WHO IT'S FOR · D3 · 90.2
Who Article 90.2
Residency Is For
Status for highly qualified professionals with a degree or proven experience — with the option to apply while already in Portugal
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BENEFITS · D3 · 90.2
Key Benefits of
Article 90.2 Residency
2+3 years
Legal status for 2 years, renewable for another 3. A direct path to permanent residency and EU citizenship
No exit required
Apply while already in Portugal — faster and easier than a consular visa
Schengen
Visa-free travel across 27 EU countries with your Portuguese residence card
Family
Family members get residency too — study, work, healthcare and social benefits
EU job market
Legal work, official salary, contracts, taxes and pension — career opportunities in the EU
Social protection
Access to public healthcare, education, social insurance and banking services
DOCUMENTS · CHECKLIST
What documents you need
IN PORTUGAL
Documents in Portugal
The package proving your tax status, employment and income for your AIMA application
Required documents
NIF — Portuguese tax number
Rental agreement or proof of ownership (sometimes for at least 1 year)
Employment or service contract of at least 1 year, with a salary from €2,400/mo
Your last 2–3 invoices and proof of stable income (if required)
Account with a Portuguese bank
Completed residency application form
IN YOUR COUNTRY OF CITIZENSHIP / RESIDENCE
Documents to prepare beforehand
Personal documents and proof of qualifications that you prepare in your home country
Required documents
Passport (all valid ones) + 2 photos
Criminal record certificate with apostille
Travel health insurance (from €30,000)
Flights to Portugal
University degree (with apostille and translation)
CV and proof of work experience
ROADMAP · STAGES
From preparation
to Portuguese citizenship
We review every case individually, factoring in your country, role and family setup
1–2 months
Document preparation
NIF, apostilled degree, CV, bank account, address
Arrival
Arrival in Portugal
Preparing your AIMA application on the ground
≈ 90 business days
Residency application (AIMA)
Appointment, Article 90.2 application, lawyer support. Two-year residence card
After 2 years
Residency renewal
Renew your residence permit for another 3 years without leaving
Final stage
Path to EU citizenship
Document preparation and A2 language level. Obtaining your EU passport
"Portugal isn't just a move. It's a strategic decision that opens the door to stability, freedom and an EU passport for the whole family"
MARGARITA KURBANOVA · Managing Partner, Vesper Advisory
✦ Timelines are approximate and may vary depending on the workload of AIMA and the consulate
PRICING
Choose your level of support
BASIC
€490
Start & preparation
NIF + NISS
Personal checklist
2×45 min consultation with an expert
Chat manager
Lawyer review
AIMA appointment
STANDARD ✦ POPULAR
€1,100
Full package up to the visa
NIF + NISS + checklist
2×60 min + chat manager
Document review by a lawyer
Consulate appointment arranged
AIMA appointment
Lawyer support at AIMA
PREMIUM
€3,800
Full-cycle up to the residence card
Everything in Standard
AIMA appointment + lawyer support
Status management up to the card
Unlimited consultations
Tax consultation + IRS
3+ specialists on the team
FAMILY
€6,200
Up to 4 people included
Everything in Premium for each family member
Family reunification paperwork
Unlimited consultations
3+ specialists, priority support
Our commitment: a fixed price for Vesper's support, with no hidden fees for our services. Government fees, translations and third-party services are paid separately; we support you at every step
ADD-ONS
Additional services
AIMA government fee on submission
€406.90
Residence permit renewal
€181.50
Family reunification (1 child)
€177.40
Bank account opening
€1,450
Apostille / duplicates
from €100
Document translation
€20 / page
Notarization
€20 / document
Document delivery
€15
Accountant
from €200/mo
Citizenship
€250
Powers of attorney and criminal-record and marital-status certificates are not included in the packages — they are paid separately
WHY IT PAYS OFF
An investment in your future
80+ hours
of time saved
We take on the bureaucracy, appointments and dealings with government offices for you
€3–7k
total investment
An investment in removing the hassle and clearing the red tape. The agency guides you from the first step to the result
99.2%
approved applications
Checklists, deadline tracking and pre-review of documents at every step
EU passport
Path to citizenship
Article 90.2 residency is a reliable path to permanent status and Portuguese citizenship
OFFICIALLY IN PORTUGAL SINCE 2019
Ready to start your
Article 90.2 journey?
Experienced local lawyers and immigration consultants in Portugal. We handle the entire process — from first contact to residency and citizenship
CONTACTS
Mob / WhatsApp
+351 91 202 47 77Telegram
@vesperadvisoryAddress
Av. Engenheiro Adelino Amaro Da Costa, Edificio Central Office, nº189 E, escritorio 12, 2750-279 Cascais, Portugal
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