Earned, not paid

The people who helped us

Every professional in this directory is someone we personally used in our move to Portugal, or someone vouched for by people we trust. Nobody bought their way here. When you request a warm introduction, Elena personally writes to them about your situation. They are expecting you. The conversation starts already trusting.

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How it works

  • You request a warm introduction
  • Elena reviews and writes to the professional personally
  • They reach out to you within 48 hours
  • You decide if they are a fit for you

Why we built this

  • Finding a good lawyer in a foreign country is the hardest part of moving
  • The best professionals do not advertise. They work by referral.
  • We had to find them the hard way. You should not have to.

What it costs you

  • The introduction is free for you
  • The professional pays us a referral fee only if you choose to work with them
  • This means we only get paid when you get genuine help
  • Nobody is on this directory because they paid to be
Immigration
In development
Coming soon

Immigration lawyer

The lawyer who took our case after the first one declined. Portuguese visa specialists, paralegals who handle the paperwork.

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In development
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Visa paralegal

Document preparation, apostille handling, appointment scheduling, the unglamorous work that makes an application succeed.

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Fiscal & Tax
In development
Coming soon

Fiscal representative & accountant

The fiscal rep who got our NIF before we arrived, and an accountant who actually understands expat tax.

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Real Estate
In development
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Estate & buyers' agent

Agents we have worked with, and a buyers' agent who represents you, not the seller.

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Healthcare
In development
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GP, paediatrician, specialists

Doctors accepting expat patients, the paediatrician who took our kids, specialists who speak English.

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Education
In development
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School directors & tutors

The school directors who took our children, and the Portuguese language tutors who helped us settle.

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Homestead
In development
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Electricians, plumbers, builders

The tradespeople we have actually used on our own house. The ones who turned up and did good work.

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Legal & Admin
In development
Coming soon

Notaries & document services

Notaries for property and powers of attorney, and the document services that handle translation and certification.

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Want to be a Trusted Pro?

If you are a professional in Portugal who serves expats and you would like to be considered, we are not accepting open applications. Trusted Pros are people Elena has personally worked with or who come recommended by people Elena trusts. If you have a mutual connection, that is the way in.

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