Portugal

Raquel de Matos Esteves

Raquel de Matos Esteves

Portugal Immigration Consultant

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Raquel de Matos Esteves is a Portuguese immigration lawyer. She is the founding partner of RME Legal, a Lisbon-based tax consultancy and immigration firm.

RME Legal was founded in 2021 to provide a range of legal services to local and international clients, focusing on offering legal assistance to investors across all aspects of their immigration journey from relocation to international tax consultancy and real estate.

Prior to that, Esteves served as a lawyer and consultant across several law firms, tax consultancy firms and immigration services companies in Portugal, where she was responsible for leading international projects and overseeing teams.

She holds a master’s degree in law and management from Universidade Católica Portuguesa and a law degree from Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Lisboa.

She is a member of the Portuguese Bar Association.

Esteves speaks fluent Portuguese and English.

Company

RME Legal, Soc. de Advogados, SP, RL

Avenida António Augusto de Aguiar

Lisbon

Portugal

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What would be our tax situation if we move to Portugal as United States citizens?

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What kind of cultural contribution can I make to get the golden visa in Portugal?

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What sources of passive income are accepted for Portugal’s D7 visa?

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How can I get Portugal’s D7 visa if my passive income comes from the U.S. government in the form of a disability benefit?

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How does the artistic contribution route work for the Portuguese golden visa?

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How long does the criminal record remain valid while applying for Portugal’s D7 visa?

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How can I apply for a Portuguese golden visa through the purchase of property?

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How can we expect a return on investment for Portugal’s Golden Visa through the artistic support pathway?

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How can we use a family member’s golden visa property in Portugal to obtain easier visa access?

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What kind of proof of income can I submit to support my Portugal digital nomad visa application?

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How can I choose which artistic projects I can invest in to get a Portuguese golden visa?

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How can investors apply for a Portuguese Golden Visa through non-real-estate routes immediately?

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How can I apply for NHR in Portugal without residing there full-time?

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What type of residence permit can be obtained in Portugal after getting the D7 visa?

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How can I start the Portugal golden visa application process without investing liquid assets right away?

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How can I use a loan for my Portuguese Golden Visa investment?

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Can I get the Portuguese golden visa now by investing in the autonomous region of Azores?

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How much do I have to pay upfront for a property to be able to start my Portugal golden visa application?

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What are the healthcare plans available to Golden Visa holders in Portugal?

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How can a foreign investor purchase property in Portugal outside of Golden Visa purposes?

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What important points came out of the latest meeting on Portugal’s Golden Visa?

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How will the recent changes in Portugal’s Golden Visa regulations affect existing visa holders?

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How can I renew my Portuguese Golden Visa without having to start a business venture?

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What kind of legal status would Portugal’s “expression of interest” grant me?

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What are the consequences of not renewing my Portuguese passport as a naturalized citizen?

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How do children of naturalized Portuguese citizens through the Golden Visa pathway become eligible for citizenship?

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How can I currently submit an application to the Portuguese Golden Visa?

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What kind of passive income qualifies me for the Portuguese digital nomad visa?

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How much time do I have to finalize my real estate purchase to qualify for the Portuguese Golden Visa?

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How can I buy commercial property in Faro to be eligible for the Portuguese Golden Visa?

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What are the latest updates about Portugal's inclusion in the United States' Amigos Act?

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Until when can I still apply for the Golden Visa in Portugal?

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What happens to my son after he turns 18 as a holder of the Portuguese Golden Visa?

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How do the new Portuguese Golden Visa property renting requirements affect current visa holders?

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Will the donation option still be available to qualify for Portuguese residency by investment?

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Is there a window for investors to still apply for Portugal’s Golden Visa or are the applications immediately closed after the announcement by the PM?

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What happens to investors who are already in the process of applying for a Portuguese golden visa with the new decision to end it?

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What kind of taxes would I expect to pay in Portugal if I apply for its Golden Visa and live there, if any?

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How can I rent out the property I purchase in Portugal to obtain a Golden Visa?

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How do I as a non habitual resident in Portugal apply for permanent residency?

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How would my residency in Portugal affect the company I work for in the United States?

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What visa options do digital nomads have in Portugal?

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What is the difference between the D7 and the golden visa in Portugal?

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What is the estimated timeline of obtaining a Portuguese Golden Visa?

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How is dual nationality treated by Portuguese authorities in terms of golden visa?

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