Move to Portugal with someone who knows exactly how to get it done.
Carlos is Portuguese, born and raised in the Algarve, and personally handles your relocation from the first document to the final appointment.
Tell Carlos what you're trying to achieve — he'll tell you where to start.
Prefer email? Email CarlosPortugal's bureaucracy is complex.
Mistakes compound.
“I spent three months in a loop of wrong offices, missing documents and forms I couldn’t read — before I gave up and called Carlos.”
— Louise & James, UK. Relocated to Vilamoura, 2024.
Portugal's bureaucracy is genuinely complex
NIF, AIMA, Finanças, IMT, SNS — each a separate body with different requirements, all in Portuguese.
Time you lose is time in your new life you don't get back
Every week spent chasing documents is a week not spent on the beach, at the restaurant, or with your family.
Mistakes compound
A NIF without a fiscal representative. The wrong bank. An AIMA appointment with incomplete documents. Each error pushes everything else back.
Local knowledge cannot be Googled
Which Finanças office handles non-residents most efficiently. Which bank is right for your nationality. Carlos knows.
Carlos handles your relocation personally — not a team, not a ticket, not a chatbot.
Born and raised in the Algarve, Carlos has navigated Portuguese bureaucracy from both sides — as a local professional who has built his practice helping people from the UK, Ireland, USA, South Africa, UAE and beyond settle here successfully.
When you contact Algarve Made Easy, you speak directly to Carlos. He reviews your situation, builds your plan and handles every appointment, document and follow-up personally. There is no handoff.
Every step, grouped by your situation
Whether you're planning from abroad or already dealing with Portuguese bureaucracy, Carlos handles the right things in the right order.
Moving to Portugal
Moving with Family
Sorting the Remaining Admin
Ongoing Concierge
Three ways to work with Carlos
All AME fees are separate from government fees, third-party costs and insurance premiums, which are always disclosed upfront.
Essentials
The two documents every expat in Portugal needs first.
- NIF registration at Finanças
- Bank account at the right bank for your nationality
- Full document preparation
- In-person appointment support
- MB Way activation
- Fiscal representation (if required)
Government fees and bank charges are separate and disclosed upfront.
Full Setup
Complete relocation from first document to settled life.
- NIF registration
- Bank account opening
- Visa & residency guidance (D7, D8, EU registration)
- AIMA appointment management
- Healthcare & SNS registration
- Health insurance (arranged free as ASF broker)
- Utility setup — electricity, water, internet
- Driving licence exchange coordination
- Ongoing support for 90 days
Government fees, AIMA costs and third-party charges are separate and disclosed before any commitment.
Ongoing Concierge
Carlos on call for long-term residents who need reliable local support.
- Residency renewal management
- AIMA appointment support
- Property administration assistance
- Translation & notary coordination
- Local appointment accompaniment
- Priority WhatsApp access to Carlos
Billed monthly. No long-term commitment required.
All services also available individually. Ask Carlos about individual service pricing →
What clients say
Built on local knowledge,
delivered personally.
Every insurance you need in Portugal — arranged free.
From car insurance to cyber security. From health to funeral. From pets to boats. Whatever you need, Carlos arranges it — correctly, in the right insurer, at no cost to you.
As an ASF Certified broker, Carlos earns a regulated commission from the insurer. You pay only the annual premium, directly to them. Nothing to Carlos.
Practical guides on moving to Portugal
Income requirements, documents, AIMA timeline — and the honest truth about wait times.
Read article Residency & AIMA12–24 months for the residency card. What you can do while you wait.
Read article Algarve LivingVilamoura, Lagos, Albufeira, Tavira — an honest comparison from someone who grew up here.
Read articleFAQ
Two separate timelines: the consular D7 visa typically takes 1–3 months. The AIMA residency card — issued after you arrive in Portugal — currently takes 12–24 months. You live and stay in Portugal legally throughout the entire AIMA wait. We tell every client this upfront. Source: aima.gov.pt.
Yes — and Carlos can arrange it remotely before you arrive. A NIF (Número de Identificação Fiscal) is required for almost everything: opening a bank account, signing a lease, registering with AIMA, setting up utilities. Getting it before arrival means everything else can move faster from day one.
Yes — for the D7, D8 and most other visas, health insurance covering Portugal with a minimum of €30,000 coverage must be in place before the consular appointment. As an ASF Certified insurance broker, Carlos arranges this as part of the visa preparation process at no additional charge.
It depends on your nationality and profile. Portuguese banks have different internal policies and not all will accept all nationalities. Carlos knows which bank — and which specific branch — has the best track record for your situation. He prepares all documentation in advance and accompanies you to the appointment.
EU Succession Regulation 650/2012 affects how your Portuguese property is handled after death. It is strongly advisable to have a Portuguese will that expressly designates the applicable law. Carlos coordinates with his network of notaries and lawyers to handle this correctly.
One person. Every step. Carlos is Portuguese, born in the Algarve, speaks four languages, holds an ASF insurance licence and has a direct personal network of lawyers, accountants, notaries and tradespeople. You are not assigned to a team — Carlos handles your relocation himself, from the first conversation to the final appointment.
Tell Carlos your situation.
He’ll review it personally and tell you exactly what you need, in the right order — with a clear view of timelines and costs. No commitment required.
