiers.

Is the original NHR scheme still available?

No. The original NHR ended December 2024. The new IFICI (NHR 2.0) regime launched in 2025, targeting highly qualified professionals. We assess your eligibility before you apply.

How does AIMA affect Golden Visa timelines?

AIMA replaced SEF in 2023. With 900,000+ pending cases, Golden Visa is lowest priority. However, 2026 SLA targets: biometrics within 6 months, first card within 9 months. We file complete applications only — no rescheduling.

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