Hello, I'm Melissa Gonçalves.

Melissa Gonçalves is a fully licensed Portuguese immigration lawyer (Portuguese Bar Association) with over a decade of experience advising international clients on residency and nationality matters in Portugal. She has been collaborating with MFG Consultants since 2012​,​ playing a central role in immigration and legal practice. Melissa specializes in the D2 (Entrepreneur)​,​ D7 (Passive Income)​,​ D8 (Digital Nomad) and Portuguese Golden Visa (D9 Visa ​/​ Investment) programmes​,​ combining deep legal knowledge with hands-on experience in complex​,​ multi-jurisdictional cases. Her work covers the full lifecycle of each process​,​ from eligibility assessment and legal structuring to application​,​ renewals and long-term residency planning (including obtaining NIFs - tax numbers​,​ assistance with Portuguese Bank Accounts opening and everything else required so your goals are fully achieved). Both native in Portuguese and English​,​ she works daily with high-net-worth individuals​,​ entrepreneurs​,​ remote workers and families relocating to Portugal. She is known for her precision​,​ regulatory rigour and ability to translate legal requirements into clear​,​ executable steps​,​ ensuring compliance with AIMA and other Portuguese authorities while keeping processes efficient and predictable. Her long-standing involvement in the Portuguese immigration framework​,​ coupled with her practical​,​ client-focused approach​,​ makes her a key legal reference within MFG Consultants and a trusted advisor for clients seeking long-term residency and mobility solutions in Portugal. Founded in 2012​,​ MFG Consultants is an independent​,​ Portuguese-based advisory firm with multiple international awards and recognized authority in immigration and investment advisory​,​ supporting both international investors and individuals seeking to reside in Portugal through Golden Visa​,​ D2​,​ D7 and D8 residency solutions.