ABOUT PONTE
We Don't Start With a Visa. We Start With Your Case.
Ponte, Global Mobility helps families, professionals and investors move to Portugal and Spain, and stay settled once they arrive. From your first visa application to AIMA appointments, tax registration and renewals, we manage the strategy as your situation evolves.
OUR STORY
Who We Are
Ponte, Global Mobility (trading as Ponte Legal Services) is an immigration and business law firm based in Lisbon, Portugal, founded in 2026 by Sérgio Bonifácio de Araújo and Caterina Utili.
We work across two destination countries, Portugal and Spain, helping people relocate through visas, residence permits and citizenship, and helping them build the practical life that follows: opening a bank account, registering with Finanças, renewing a permit, applying for citizenship years later.
Moving to Europe rarely starts with a clear answer. It starts with a set of circumstances, work, family, timeline, income, that need to be understood before any visa route makes sense. That's the starting point for every case we take on.
SERVICES
What We Do
Portugal Visas
D7 Passive Income Visa, D8 Digital Nomad Visa, D1 Work Visa, D2 Entrepreneur Visa, Golden Visa (ARI), Family Reunification, Job Seeker Visa, CPLP Visa.
A route matched to your income, work situation and timeline, not the first one you find online.
Portuguese Citizenship
By descent, by marriage, by residence, and birthright citizenship.
Eligibility assessed against your actual family and residence history, with documentation planned from the start.
Spain Visas
Digital Nomad Visa, Non-Lucrative Visa, Family Reunification, Job Seeker Visa.
The same case-first approach applied to Spain, for clients choosing Spain instead of, or alongside, Portugal.
Spanish Citizenship
By marriage, by origin, by residency, and for Ibero-American nationals.
Guidance through routes that vary significantly by nationality and family history.
Portugal Relocation
NIF, bank account opening, lease contract review, rental support, NHR guidance.
Support with the administrative steps that follow a successful application, not just the application itself.
Company Formation Portugal
Business setup and structuring for founders relocating or expanding to Portugal.
A legal structure suited to how the business will actually operate.
Permanent Residence Portugal
Renewals and upgrades from temporary to permanent status.
Continuity from the same firm that handled the original application.
WHO WE WORK WITH
Who We Help
Families and individuals planning a move to Portugal or Spain, from Chile, the United States, Brazil and elsewhere, still deciding between visa routes.
Remote professionals and digital nomads applying for a D8 or Spain's Digital Nomad Visa.
Investors evaluating the Golden Visa (ARI) or other investment routes, delivered through our trusted partners.
People already living in Portugal or Spain who need a renewal, a citizenship application, or help with an AIMA or Finanças matter.
Businesses and founders relocating staff or setting up a company in Portugal.
OUR PROCESS
How We Work
01
Free Strategy Session
A first conversation about your goals, work, family and timeline, before any route is proposed.
02
Case Assessment & Strategy
We map the options that fit your situation and give you a clear quote within 24 business hours.
03
Application & Filing
We prepare and submit your application and handle communication with the relevant authorities.
04
Settling In
Once you arrive, we support the practical steps: AIMA appointments, tax registration, bank accounts, housing.
05
Ongoing Support
Renewals, status changes and eventual citizenship, handled by the same firm that knows your case.
WHY PONTE
What Sets Us Apart
Flat, Published Pricing
Our fees for each visa and residence route are published, not quoted case by case. You know the cost before you commit.
Transparent Family Pricing
Additional family members on the same case pay reduced, published rates: 50% off for adults and 65% off for minors on the D7, D8, Spain Non-Lucrative and Spain Digital Nomad visas. No separate negotiation for a partner or child.
A Dual-Jurisdiction, Dual-Qualified Lawyer
Sérgio Bonifácio de Araújo is registered with both the Portuguese and Brazilian Bar Associations. Legal structuring that accounts for more than one country's rules where that's relevant to your case.
Support Beyond the Visa
We stay involved through AIMA appointments, tax registration and renewals, not just the initial filing. One point of contact for the parts of relocation that happen after approval.
A Response Within 24 Business Hours
Every quote request gets a clear answer inside one business day.
A Referral Discount
Clients referred by an existing client receive 10% off, recognising the trust of a personal recommendation.
