“Maria is a lovely human being and a wonderfully supportive professional. The process of acquiring the residence permit is complicated, and I never could have done it on my own. Maria is always so helpful and patient with all of my questions. I highly recomemnd working with Maria and the Roots Global team if you are interested in living overseas!”
“Roots absolutely saved me from drowning in Spanish bureaucracy. I’m a digital nomad living in Seville now, but a month ago I was spiraling trying to figure out what consulate to apply through and how to prove my income. They took over and just handled it. I had my appointment, my docs in order, and a calm brain for the first time in weeks.”
“Moved from Sydney to Lisbon on a D8. Roots Global is the business. super responsive, knows the Lisbon scene, and actually made the paperwork tolerable. Theri head of legal is just amazing; her legal knowledge is top-tier. They helped me with everything from the NIF to finding a reliable accountant for my NHR 20 setup. If you're an Aussie moving to PT, these guys are the gold standard. Don't settle for anything less. Cheers guys!”
“MY GOD. The amount of paperwork I would’ve had to do if I didn’t go with Roots. As a single woman, moving to Lisbon with zero EU ties, the D7 visa was intimidating af. But they broke it down for me, no jargon, clear steps. Massive thanks to whoever handled my case, you were incredible.”
“As an artist, I never thought I could live in Europe legally without going through a million hurdles. But Roots Global made it real. I now live in Madrid teaching art classes online. They handled my digital nomad visa with such care even when I was behind on sending documents, they kept me on track. Obrigado, team!”
“Roots Global assisted with my move from the UK to Barcelona on a Digital Nomad Visa. Their expertise regarding the specific requirements for British citizens post-Brexit was impressive. Our lawyers local knowledge in Spain ensured that the final residency steps were completed without delay. A very high standard of service that I would recommend to anyone.”
“I moved to Portugal to launch a crypto startup (yep one of those people). D8 visa made sense but the rules weren’t always clear. Roots broke it down for me, kept my paperwork watertight, and even put me in touch with a local accountant. Lisbon’s been great so far. 10/10 experience.”
“I moved to Madrid for graduate school and wanted to transition to a long-term residency after. Roots explained every pathway clearly. They didn’t push me to make decisions quickly, just gave me information, and let me choose what felt best. I felt respected. Highly recommend them to students and young professionals from Asia.”
“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.”
