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In 2025, 17% of our new clients came from referrals (1 in 6) - families who trusted us enough to recommend us to people they care about. When clients put their reputation on the line, that's the ultimate endorsement.

We specialize in getting you European residency and citizenship through investment solutions that meet Golden Visa requirements. We are your all-in-one partner for every step of your path to becoming an EU resident—from fund selection to citizenship.

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What they say about us!

​A proven track record of 800+ successful Portugal Golden Visa cases and an average ​4.8-star rating

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Track Record That Speaks for Itself

800+ families guided. €100M+ in investments coordinated. 100% approval rate since 2020.

Specializing in European Residency by Investment programs, we offer a full spectrum of funds to meet your needs. We focus on the Portugal Golden Visa program and growing demand from our clients in The Golden Portugal Visa program as countries like Greece, and Hungary expand investment pathways.

Based in Lisbon, our team combines local insights with international experience and financial expertise. Our IMC-certified CEO brings institutional-grade rigor to every case, and we’re committed to world-class service, transparent information, and peace of mind across your 5-7 year journey toward EU citizenship and a brighter future.

Our fastest case: 6 weeks from start to submission (average: 3-4 months)

Why Families Choose The Golden Portugal

A Boutique Agency Built Differently

While most immigration firms spread thin across dozens of countries, we've made a deliberate choice: 90% of our practice is Portugal Golden Visa. This focus isn't limiting—it's liberating.
Trusted by Americans, Canadians, Britishs, and families from 40+ nationalities.

Speed Without Shortcuts

International clients working with Portuguese systems often experience frustration with response times and communication gaps. We bridge that gap with 48-hour guaranteed SLA* for all inquiries throughout your entire 5-7 year journey, proactive updates, and direct founder escalation

*during business day

Speed without shortcuts

Global Expertise Meets Local Knowledge

Team from 4 continents speaking 9 languages. We bridge international service standards with Portuguese bureaucratic realities—combining global perspective with on-the-ground local expertise. Our entire team operates from Portugal, on the ground where your application is processed.

Your Dedicated Team

Dedicated legal counsel + account manager from day one through citizenship—no rotating handlers. With every document reviewed personally by your designated lawyer. No AI, no offshore processing. You have direct contact with your lawyer, fund managers, and bank managers—not filtered through intermediaries.

Beyond the Visa

Most agencies celebrate when your Golden Visa is approved, then disappear. We’re structured for the entire 5-7 year journey: residency → permanent residency → citizenship. One team. Start to finish.

Want to know what makes our team so special?

100% Portugal-based with global expertise. Our entire team operates from Portugal—not coordinating across time zones. We’re on the ground where your application is processed.
We speak 9 languages (English, Portuguese, ​French, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Italian, Dutch​, ​ and Russian).

Most of our team members have lived through multiple residency journeys (Netherlands, USA, UK, Canada, New Zealand, Brazil, France, China and Taiwan)—we’re not just professionals understanding the immigration experience, we’ve lived it ourselves.

We’re also incredibly proud to be an inclusive and LGBTQ+ friendly team. Diversity isn’t just a value we hold; it’s who we are.

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Meet the Team

Susana Yang

Founder and CEO | MBA, CFA Level III

Susana is an entrepreneur, founder, and driving force behind The Golden Portugal. With experience at multinational corporations (Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Standard Chartered Bank) and a wealth of expertise in immigration matters, she launched The Golden Portugal in 2018 to create a boutique immigration advisory and fund management service for European Golden Visa programs.
Having lived in Hong Kong, Canada, China, Macao, France, and Portugal, Susana embodies a global lifestyle. At The Golden Portugal, her global perspective and dedication to excellence inspire her team and clients, making her an invaluable guide on your Golden Visa journey.

Otavio Pavinato

Otavio Pavinato

Head of Legal | Specialist in Portuguese immigration law

Nikita Alanna

Nikita Alanna

Client Admissions Manager | ​Specializes in U​S & UK market

Esther Yang

Romeu Venda

Senior Account Manager | Specializes in English speaking clients

Esther Yang

Esther Yang

Senior Account Manager | Specialized in Chinese speaking clients

Fabio Calicchio

Fabio Calicchio

Senior Marketing Manager

Leslie Gou

Leslie Gou

Senior Marketing & Process Manager