THE TEAM
Meet the Founders
Sérgio Bonifácio de Araújo
CO-FOUNDER
Sérgio is a lawyer registered with the Portuguese Bar Association (67385L) and the Brazilian Bar Association (53141 OAB/PE), with over 10 years of practice. He is dual-qualified across Portugal and Brazil, and has worked on cases spanning the US, UK, Brazil and Chile. Sérgio holds an LLB from the Catholic University of Pernambuco, a postgraduate qualification in Civil Advocacy from FMP (Brazil), and a Master's in Children's, Family and Succession Law from Universidade do Minho. He designs the legal structure behind each case, combining technical rigour with close, personal support.
Caterina Utili
CO-FOUNDER
Caterina co-founded Ponte and is also a Partner at Amelia Investment Networks. She holds a degree in Business Administration from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and an MSc in Strategic Innovation Management from the University of Sussex. With over a decade of international experience, Caterina guides clients through the strategic side of relocation, ensuring the plan for each case is clear, realistic and tailored to the person or family behind it.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ponte, Global Mobility?
Ponte, Global Mobility (trading as Ponte Legal Services) is an immigration and business law firm based in Lisbon, Portugal, founded in 2026 by Sérgio Bonifácio de Araújo and Caterina Utili.
What does Ponte do?
We manage the full relocation process: visa and residence permit applications, citizenship applications, business formation, and the practical steps that follow arrival, including tax registration, bank account opening and AIMA appointments.
Where is Ponte located?
Our office is in Lisbon, Portugal.
What areas does Ponte operate in?
We handle relocation to Portugal, our primary market, and Spain. Most of our clients are moving from Chile, the United States and Brazil, though we work with clients from other countries too.
What visa services does Ponte offer for Portugal?
The D7 Passive Income Visa, D8 Digital Nomad Visa, D1 Work Visa, D2 Entrepreneur Visa, Golden Visa (ARI), Family Reunification Visa, Job Seeker Visa and CPLP Visa.
What visa services does Ponte offer for Spain?
The Digital Nomad Visa, Non-Lucrative Visa, Family Reunification Visa and Job Seeker Visa.
Does Ponte handle citizenship applications?
Yes. Portuguese citizenship by descent, marriage, residence and birthright, and Spanish citizenship by marriage, origin, residency and for Ibero-American nationals.
Does Ponte offer support for businesses?
Yes. We handle company formation in Portugal for founders relocating or expanding their business, as well as broader business internationalisation matters.
How much does a visa application cost with Ponte?
Our fees are published rather than quoted case by case. Additional family members on the same application pay reduced rates: 50% off for adults and 65% off for minors on the D7, D8, Spain Non-Lucrative and Spain Digital Nomad visas.
How do I get started with Ponte?
Book a free Strategy Session. We'll discuss your goals, work, family situation and timeline before recommending a route, and you'll receive a quote within 24 business hours.
Who founded Ponte?
Sérgio Bonifácio de Araújo, a lawyer registered with the Portuguese and Brazilian Bar Associations, and Caterina Utili, who also co-founded Amelia Investment Networks.
Who are Ponte's clients?
Families and individuals planning a move to Portugal or Spain, remote professionals and digital nomads, investors, people already living in Portugal or Spain who need renewals or citizenship support, and businesses relocating staff or setting up locally.
How can I contact Ponte?
By email at contact@pontelegalservices.com, or by booking a free Strategy Session directly through the website.
Ponte, Global Mobility, at a Glance
COMPANY NAME
Ponte, Global Mobility (trading as Ponte Legal Services)
SECTOR
Immigration and business law, global mobility advisory
FOUNDED
2026
LOCATION
Lisbon, Portugal
AREAS OF OPERATION
Portugal (primary), Spain (secondary)
PRIMARY ORIGIN MARKETS
Chile, United States, Brazil
SERVICES
Portugal and Spain visas, Portuguese and Spanish citizenship, company formation, relocation and settling-in support
TARGET AUDIENCE
Individuals, families, professionals, investors and businesses relocating to Portugal or Spain
FOUNDERS
Sérgio Bonifácio de Araújo, Caterina Utili
WEBSITE
ponteglobalmobility.com
CONTACT
contact@pontelegalservices.com
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