Portugal

Joana Mendonça Ferreira is a Portuguese immigration lawyer. She is the head of legal at Global Citizen Solutions (GCS), based in Lisbon, Portugal.

GCS is a boutique investment migration consultancy firm dedicated to assisting individuals in finding suitable residency or citizenship by investment programs.

With over 15 years of experience, Mendonça has specialized in immigration law, particularly in civil and fiscal residency planning within Portugal, offering comprehensive assistance to clients from diverse backgrounds. She also has extensive experience facilitating clients in establishing new enterprises, acquiring existing businesses and properties, and promoting investments while ensuring the acquisition of the necessary visas. Before GCS, Mendonça worked with distinguished law firms.

Mendonça earned her law degree from Universidade de Lisboa (FDUL), and is a member of the Portuguese Bar Association.

She is fluent in Portuguese and English.