“Roots Global made my dream of living in Lisbon a reality. Theywere incredible throughout the D8 process. They were patient, professional, and always available to answer my questions. I am so grateful for their help and highly recommend their services.”
“My partner and I (a same-sex couple from Canada) used Roots Global for our move to Portugal on D8 visas. Our contacts and they were so empathetic and helpful. Their legal advice on our civil partnership was essential for the application. We felt completely supported throughout the entire process. Thank you, Roots!”
“We’re a cross-border couple with a toddler, and applying for residency in Portugal was a jigsaw puzzle. Roots untangled everything my D7, my husband’s reunification visa, and even our toddler’s paperwork. They were organized, responsive, and warm. Moving with a family is no joke, but Roots made it doable (and even kind of enjoyable).”
“OKAY GUYS, listen up. If you are moving to Portugal-DO NOT DO IT ALONE haha I tried to DIY it for three months and almost lost my mind. The website kept crashing, I couldn't get a NIF, and the bank wouldn't talk to me. I reached out to Roots and they literally fixed everything in two weeks. They got my NIF, opened my account, and reviewed my remote work contract. He found a tiny mistake in my employer’s letter that would have definitely caused a rejection. It’s a lot of money, yeah, but the cost of failing and having to fly back to the US is way higher.”
“I don't usually write reviews but I had to for Roots. Moving from Ankara to Portugal on the D7 with a patchwork family (my husband has a different citizenship) was a logistical disaster waiting to happen. Phelan was our guy and honestly, I don't think he sleeps? He was coordinating documents from three different countries for us. There were times I thought it would fail because of the appointment delays at AIMA, but Vanessa from the Roots team stayed on top of it and even gave us advice on finding a school for the kids in Cascais. It’s not just a visa service it’s like a full-on relocation concierge. Very professional and very kind.”
“I relocated to Portugal for my retirement and used Roots Global to apply for the D7 visa. Language was my biggest concern, but they had amazing English support and answered all of my questions kindly. Every document was explained with patience. They even helped with opening a bank accountTruly grateful.”
“I’m a blockchain developer working remotely. I chose Portugal for its crypto policies, but didn’t know where to start. Roots not only helped with the D8 visa but introduced me to a tax advisor who understands Web3. Amazing network and support.”
“Navigating the Spanish Non-Lucrative Visa as a retiree from the UK felt like trying to climb Everest in flip-flops. Maria was my Sherpa. She possesses an almost preternatural understanding of the consulate’s shifting requirements. Every document was vetted with surgical precision. I am now enjoying my twilight years in Altea, entirely due to Roots Global’s meticulous oversight.”
“Roots Global is the best for Turkish citizens. They helped me with my move to Lisbon on a D8 visa. Phelan was very helpful and Vanessa’s legal advice was very important for my case. They know exactly what the consulate wants. The whole process was very smooth. Thank you, Roots Global!”
“I’m 72, I’ve worked in oil and gas my whole life, and I just wanted to retire in the Algarve in peace. My daughter found Roots Global for me. I’m not great with computers, but Vanessa and Phelan were so patient. They didn't mind me calling them instead of using the portal. They handled the D7 passive income proof from my various pensions and UK rentals. Everything was explained in plain English, no legal jargon that makes your head spin. It felt like the old school service I’m used to, despite them being a modern company. Good lads.”
“Right, so here’s the thing. Post-Brexit, moving to Spain on an NLV is a bloody nightmare. The paperwork is mountainous. My wife and I are retirees from Bristol and we were totally overwhelmed by the private health insurance requirements and the S1 form stuff. We found Roots Global and Maria took over everything. She is SHARP. No fluff, no nonsense, just told us exactly what to do and when. We had a bit of a hiccup with our criminal record check and Maria was so patient, keeping the consulate updated so we didn't lose our slot. If you're a Brit looking to retire to the Costa del Sol, don't even try to DIY this. Call Maria.”
“Moving from Australia to Portugal is a long way, but Roots Global made the D8 process feel easy. Ollie was great with the communication and Vanessa’s legal expertise was very reassuring. They handled everything from the NIF to the final visa filing. Professional, friendly, and very effective. Cheers guys!”
“I moved to Portugal with my girlfriend. Our different passports made it messy but Roots handled it. They knew which embassies to contact, how to structure our timeline, and what paperwork would make things smoother. I’d recommend them to any binational couple.”
