“We’re a UK couple with no kids who decided to slow down life and move to rural Portugal on the D7. At first, it was just a Pinterest dream, then I started reading about police checks, apostilles, proof of accommodation, and my brain basically shut down. We almost signed a lease that wouldn’t have been considered valid proof for the visa-Roots Global caught that in time and helped us negotiate a contract that actually mentioned the right details. They also walked us through the madness of shipping original documents around for apostilles without losing anything. On consulate day, I was shaking, but the officer actually complimented how “complete” our file looked. The approval didn’t come fast, but RG kept checking in so we didn’t spiral every time a week passed with no update. if we’d tried to wing this ourselves, we might still be stuck in Birmingham arguing with printers 😂😂😂”
“Spain NLV, solo move from Chicago. The financial requirements and medical insurance rules were super confusing; every website had different numbers. Roots Global gave me one clear target amount and helped me pick insurance the consulate wouldn’t reject. Worth it just for the peace of mind.”
“Longer review but worth sharing: I’d been researching Dubai company formation for months and everything online contradicted everything else. RG finally laid it all out clearly-what documents I needed, how long each step would take, and the actual costs. Once I hired them, they handled every step: establishing the company, visa medical, Emirates ID, and the banking nightmare I’d heard so much about. They even booked my appointments and checked all paperwork before submission. Genuinely one of the best professional services I’ve ever hired.”
“I’m a British software engineer and went for the Portugal Digital Nomad Visa after my company went remote-first. I started out trying to piece everything together from Reddit threads and government pages that contradicted each other. The worst part was not knowing the real timelines: how long the consulate might take, when to open a Portuguese bank account, when to sign a lease. Roots Global gave me a realistic schedule instead of the “official” fairy-tale ones. They set up my NIF remotely, introduced me to a bank that actually knew the visa, and made sure my employment contract clearly stated remote work and jurisdiction so the consulate wouldn’t freak out. When the consulate suddenly changed the income threshold, RG emailed me the same day with updated numbers and a plan to show extra savings as backup.”
“I am writing a review especially because I hired this amazing group in August of 2025 before I could really find reviews for them. Thank goodness I did. We had a complex situation- moving from USA with a child, a W2 job, but also our own business. this group knows exactly what the Spanish government looks for in these applications. RootsGlobal made this process very clear through their document workflow website and were always responsive in business hours. I cannot stress enough that this group helped us avoid pitfalls in paperwork even when it seemed clear what we needed. We applied for our Digital Nomad Visas when we arrived in the country in October of 2025 and received our Visas at the end of November. the team has since been super helpful and clear about the other steps I need to take once the visa was accomplished. many thanks team!”
“I was mainly trying to understand whether the Golden Visa was even right for me. They gave me a balanced breakdown of risks, timelines, and residency requirements. No pressure, just clarity.”
“As a Canadian retiree, I was overwhelmed by the Portugal Retirement / D7 requirements. I had pensions from two different countries, savings, and a small rental income, and I didn’t know how to present it without confusing the consulate. Roots Global basically turned my messy finances into a clean narrative: they told me exactly which pension letters to use, how many months of bank statements were “enough,” and which accounts to highlight. Getting health insurance that actually met the Portuguese rules was another stress point and told me which one ticked all the boxes. We also had some drama with the bank in Portugal not understanding my foreign address; RG jumped on a call with the bank and sorted it out while I was half-asleep in Vancouver. The AIMA appointment wait was long, but they prepared me so well that when the day came, it felt routine instead of terrifying. Moving countries in your 60s is no joke, but they made it feel possible. I’m very grateful.”
“Quick shoutout: Roots Global helped me not miss the 90-day in-country deadline after arriving in Spain on the DN route. I’m the king of procrastination so… that alone was worth the fee.”
“I applied for the Spain Non-Lucrative Visa with my partner and two kids, and I still can’t believe how much paperwork a single move can generate. We’d read horror stories about people being refused over “insufficient means” or weird insurance issues. Roots Global walked us through the income thresholds for a family of four, helped us pick a compliant private health insurance policy, and made sure our lease contract actually worked as valid proof of housing. The consulate in London had a crazy backlog, so RG kept adjusting our document dates so nothing would expire while we were waiting. They reminded us to get the criminal background checks early enough for apostilles but not so early that they’d be considered “too old.” I would’ve messed that up on my own for sure. On appointment day, we walked in with a super tidy folder, everything labeled and translated, and the officer barely asked any questions. When the approval email came in, I felt like sending RG flowers. Now we’re in Valencia, kids are in school, and that mountain of bureaucracy is finally behind us.”
“Spain Digital Nomad Visa from Toronto. The hardest part for me was proving my remote income in a way the consulate would accept. RG coached me on which contracts, invoices, and pay slips to include and how far back they should go. Super relieved it worked first try.”
“I’m a US freelancer and thought I could DIY the Portugal D7 because I’m “good with forms.” I was very wrong and needed some help with financial proof and the housing situation. Roots Global broke it all into steps: the FBI check, apostille, then getting a Portuguese NIF and bank account, and only then locking in my consulate appointment so nothing expired mid-process. They even warned me about how long the consulate in DC was actually taking-way longer than the official estimate ha. When one statement showed the wrong address, they had me fix it before submission, which probably avoided confusion. It felt like having a project manager for my entire move. When the visa finally came through, it was almost anticlimactic because the stressful part had already been handld.”
