Best Life Portugal is proudly owned by Portuguese Americans who bring with them a deep heritage and years of experience living in the USA and Portugal. With family roots spread across all regions of Portugal, we have a personal understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities that come with relocating to this beautiful country. We specialize in offering comprehensive services tailored to Americans moving to Portugal, including real estate purchases, travel and tourism guidance, legal services, relocation assistance, investment advice, accounting support, and more. Our mission is to ensure that your transition is as smooth and enjoyable as possible, leveraging our local expertise and familial connections to provide unparalleled support and insights. Best Life Portugal exists to allow expats a one-stop shop for all of their Portuguese needs.
At Best Life Portugal, we are wholeheartedly dedicated to being your ultimate one-stop shop for all your needs, Whether you’re looking into real estate, planning a vacation, exploring investment opportunities, seeking legal services, or navigating immigration, our extensive suite of services is here to support you. Trust us to handle every detail of your transition to Portugal with the utmost care and expertise, ensuring you can fully embrace and enjoy your new life in this beautiful country.
Our local expertise is deeply enriched by our family members who reside throughout various regions of Portugal. This intimate connection allows us to offer unique insights and personal experiences that are invaluable to our clients. Whether it’s understanding the nuances of regional customs or providing firsthand recommendations on hidden gems, our family’s presence ensures that you receive the most authentic and comprehensive support during your transition.
At Best Life Portugal, we pride ourselves on delivering a personalized approach tailored to each customer’s unique needs. By understanding your specific requirements, we can provide you with the most relevant and effective services, whether you’re seeking real estate assistance, legal advice, or immigration support. To ensure that you are connected with our team members who are best equipped to assist you, we invite you to complete our profile questionnaire. This will help us match you with the right experts, saving you valuable time and ensuring a smooth and successful transition to your new life in Portugal.
To further enhance our personalized service, we offer an exclusive 24-hour helpline available to our customers, ensuring that support is just a phone call away, whether they are in the US or in Portugal. This dedicated helpline is designed to address any concerns or questions you may have at any time, providing peace of mind and continuous assistance throughout your relocation journey. Please note that this service is exclusively available to our customers and not to the general public.
Our travel services are designed to ensure a smooth and enjoyable journey to Portugal. We provide assistance with flight bookings, travel itineraries, and accommodation arrangements, catering to both short-term stays and long-term relocations. Our team offers expert advice on the best travel routes and options, ensuring that your trip is hassle-free and perfectly tailored to your needs. Whether you are planning a preliminary visit or your permanent move, we take care of all the details, allowing you to travel with confidence and peace of mind.
Our investment opportunities are carefully curated to align with your financial goals and risk tolerance. We offer personalized investment guidance, whether you’re interested in real estate, business ventures, or other lucrative markets in Portugal. Our team conducts thorough market research and provides strategic advice, ensuring you make informed decisions. We also offer continued management services to monitor your investments, ensuring optimal performance and growth. Trust us to help you build a prosperous future in Portugal with confidence and expertise.
Our investment opportunities are carefully curated to align with your financial goals and risk tolerance. We offer personalized investment guidance, whether you’re interested in real estate, business ventures, or other lucrative markets in Portugal. Our team conducts thorough market research and provides strategic advice, ensuring you make informed decisions. We also offer continued management services to monitor your investments, ensuring optimal performance and growth. Trust us to help you build a prosperous future in Portugal with confidence and expertise.
Our legal and immigration services are designed to facilitate your smooth transition to Portugal. We have in-house attorneys in both the USA and Portugal, ensuring that you receive expert legal advice and support throughout the entire process. Our team handles all aspects of visa applications, residency permits, and compliance with local regulations, providing you with peace of mind and confidence.
We specialize in providing comprehensive relocation services from the USA to Portugal, ensuring a seamless and stress-free transition. Our services include visa and immigration assistance, personalized housing searches, and settling-in support. We handle all aspects of your move, from packing and shipping your belongings to helping you acclimate to the Portuguese culture and lifestyle. With our expert guidance and local knowledge, you can confidently embark on your new adventure in Portugal.
We also offer specialized pet relocation services, ensuring your furry friends have a safe and comfortable journey to Portugal. Our team handles all the necessary paperwork, including health certificates and travel documentation, and arranges for pet-friendly transportation. We provide guidance on preparing your pets for the move and offer support throughout their transition, ensuring they arrive happy and healthy at your new home.
To further ease your transition, we provide assistance in establishing essential banking and insurance services in Portugal. Our team offers expert guidance on opening bank accounts, setting up online banking, and understanding the local financial landscape. We also help you navigate the complexities of securing health, home, and vehicle insurance, ensuring you have the necessary coverage to protect your well-being and assets in your new country. With our support, you can confidently manage your finances and insurance needs, allowing you to focus on enjoying your new life in Portugal.
We provide comprehensive tax and accounting services to facilitate your relocation from USA to Portugal. Our team of experts offers guidance on both the U.S. and Portuguese tax systems, ensuring compliance with all regulations and optimizing your tax situation. We assist with tax planning, filing, and advisory services. addressing any cross-border tax challenges you may face. Additionally, we offer support with bookkeeping and accounting, helping you maintain accurate financial records and manage your finances effectively in both countries.
At Best Life Portugal, we believe that life is too short to wait for the “perfect moment” to live your best life. Founded by Steve and Karrie Fernandes, Best Life Portugal was born out of a profound personal journey. After over 30 years of owning and running businesses in Southern California, raising their family, and living the American dream, the Fernandes family experienced a life-altering series of events that changed their perspective forever.
Karrie’s battle with breast cancer and Steve’s realization that a close friend suffered a heart attack before reaching 50 were wake-up calls that reminded them how quickly life can change. It was during this challenging time that they made the life-changing decision to sell their California business and make a bold leap into the unknown. Guided by faith, love, and the desire to embrace life to its fullest, they chose to come to Portugal, focusing on living their best life now.
Despite years of turning down invitations from distant relatives in Portugal, work and family obligations had kept them from considering it seriously—until everything changed. A vacation to Portugal proved to be a turning point. As soon as they stepped off the plane, their lives were forever changed. “Where has this been all our life?” was the question they asked themselves, and it was in that moment they realized they had found the place they were meant to be.
During their month-long stay, they met a couple who would later become like family, and whose law firm would later play a key role in helping them navigate the immigration process. Today, this firm is one of our trusted partners, helping Best Life Portugal assist others in making the transition to Portugal smoothly and confidently.
Since moving to Portugal, all of our children have embarked on their own immigration journeys and have fallen in love with the country, too. With three of them now living in Florida, we’ve created a strong bridge between Portugal and the U.S., with our corporate office located in Naples, Florida, and a second office in Lisbon, Portugal.
At Best Life Portugal, we are more than just a business. We are a family who understands the power of living authentically, embracing change, and navigating new beginnings. We’re here to help you do the same—because your best life might just be waiting for you in Portugal, and we’re here to help you get there.
Welcome to Best Life Portugal. Where life is not just about surviving, but about thriving.
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The Leading American Brand for
Real Estate & Travel in Portugal.
The Leading American Brand for Real Estate & Travel in Portugal.
