Your trusted guide to life in Portugal
From paperwork to feeling at home. I help expats navigate Portugal with confidence. No stress, no guesswork, just clear guidance from someone who has done it herself.
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Helping expats settle in Portugal · Ericeira-based · Legal background · Speaks Portuguese
How I can help you
Moving to Portugal or managing administrative matters from abroad can be complex and time-consuming. Opening a bank account, arranging health insurance, obtaining a residence permit or dealing with official correspondence often requires navigating unfamiliar systems, language barriers and local procedures. Ponte Portugal offers clear guidance, local presence and practical support so you can move forward with confidence.
This service is especially helpful if you:
- Are planning to move to Portugal or have recently arrived
- Need help navigating Portuguese administration and procedures
- Do not speak Portuguese and need support with appointments, correspondence or translations
- Are not always in Portugal but need someone local to assist with practical matters
- Simply want a trusted person to guide you through the process step by step
What I can do for you
Whether you need one thing sorted or the whole picture — there is an option for every situation.
Complete Freelancer Package
Everything your family needs — handled start to finish, over several months
For the freelancer who moves with family. One package covers everyone — your registration at Finanças, plus every family member's NISS, CRUE and health system access. Handled start to finish, over several months.
From €700 online · From €1,100 accompanied
Individual services
€75
€75
€150
€99
€99
Perto Platform — €99/year · Free for first 100 members · Coming soon
Who is this for?
Don't see yourself here? Or need something specific? Get in touch
How it works
Simple, clear, and at your pace.
Tell me what you need
Fill in the contact form or send me an email. No need to know exactly what you need, just describe your situation.
We figure it out together
I will review your situation and get back to you with a clear plan and honest advice.
Done, with confidence
I guide you through every step, handle what I can online, and accompany you when needed.
Hi, I am Liesbeth
In 2023, I moved with my husband and kids from the Netherlands to Ericeira. I went through every step myself: NIF, NISS, CRUE, freelancer registration, health centre, school enrolment, the lot. I learned Portuguese along the way and I am now studying for official certification. With a background in law and the lived experience of navigating the system as a family, I help other expats avoid the stress I went through.
📍 Based in Ericeira · Covering the Greater Lisbon area (Lisbon, Cascais, Setúbal and surroundings) · Online services available across all of Portugal
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“Ponte Portugal turned what felt like an impossible maze of bureaucracy into a clear path. I had my NIF and bank account sorted in a week.”
Ready to start your Portuguese journey?
Get in contact. No need to know exactly what you need, just tell us your situation.
Or fill in the contact form → and I'll reach out to you