Your new life starts
with the right plan.
We help individuals, families, and retirees relocate legally to Portugal and Canada with clear advice, transparent fees, and full hands on support.
Where we can take you
Two destinations, dozens of pathways. Pick the country that fits your life.
Who we work with
Every applicant has a different story. We have a track record across all six profiles below — and the right strategy for each.
Pension or passive income earners looking for a calmer, sunnier chapter. The D7 Visa was practically built for you.
Best fit: Portugal D7Salaried or self employed professionals working for clients abroad. The D8 digital nomad visa fits most profiles.
Best fit: Portugal D8Looking for an EU residence with a flexible footprint. Investment fund routes and the cultural Golden Visa remain open.
Best fit: Golden Visa · ARIReunite with a spouse, parent, or child already living in Portugal or Canada. Includes spousal sponsorship and family reunification.
Best fit: Family reunificationEngineers, healthcare workers, IT specialists, tradespeople. Express Entry, PNP and LMIA work permits are designed for you.
Best fit: Canada Express Entry / PNPStudy at a designated Canadian institution and use the post graduation work permit as a pathway to permanent residency.
Best fit: Canada Study PermitD7 vs D8 vs Golden Visa
The three main routes to Portuguese residency in 2026. Pick the one that matches your income source and lifestyle.
- Minimum income~€920 / month (passive)
- Investment requiredNone
- Stay requirement6 months / year
- Path to citizenship5 years
- Family includedYes (spouse + dependents)
- Typical timeline4–8 months
- Best forRetirees, passive income
- Minimum income~€3,480 / month (remote work)
- Investment requiredNone
- Stay requirement6 months / year
- Path to citizenship5 years
- Family includedYes
- Typical timeline3–6 months
- Best forRemote workers, freelancers
- Minimum incomeNot required
- Investment requiredFrom €250K (cultural) · €500K (funds)
- Stay requirement7 days / year
- Path to citizenship5 years
- Family includedYes
- Typical timeline12–18 months
- Best forInvestors, plan B seekers
Our RCIC Expert
Mr. Shuo Harry Wang is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) — License No. R514372 — authorized by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC), the federal regulator of Canada's immigration consultants. CUIN Immigration operates under Mr. Wang's license, so every Canadian immigration file we handle is prepared and submitted under the direct authority of a fully licensed, government-recognized RCIC.
With more than a decade of professional experience, Mr. Wang is a distinguished senior immigration consultant specializing in Canadian immigration law and regulations — including Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP), Family Class Sponsorship, work permits, study permits, and business immigration. He holds a Master's degree from a prestigious institution in the United Kingdom, reflecting a lifelong commitment to excellence, ethics, and continual professional development.
His academic background, combined with his extensive practical experience, equips him with the knowledge and integrity required to guide clients toward their Canadian immigration goals. As a seasoned, regulated professional, Mr. Wang is dedicated to delivering personalized, transparent, and comprehensive immigration services tailored to each client's unique situation — the foundation of what makes CUIN Immigration a legitimate, trusted, and fully regulated Canadian immigration firm.
Why families choose Cuin
No marketing fluff. Real expertise, regulated practice, and personal accountability.
Working with regulated immigration consultants and lawyers in both Portugal and Canada.
A decade of experience guiding clients to permanent residency in both countries.
From eligibility assessment to landing in your new home, we handle every step.
Fixed-fee engagements with no hidden costs. You always know what you are paying for.
A quick review of your goals, profile and best-fit visa with one of our experts.
You receive a written plan with timelines, costs, and required documents.
We collect, translate, apostille, and review every document with you.
We file with the consulate or IRCC and track your file until decision.
NIF, bank account, healthcare registration, residence card. We are with you all the way.
What changed this year
Immigration rules in Portugal and Canada change quickly. Here is what is actually happening on the ground in 2026 and how it affects your application.
The artistic and cultural production route is now the most affordable Golden Visa option, replacing the closed real estate path.
New residents in qualifying high value sectors can still benefit from a flat 20 percent tax rate on Portuguese income for 10 years.
The 2026 Portuguese minimum wage update increased the income threshold. Spouse and child multipliers updated accordingly.
IRCC continues prioritizing French speakers, healthcare workers, STEM professionals and tradespeople in category based draws.
Post graduation work permit rules now require field of study alignment with labour market needs for non degree programs.
Portugal’s new immigration agency cleared most of the backlog. Average D7 processing dropped back to 4 to 8 months.
Real families. Real results.
"After my retirement we wanted to spend the next chapter somewhere calmer. Cuin handled the entire D7 application from start to finish. We were in Portugal in 7 months."
"Our Express Entry profile felt impossible. The team optimized our CRS, secured a PNP nomination and we landed in Canada within a year."
"They explained the new IFICI tax regime clearly, set realistic expectations, and walked us through every form. No surprises."
Ready to start?
Book a free, no commitment eligibility assessment with a senior consultant. We will tell you which pathway fits and which one does not.