Getting your visa stamped is only part of the process. Here's what to actually check before hiring an agency — whether it's us or anyone else.
This isn't just convenience — it's a capability signal. Portuguese visa rules are strict and document-heavy: a genuine rental contract, correct local paperwork, in-person verification. A team with people only in your home country, or only in Portugal, often can't handle these requirements reliably. An agency present in both places can act locally when something needs to be handled on the ground, and understands your situation from where you started.
The visa stamp is not the finish line. What happens next matters more: the AIMA residence permit appointment, tax registration, and ongoing business execution once you're actually operating in Portugal. Ask any agency directly — do they help after the stamp, or does the relationship end there?
You should know the full cost breakdown upfront — service fees vs. government fees — before signing anything. If an agency is vague about costs, that's worth noticing.
Ask how many cases they've handled, and for how long. A track record you can verify (reviews, case examples, direct references) is more reliable than promises.
Effizent Europe maintains physical offices in Porto, Portugal and New Delhi, India, and supports clients through AIMA appointments, taxation, and business execution — not just the visa stamp.