Try On Your New Life In Portugal… And Find Out If It Feels Like Home

Luis Teixeira da Silva has more than 30 years of international business experience across multiple countries and markets, specializing in internationalization and cross-border strategy. Through Algarve Senior Living and Portugal Senior Living, he helps clients relocate, retire, and invest in the Iberian Peninsula, providing support with property, visas, rentals, and professional services. Connect with Luis for guidance on retirement and relocation opportunities in Portugal and Spain.

João is a tax and business lawyer with extensive experience in international taxation and legal aspects of cross-border investment in several industries. He advises corporations, shareholders, and management teams on taxation, corporate law, securities law, and regulatory matters. João assists traditional businesses in facing and adapting to new methods of doing business while guiding disruptive enterprises through dated regulations. He has authored articles and books on doing business in Portugal and is recommended by international directories and publications as a recognized practitioner.

GFDL Advogados is a Portuguese law firm based in Lisbon, composed of highly skilled advisors and lawyers who have international experience. The firm acts as a trustworthy legal bridge by providing business-focused advice that goes beyond borders and narrow areas of expertise. By working in niche areas of the legal arena, GFDL Advogados remains at the vanguard of the industry as it adjusts to the innovations and complexities of business and life.

Jason Swan is a Senior Partner at Holborn Assets, one of the world's leading cross-border financial advisory and residency-by-investment consultancies. Jason specializes in the Portugal Golden Visa program, guiding international investors through qualified private equity and venture capital funds compliant with current Portuguese regulations.

Forged through diverse experiences across the globe—from the desert heat to the Canadian winter, the rains of Belgium, the iconic Champs-Élysées, and the French-Swiss Alps—Hadida Tax Advisors' mission is to provide its clients with peace of mind and comfort, knowing that their tax compliance is handled professionally, efficiently, and with utmost trust. Hadida Tax Advisors aims to minimize taxes by leveraging the tax code while offering clarity and understanding, making taxes a simple part of expat life. Its team is dedicated to assisting with tax-compliance needs in both France and the United States, ensuring personalized support for all necessary tax filings, including U.S. and French individual returns, wealth tax declarations, and French rental property income reports.

Victor is 56 years old, married, and has one daughter. He graduated in Management and Human Resources from ISMAT University, part of the Lusophone University Group in Lisbon. Currently, he serves as the Technical Director at Medirocha Lda., an insurance brokerage. With over 22 years of experience, he has worked exclusively with Fidelidade, the largest insurance company in Portugal, which holds 30% of the market share.

Justin Racine is an entrepreneur and global relocation strategist with Live And Invest Overseas, where he leads Expert Expat Relocations, the company's newest international relocation subsidiary. EER guides clients through international relocations with structured, concierge-style support. Its first product, Panama Relocation Pro, delivers a complete start-to-finish pathway to residency in Panama, including document preparation, apostilles, legal coordination, health care introductions, airport pickup, and on-the-ground settling services. With additional country programs—including Portugal—launching soon, EER is building a seamless global system for anyone seeking a smooth, organized transition to life abroad.

Justin specializes in building clear, structured pathways for clients moving abroad. With a background in law, international research, and client-driven consulting, he focuses on simplifying complex residency processes and delivering a smooth, organized transition for anyone seeking a fresh start overseas.

Rita is a Portuguese veterinarian, born and raised in Lisbon, with a deep love for animals and a passion for travel. Animal welfare has always been at the heart of her career, guiding her work with Global Pets, where she helps ensure that animals can travel safely and comfortably across borders. She understands that pets face unique challenges during relocation, from unfamiliar environments to strict regulatory requirements. Her mission is to uphold the highest standards of animal welfare at every stage of the journey, minimizing stress and protecting each pet's health. By combining veterinary expertise with careful planning, she strives to make every travel experience as safe, humane, and smooth as possible.

