Portugal Law Intelligence

AI-powered legal assistant that searches 6 official Portuguese government sources to answer questions about visas, immigration, taxes, residency, social security, and more - in any language.

The Problem

You have rights in Portugal. You just can't understand them.

The Portuguese government publishes every law, every regulation, every legal update. Your lease. Your employment contract. Your tax obligations. Your residency status. It's all there.

But it's written in dense legal Portuguese. Cross-references lead to cross-references. Archaic terminology sits alongside modern EU directives. Information is scattered across multiple government websites. Google Translate gives you words, not understanding.

There's now a third option beyond expensive lawyers or guessing.

Portugal Law Intelligence searches six official Portuguese government sources simultaneously and explains the answers in plain language - in whatever language you speak.

Ask in English. Get answers in English. Ask in Mandarin. Get answers in Mandarin. The law doesn't care what language you speak.

Features

• Any Language: Ask questions in any language - AI auto-detects and responds in the same language
• 6 Official Sources: Searches Diario da Republica, AIMA, Portal das Financas, ePortugal, ACM, and Seguranca Social simultaneously
• Plain Language: Complex legal jargon converted to understandable explanations
• Intelligence Output: Confidence levels, related topics, common pitfalls, and action items
• Official Citations: Every answer includes references to specific laws and government pages
• Transparent Pricing: ~$0.16 per question - less than a coffee

Official Sources Searched

Source	Website	Coverage
Diario da Republica	dre.pt	Official Portuguese legal gazette - all laws
AIMA	aima.gov.pt	Immigration agency - visas, residency permits
Portal das Financas	portaldasfinancas.gov.pt	Tax authority - IRS, NHR, fiscal matters
ePortugal	eportugal.gov.pt	Government services - procedures, requirements
ACM	acm.gov.pt	Migration integration - support for immigrants
Seguranca Social	seg-social.pt	Social security - benefits, contributions

Who This Is For

Expats Moving to Portugal

The D7 visa looks perfect for your retirement income. Then you start reading the actual requirements in legal Portuguese. Ask the question. Get the official answer. No appointment needed.

Digital Nomads

Can you work remotely on a D7 visa? How do NHR tax rules apply to your income? You need accurate information, not forum speculation.

EU Citizens Relocating

You have free movement rights, but the Portuguese details matter. Get the Portuguese interpretation of EU law.

Immigration Consultants & Lawyers

Your clients ask the same questions repeatedly. Get answers with supporting citations in 30 seconds instead of 30 minutes.

Input

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
question	string	Yes	Your legal question in any language
explanationLevel	string	No	simple (default), detailed, or technical
context	string	No	Additional context about your situation

Example Input

{
  "question": "What are the requirements to get a D7 visa in Portugal?",
  "explanationLevel": "simple",
  "context": "I'm a US citizen with retirement income"
}

Multilingual Examples

Ask in any language - the AI responds in the same language:

• English: "What documents do I need for a work visa?"
• Spanish: "¿Cuales son los requisitos para la Golden Visa?"
• German: "Was sind die Anforderungen fur ein Arbeitsvisum?"
• French: "Quelles sont les conditions pour obtenir un visa D7?"
• Portuguese: "Quais sao os requisitos para visto de residencia?"

