From Application to Approval: The Sharma Family's Journey to Lisbon

A Dream Realized in Just 4 Months Relocating a family of four to a new continent is never easy—but with the right guidance, the Sharma family proved it can be smooth and stress-free. The Challenge Mr. Sharma, a software engineer, aimed to move to Portugal through the D8 (Digital Nomad) Visa. The main obstacle was presenting proof of remote income that fully complied with AIMA’s specific requirements. His first application, submitted independently, had been stuck for over six months with no progress. The Early Birds Solution When our team took over the case in late 2025, we implemented a clear strategy: Re-structured income documentation to align with the updated 2026 financial criteria Successfully secured a Portuguese NIF and bank account within 72 hours Prepared a detailed and professional cover letter clearly explaining the remote work structure The Result In just 14 weeks, the entire family received their Portuguese residency cards. “After the first delay, we thought it was impossible. Early Birds didn’t just submit paperwork—they gave us a clear strategy. Today, my children are enrolled in an international school in Cascais, and we couldn’t be happier.” — Rajesh Sharma