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See how our Portugal Golden Visa expertise, U.S. tax knowledge, and white-glove service set us apart from traditional immigration or law firms.
Feature | Zoark | Traditional Immigration Firms | General Law Firms |
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Focus Area | Portugal Golden Visa for U.S. Investors | Multiple visa types and immigration services | Various legal services including immigration |
Expertise | Specialized in Portugal residency & U.S. tax compliance | Varies by firm | Limited or outsourced |
Client Profile | U.S. HNWIs, entrepreneurs, and family offices | General public & expats | General public & corporations |
Programs Covered | Portugal Golden Visa (primary), select EU residency & citizenship | Limited by local expertise | Very limited, often single country |
Wealth & Asset Protection | ✔ U.S.–Portugal tax planning, estate & asset structuring | ✗ Basic or none | ✗ Not offered |
Investment Advisory | ✔ Curated, compliant Portuguese investment opportunities | Basic investment guidance | Limited financial expertise |
Level of Service | Confidential, white-glove, U.S.-focused | Standard/volume-driven support | General legal advisory |
Personalization | ✔ Dedicated advisor, tailored to your goals | Limited or templated approach | Little to no personalization |
Client Discretion | ✔ NDA, privacy-first, trusted by U.S. family offices | ✗ Not guaranteed | ✗ Not guaranteed |
Success Rate | Proven approvals for U.S. Golden Visa applicants | Varies, not specialized | General legal track record |
Exclusive focus on U.S. citizens applying for Portugal’s Golden Visa — from investment selection to final residency approval.
We navigate both U.S. and Portuguese tax requirements, ensuring full compliance and peace of mind.
We safeguard your assets, optimize your tax position, and structure your investments for long-term legacy planning.
Gain entry to vetted Portuguese real estate, funds, and projects chosen for performance, security, and eligibility.
Work directly with a dedicated advisor who understands your goals and protects your privacy.
American investors and families trust Zoark for a smooth, discreet path to European residency.
Compare investment migration programs across Europe (Updated 2025)
Requirements | Portugal | Greece | Spain | Malta | Italy |
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Minimum Investment |
€500,000
Investment funds
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€250,000–€500,000
Real estate (region dependent)
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€500,000
Real estate or alternatives
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~€690,000
Donation, bonds, property
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€250,000–€2,000,000
Startups, company, bonds, charity
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Processing Time | 8–12 months | 3–4 months | 2–3 months | 6–8 months (res.), 12–18+ mo (cit.) | 3–4 months |
Physical Stay Required | 7 days per year | None | Entry to activate | Required visits | None for residency, 183+ days/yr for citizenship |
Path to Citizenship | 5 years + language | 7 years residency + language, must reside | 10 years + language (2 for Latin America/Philippines) |
1–3 years residence (MEIN, higher spend = faster) |
10 years + language |
Tax Implications | Tax on worldwide income if resident | Tax on Greek income only | Tax on worldwide income if resident | Remittance/flat tax possible | Worldwide or flat tax for HNWI |
Family Inclusion | Spouse, children (dependent), parents | Spouse, kids <21, parents (both sides) | Spouse, kids (dependent), parents | Spouse, kids <18, parents | Spouse, kids <18, parents |
Visa-Free Travel | Schengen (with residency), EU + 186 countries (with passport) | Schengen (with residency), EU + 186 countries (with passport) | Schengen (with residency), EU + 186 countries (with passport) | Schengen (with residency), EU + 186 countries (with passport) | Schengen (with residency), EU + 186 countries (with passport) |