Global Pets specializes in pet transportation and recognizes how important pets are to their families. With every journey, the company applies its extensive knowledge, dedication, and experience to ensure safe and comfortable travel. Its team includes skilled veterinarians who guide and support owners through every step of the relocation process. Based in Lisbon, Global Pets is a trusted name in pet relocation, also offering services worldwide to ensure seamless journeys regardless of origin or destination. All partners are members of the International Pet and Animal Transportation Association (IPATA), ensuring high-quality service.

Gisela began her professional career in the United States, specializing in customer experience, and now has extensive multinational experience across various sectors. Her transition into the world of sales came during her tenure in Spain, where she excelled as a sales executive leader. Her journey into international mobility commenced during her expatriation to Germany, where she not only embraced the culture but also earned a prestigious Goethe-Institut German language certificate. In 2014, she relocated to Portugal and shifted her focus to supporting expats, particularly the German community. This passion led her to join Global International Relocation. Currently, as sales manager, she leads a dynamic, multinational team and oversees mobility services across more than 186 countries.

Founded in 2008, Global International Relocation is a specialist in the international mobility of human resources. It is the Portuguese company with the most certifications and awards in mobility, and since 2014, it has been a leader in Portugal for international mobility.

Jamie Vrijhof-Droese is the CEO and Managing Partner of WHVP, an independent Swiss wealth management firm registered with the SEC in the United States. Specializing in asset protection and global financial diversification, Jamie helps Americans and international expats open compliant Swiss bank accounts and manage offshore wealth seamlessly while relocating abroad.

Dr. Torsten Habeck is an experienced family physician and Medical Director at Clínica Médica Familiar, serving expat communities across the greater Lisbon and Cascais regions. Dr. Habeck provides practical, firsthand insights into navigating both Portugal's public SNS healthcare system and private hospital networks, insurance claims, and English-speaking care.

Jeff and his husband moved from California to Portugal just before the pandemic. They decided to make their home in the small village of Perafita, part of a popular northern suburb of Porto. As their forever condo by the beach in Porto is being built, they're enjoying their new-found lifestyle in Braga. Over the past few years, they’ve traveled all around their newly adopted country… as well as taking budget flights to destinations in Spain, France, Italy, the UK, and Ireland.

Originally from Bulgaria, Iva joined the Moneycorp team in 2014 and has been instrumental in the company's expansion throughout the United States. Specializing in personal money transfers, Iva has been directly working with individuals buying or selling properties internationally, emigrating, or simply covering overseas living expenses. She currently manages Global Partnerships at Moneycorp, provides education to real estate professionals, helping them grow their international business, and enjoys traveling with her family.

Moneycorp specializes in currency exchange and international money transfers, offering far better rates of exchange than the banks. Drawing on more than four decades of industry expertise, it provides human-first, technology-enabled solutions to clients' challenges, bolstered by an uncompromised approach to regulatory excellence.

Al Mignone has more than 30 years of experience in the collectible industry, including sports memorabilia, numismatics, and precious metals. He has helped thousands of clients diversify and strengthen their portfolios. International Coin Alliance is a family-owned company offering personalized service and expertise in collectible coins and alternative investments.

Zafar Khan has more than 15 years of experience in technology, strategy, and finance, including roles with Deloitte Consulting and Goldman Sachs. He also worked on transferring U.S. Department of Energy technologies to the private sector and holds multiple patents. RPost is a global leader in secure and certified electronic communications, helping businesses enhance their security, compliance, and productivity.

Don Hosmer is the co-founder of Royale Energy Inc., which has natural gas and oil fields across major U.S. basins. Under his leadership, the company has grown into an independent producer involved in exploration, development, and production. Royale Energy acquires and develops oil and gas assets, offering investors opportunities in energy production.

Kat Kalashian has grown up around the world, living in the United States, Ireland, France, and Panama, and has traveled extensively in her few years. After living in Panama for seven years, where she enjoyed living for a stint in the tropics, she and her husband relocated back to Paris, France, in 2018 where they now live full-time with their American-born cat, Panamanian-born dog, and French-born daughter.