🇵🇹 Based in Ericeira · Serving Greater Lisbon & all of Portugal online

Your trusted guide to life in Portugal

From paperwork to feeling at home — I help expats navigate Portugal with confidence. No stress, no guesswork, just clear guidance from someone who has done it herself.

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Helping expats settle in Portugal · Ericeira-based · Legal background · Speaks Portuguese

How I can help you

Moving to Portugal or managing administrative matters from abroad can be complex and time-consuming. Opening a bank account, arranging health insurance, obtaining a residence permit or dealing with official correspondence often requires navigating unfamiliar systems, language barriers and local procedures. Ponte Portugal offers clear guidance, local presence and practical support so you can move forward with confidence.

This service is especially helpful if you:

  • Are planning to move to Portugal or have recently arrived
  • Need help navigating Portuguese administration and procedures
  • Do not speak Portuguese and need support with appointments, correspondence or translations
  • Are not always in Portugal but need someone local to assist with practical matters
  • Simply want a trusted person to guide you through the process step by step
Bureaucracy, sorted
NIF, NISS, CRUE, bank account — I guide you through every step so nothing gets missed.
Someone in your corner
Personal 1-on-1 support from someone who has lived the expat experience in Portugal herself.
Community and language
Connect with fellow expats, learn essential Portuguese, and build your life with confidence.

How it works

Simple, clear, and at your pace.

Step 1

Tell me what you need

Fill in the contact form or send me an email. No need to know exactly what you need — just describe your situation.

Step 2

We figure it out together

I will review your situation and get back to you with a clear plan and honest advice.

Step 3

Done — with confidence

I guide you through every step, handle what I can online, and accompany you when needed.

Who is this for?

Just arrived
You've just moved and have no idea where to start. NIF, CRUE, bank account — let's get you sorted.
Digital nomad
Working remotely from Portugal? You still need your paperwork in order.
Moving with family
From school registrations to registering your newborn — I help the whole family settle in.
Retiree
Enjoying your retirement in Portugal but struggling with the bureaucracy? I've got you.
Entrepreneur
Starting or moving your business to Portugal. Let's get the foundations right.

Don't see yourself here? Or need something specific? Get in touch

Liesbeth — Ponte Portugal

Hi, I am Liesbeth

I moved from the Netherlands to Ericeira, Portugal a few years ago — and I know firsthand how overwhelming the bureaucracy can be. With a background in law and years of navigating the Portuguese system, I now help other expats do the same. Whether you need your NIF sorted or have no idea where to start: I am here.

📍 Based in Ericeira · Covering the Greater Lisbon area (Lisbon, Cascais, Setúbal and surroundings) · Online services available across all of Portugal

Meet Liesbeth

Guides

NIF
Your Portuguese tax number. The first thing you need.
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NISS
Social security registration. Required for work, healthcare and more.
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CRUE
EU citizen residency certificate. Stay legal after 3 months.
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Bank Account
Open a Portuguese bank account. Easier than you think.
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“Ponte Portugal turned what felt like an impossible maze of bureaucracy into a clear path. I had my NIF and bank account sorted in a week.”

Sarah M. — Moved from London to Lisbon

Ready to start your Portuguese journey?

Book a free 15-minute call and let us figure out together what you need.

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