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Immigration & Residence Law — Leiria, Portugal

Your legal guide
to life in
Portugal

Joana Costa Santos — Lawyer

Expert Portuguese lawyer specialising in immigration, nationality, employment and family law. Clear, honest advice for individuals, families and entrepreneurs building their future in Portugal.

Joana Costa Santos
Joana Costa Santos
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About Joana

A lawyer who knows
your world

Joana Costa Santos is a qualified Portuguese lawyer registered with the Ordem dos Advogados, specialising in immigration, nationality, employment and related areas of law. Based in Leiria, on Portugal's beautiful Silver Coast, she works with clients from across the world who are making Portugal their home or their base for business.

Joana provides clear, honest and personal legal advice. Every case is handled by Joana directly — no juniors, no handoffs. From your first free consultation to the moment your permit or visa arrives, you have one point of contact who knows your case inside out.

Leiria, Portugal
Portuguese Bar Association
Portuguese & English
Sole Practitioner
Practice Areas

Five areas.
One lawyer.

Joana handles every matter personally. Whatever your legal need, you deal directly with the expert from start to finish.

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Visas
Legal assistance with Portuguese visas, including D2, Golden Visa, D7, D8 and work visas.
D2 VisaD7 VisaGolden VisaStudent VisaD8 Visa
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Immigration Law
Residence permits and regularisation of immigration status.
Residence PermitFamily ReunificationEU CitizensAIMA
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Employment Law
Employment contracts, disputes, dismissals and labour rights. Advice for both employers and employees navigating Portuguese employment legislation.
ContractsDisputesLabour Rights
04
Family & Minors Law
Sensitive, discreet legal support for family matters. Divorce, child custody, parental rights and guardianship, handled with care and confidentiality.
DivorceChild CustodyDivision of Assets
05
Portuguese Nationality
Portuguese citizenship applications by residency, descent and marriage.
By ResidencyBy DescentBy Marriage
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Free Initial Consultation
Not sure which route is right for you? Book a free initial consultation with Joana. She will review your situation and give you clear, honest advice with no obligation.
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How It Works

From first contact to legal resolution

1
Free Consultation
Tell Joana your situation. She will assess the best legal route for your specific circumstances — clearly and honestly.
2
Document Preparation
You receive a personalised checklist. Joana manages translation, legalisation and all submission requirements on your behalf.
3
Application & Submission
Joana prepares and submits your complete application to the relevant Portuguese authorities, monitoring progress throughout.
4
Resolution
Joana keeps you informed every step of the way until your permit, visa or legal matter is fully resolved.
Get In Touch

Start your journey today

Book a free initial consultation with Joana. She will review your situation and advise the best path forward — with no obligation and complete confidentiality.

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Location
Leiria, Portugal
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Phone
+351 912 121 219
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Bar Registration
68957C
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Languages
Portuguese & English
Book a Consultation
Free initial consultation — in person in Leiria or online