Output

{
  "question": "What are the requirements to get a D7 visa in Portugal?",
  "answer": "The D7 visa (passive income visa) allows non-EU citizens to live in Portugal...",
  "keyPoints": [
    "Minimum passive income of EUR 760/month required",
    "Must apply at Portuguese consulate in your country",
    "Valid for 4 months, convert to residence permit in Portugal",
    "Proof of accommodation required",
    "Clean criminal record needed"
  ],
  "summary": {
    "executiveSummary": "The D7 visa requires proof of passive income, health insurance, and clean criminal record...",
    "actionItems": ["Get NIF number", "Open Portuguese bank account"],
    "requiredDocuments": ["Passport", "Proof of income"],
    "estimatedCosts": [{"item": "Visa fee", "amount": "90", "currency": "EUR"}]
  },
  "intelligence": {
    "confidenceLevel": "high",
    "confidenceReason": "Based on direct analysis of Lei 23/2007 and AIMA guidelines",
    "relatedTopics": ["NHR tax regime", "Family reunification", "Path to citizenship"],
    "commonPitfalls": [
      "Not having apostilled documents",
      "Insufficient proof of income stability"
    ]
  },
  "references": [
    {
      "law": "Lei n.o 23/2007",
      "articles": ["Art. 54", "Art. 55"],
      "url": "https://dre.pt/...",
      "source": "Diario da Republica (Official Law)"
    }
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "name": "Autorizacao de Residencia",
      "source": "AIMA",
      "url": "https://aima.gov.pt/..."
    }
  ],
  "metadata": {
    "explanationLevel": "simple",
    "aiProvider": "Google Gemini",
    "sourcesAnalyzed": 5,
    "lawsFound": 2,
    "govPagesFound": 3,
    "timestamp": "2024-01-15T10:30:00.000Z"
  },
  "disclaimer": "This information is for educational purposes only..."
}

Pricing

Transparent pay-per-event (PPE) pricing:

Event	Cost	Description
law-search	$0.01	Search Diario da Republica and government sources
law-fetch	$0.02	Fetch full text of a specific law
ai-explanation	$0.08	AI explanation of a specific law
legal-question	$0.15	Full question-answer with all sources

Typical question cost: ~$0.16 (1 search + 1 question)

That's less than a coffee. A single consultation with an immigration lawyer costs 100-300x more.

Common Topics Covered

Immigration & Visas

• D7 passive income visa
• Golden Visa investment options
• Digital nomad visa
• EU citizen registration
• Work permits
• Family reunification

Taxes

• NHR (Non-Habitual Resident) regime
• IRS tax obligations
• Freelancer taxation (recibos verdes)
• Double taxation treaties

Social Security

• Registration for foreigners
• Healthcare access (SNS)
• Pension rights and transfers
• Social benefits eligibility

Housing & Rental

• Tenant rights
• Rental contract requirements
• Landlord obligations

Citizenship

• Naturalization requirements
• Citizenship through marriage
• Citizenship by descent

Key Portuguese Laws

Law	Topic	Description
Lei n.o 23/2007	Immigration	Main immigration law (Lei de Estrangeiros)
Lei n.o 37/2006	EU Citizens	EU free movement in Portugal
Lei n.o 13/2019	Housing	Rental law (NRAU)
Codigo do Trabalho	Labor	Employment law
Lei n.o 102/2017	Nationality	Citizenship requirements

FAQ

Can I trust AI to explain law?

This tool doesn't generate answers from AI training data alone. It searches the actual official Portuguese government sources and then explains what it found. Every answer includes direct links to the original government sources. You can verify everything.

Is this legal advice?

No. This tool tells you what Portuguese law says. It doesn't tell you what you should do. That's what lawyers are for.

Use this for legal literacy. Use lawyers for legal strategy.

Can I use this in any language?

Yes. The AI auto-detects your question's language and responds accordingly. English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, German, Mandarin, Arabic - whatever language you speak.

How current is the information?

The Actor scrapes official government websites in real-time. If a law was published in Diario da Republica this morning, it can find it this afternoon.

What about AIMA/SEF changes?

Portugal's immigration authority restructured in 2023 (SEF to AIMA). This tool searches current AIMA sources alongside the underlying legislation. You get both: what the law says and what the current processing reality looks like.

What does confidence level mean?

• high: Laws directly address your question with clear answers
• medium: Laws are related but may not cover your exact situation
• low: Limited direct sources; answer may involve interpretation

Technical Details

• Runtime: Node.js 20+
• AI Provider: Google Gemini 2.5 Flash
• Scraping: Cheerio for HTML parsing
• Validation: Zod schemas

Legal Disclaimer

IMPORTANT: This information is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute professional legal advice. Immigration and legal matters can be complex. Always consult a qualified Portuguese lawyer or immigration specialist for specific legal matters, visa applications, or important decisions.

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