Lisbon & Queluz · Immigration Law Specialists

Immigration and Nationality
Lawyers in Portugal

Specialists in AIMA, Portuguese Nationality, Family Reunification, Residence Permits and Judicial Appeals.

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Practice Areas

Comprehensive Legal Services

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Portuguese Nationality
Naturalisation, descent, marriage and special cases before the Central Registry.
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AIMA Processes
Residence permits, renewals, appeals and urgent injunctions against AIMA decisions.
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Family Reunification
Full representation in family reunification proceedings under Law no. 23/2007.
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Student Residence
Residence permits for students and researchers in Portuguese universities.
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Judicial Appeals
Appeals against AIMA before the Administrative Courts. Urgent interim measures.
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SIS Removal
Removal of SIS alerts across all EU member states. Fast, expert representation.
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Golden Visa
Investor residence permits and ARI applications with full legal assistance.
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Investor Immigration
Strategic immigration planning for businesses and high-net-worth individuals.
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Civil Law
Contracts, property disputes, liability claims and civil litigation across Portuguese courts.
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Criminal Law
Defence in criminal proceedings, assistance to defendants and victims before all courts.
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Insolvency Law
Personal and corporate insolvency proceedings, debt restructuring and creditor representation.
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Company Formation
Same-day company registration in Portugal — Empresa na Hora. Full legal setup for LDA, SA and branches.
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Legal Translation
Certified legal translation English ↔ Portuguese for contracts, documents and court proceedings.
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RCBE — Beneficial Owner
Registo Central do Beneficiário Efetivo — mandatory registration and updates for companies and legal entities in Portugal.
JBP
Dr. José De Brito Pires
About the Firm

Led by expertise,
driven by results

Led by Dr. José de Brito Pires, the firm provides highly specialised legal assistance in Portuguese immigration, nationality and administrative law.

Strategic legal representation in immigration and administrative litigation matters across Portugal — before AIMA, the Administrative Courts and European institutions.

Services are delivered in Portuguese, English and Hindi, ensuring every client is fully heard and understood.

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Offices
Lisboa & Queluz
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Languages
PT · EN · HI
EU
SIS Removal
All member states
Core Services

What we do for you

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Immigration & AIMA
Full representation in AIMA proceedings: residence permit applications, renewals, refusal challenges and urgent injunctions before the Administrative Courts.
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Portuguese Nationality
Acquisition of Portuguese nationality by naturalisation, descent or marriage. Expert preparation of all documentation for the Central Registry.
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Family Reunification
Comprehensive assistance in family reunification processes. We navigate AIMA procedures and timelines to reunite families in Portugal as quickly as possible.
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Judicial Appeals & Injunctions
Urgent interim measures (providências cautelares) before the Administrative Courts to suspend illegal AIMA decisions. We act within 24 hours.
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SIS Alert Removal
Expert petitions for removal of Schengen Information System alerts across all EU member states. We handle proceedings in multiple jurisdictions simultaneously.
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Family Law & Succession
Divorce, parental responsibility, child maintenance, inheritance and estate planning — representing families across Portugal's courts.
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Civil Law
Contract disputes, property litigation, civil liability claims and enforcement proceedings before Portuguese civil courts. Full representation from first instance to appeal.
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Criminal Law
Defence in criminal proceedings for defendants at all stages — investigation, prosecution and trial. Assistance to victims and private prosecution (constituição de assistente).
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Insolvency Law
Personal and corporate insolvency proceedings (PER, PEAP, processo de insolvência), debt restructuring plans and creditor representation before the Commercial Courts.
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Company Formation — Empresa na Hora
Same-day company registration in Portugal through the Empresa na Hora service. We handle the full legal setup of LDA, SA and branch offices — from articles of association to tax registration and social security enrolment.
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Legal Translation EN ↔ PT
Certified legal translation between English and Portuguese for contracts, court documents, immigration files, powers of attorney and apostilled documents. Delivered by a qualified legal professional, not a generic translator.
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RCBE — Registo do Beneficiário Efetivo
Mandatory registration and annual updates of the Registo Central do Beneficiário Efetivo for companies, associations and other legal entities in Portugal. Full compliance with Law no. 89/2017 and Anti-Money Laundering obligations. We handle initial registration, updates and regularisation of overdue submissions.
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Why JBP

Your legal advantage
in Portugal

Strategic legal representation in immigration and administrative litigation matters across Portugal.

Multilingual from day one
Every client is served in their own language — Portuguese, English or Hindi — with no information lost in translation.
Two strategic offices
Present in central Lisbon (Av. Almirante Reis) and Queluz — covering Greater Lisbon and the Sintra/Amadora corridor.
Urgent cases: 24h response
Imminent deportation? AIMA refusal? We file emergency injunctions before the Administrative Courts within 24 hours.
EU-wide SIS expertise
One of very few firms in Portugal with hands-on experience removing SIS alerts across multiple EU member states simultaneously.
Client Testimonials

What our clients say

★★★★★

"Dr. José resolved our family reunification process in record time. Professional, attentive and always available. I strongly recommend JBP to anyone dealing with immigration issues in Portugal."

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Riya Sharma
Family Reunification — India
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"When AIMA refused my residence permit renewal, JBP filed an emergency injunction within 24 hours. The decision was suspended and I could stay with my family. Exceptional work."

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Mohammed Al-Rashid
Judicial Appeal — Morocco
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"They explained every step in Hindi and English. My SIS alert was removed in three months. I am now free to travel across Europe again. JBP changed my life."

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Arjun Patel
SIS Removal — Bangladesh
Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers

The standard processing time for Portuguese nationality by naturalisation currently ranges from 12 to 24 months at the Central Registry (Conservatória dos Registos Centrais). Nationality by descent or marriage may follow different timelines. JBP ensures all documentation is correct from the outset to avoid delays.
Yes, AIMA can refuse residence permit applications on various grounds. However, these decisions are subject to judicial review. JBP regularly challenges unlawful AIMA refusals before the Administrative and Fiscal Courts, including filing urgent interim injunctions where immediate risk exists.
Removing a Schengen Information System (SIS) alert requires identifying the member state that created the entry alert, filing a petition before the competent national authority, and — if necessary — escalating to the relevant national data protection supervisory authority or courts. JBP has experience handling SIS removals across multiple EU member states.
Yes. AIMA decisions can be challenged through administrative recourse or judicial appeal before the Administrative Courts. In urgent cases, a court injunction (providência cautelar) can be filed to suspend an AIMA decision with immediate effect while the main proceedings are ongoing. JBP acts on urgent matters within 24 hours.
Family reunification proceedings in Portugal typically take between 3 and 12 months, depending on the applicant's regularisation status and the completeness of the documents submitted. With properly prepared and complete documentation, JBP minimises delays and maximises the chances of approval at first instance.
Yes. JBP – Legal Support has two offices: one in central Lisbon (Avenida Almirante Reis 131, 4.º Direito, 1150-015 Lisboa — tel. 939 599 589) and a newly opened office in Queluz (Praceta Dias da Silva Benemérito n.º 6, Loja, 2745-099 Queluz — tel. 933 228 288), serving the Sintra and Amadora area.
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Lisbon Office
Avenida Almirante Reis n.º 131, 4.º Direito
1150-015 Lisboa
Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 18:00
939 599 589
✦ Queluz — New Office
Praceta Dias da Silva Benemérito n.º 6, Loja
2745-099 Queluz
Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 18:00
933 228 288
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