Portuguese Citizenship for an IT Entrepreneur from Moscow

Alexey Kudryavtsev, the founder of an IT company, turned to Relocitizen for assistance in obtaining European citizenship. His business was actively developing in the international market, but visa restrictions were preventing him from regularly meeting with European partners and signing contracts with clients from the EU.

Our lawyers analyzed the situation and offered a naturalization strategy through Portuguese residence permits under the D7 visa (for those with a stable income or means of subsistence, including dividends and other regular income). Alexey confirmed his financial stability, received Portuguese residency, and for the next 5 years, he adhered to the requirements to maintain his status (including restrictions on the duration of absence), studied Portuguese, and prepared for naturalization. Relocitizen specialists organized preparation for the A2-level exam, gathered the required documents, and submitted the citizenship application. About 18 months after submission, Alexey received a positive decision and obtained his Portuguese passport.

Thanks to our support, Alexey became a European Union citizen and opened a representative office of his company in Berlin. Portuguese citizenship simplified business trips across Europe, expanded access to the EU markets, and allowed him to move with his family. Today, his company works with clients from several EU countries without visa restrictions.