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I'm happy that I used StartAbroad relocation service for my move to Portugal. From start to finish, it was just a matter of a few months. The team understood the importance of my timeframe; we worked together as a team and made it happen! I would recommend StartAbroad to anyone considering a move abroad. Bobbie

From the initial call with Zach, to dealing with Anna for our D7 & D8 Visas, this has been a phenomenal service. I really can't imagine trying to do this on our own. Start Abroad has made this move a lot less stressful. We used the Concierge package, and we were glad we did. Anna was always available to answer my many questions and concerns. So glad we used Start Abroad, they deserve 10 stars!!!

Well worth the money. I heartily recommend the concierge service, especially if you don't yet speak the language of your destination. Anna has been wonderful to work with. My hand was held every step of the way. The people in my destination country who helped me set up a bank account, utilities, and apartment were highly professional and kind. Anyone embarking on this task should remember the importance of time zones, deadlines, and bureaucratic time frames. Take it step by step. Do not dither, but also do not expect instant responses or results. It is a process that Startabroad understands and will guide you through.

Anna and her team made the D8 visa process for Portugal so seamless! She answered all the questions I had and was able to get information for my individual case. I really appreciated the additional in-person support from a StartAbroad partner in Portugal to accompany me to my AIMA appointment. I don't think I would've gotten my residency card so quickly if I hadn't had a representative to attend the appointment with me. All in all the whole process took almost a year. From booking my VFS appointment in San Francisco in February to when I got my visa and passport back in May to moving with my cat in June and having my AIMA appointment in October, I received my residency card only two and a half weeks after that appointment. Truly record time!

We engaged Start Abroad to assist us with relocating to Spain by obtaining the non-lucrative visa (NLV) for a family of 3. We worked with Anna who is a wonderfully engaged professional, responsive, knowledgeable and a lovely calming force. Preparing to move to another country is very document intensive and stressful especially for a family, when even more documents are required (as compared to going solo). It takes several months to get things gathered in the specific manner required by each Consulate. Anna was great in calming my nerves and providing reassurance as we prepared for the Boston Consulate NLV appointment and then waited for the decision. 3rd parties cannot assist with obtaining appointments with the Consulate (Boston does not use BLS) but we were able to ask Anna to review any communications and to get practical tips. After our NLV visa approval -Big YEAH-Anna’s assistance continued as she connected us with great “boots on the ground” support within Spain. We were able to secure a lovely apartment to our liking before arrival; open a bank account in Spain before arrival; and we even had our “Padron” appointment scheduled for all 3 of us within a day of our arrival in Spain! We cannot convey how much all of this support and guidance alleviated our anxiety and really made our transition to Spain go so smoothly. Anna and Start Abroad really aided in making our journey here a success!

Almost as soon as I started researching moving to Portugal I knew I'd need help! As the owner of 2 small businesses in a niche field, applying for the digital nomad visa felt even more complicated! I had a ton of questions and kept getting conflicting answers. As soon as I had my first consultation with StartAbroad I knew I was in good hands. I especially appreciated how up to date Anna was about the changing landscape of the visa application process! It feels like things are changing every day, and Anna could always shed some much needed light on the situation! With the help of Anna and StartAbroad, we were prepared for our interview (even as people around us were turned away!), and we knew what to expect with the waiting and moving process. A HUGE thank you to Anna and StartAbroad! I would recommend hiring them to anyone starting the visa application process.

We had an excellent experience with the Start Abroad service when moving to Costa Rica. Zach and Pablo were invaluable in helping us before, during and after arriving in country to accomplish all of those logistical things that are difficult when you are unfamiliar with a new place. They are very knowledgeable on everything you might need and were very professional in helping handle all of our issues. I am so happy that I chose to use their service and would highly recommend them to anyone wanting to relocate to Costa Rica.

StartAbroad made our move to Portugal incredibly smooth. From the very beginning, Anna was responsive, knowledgeable, and genuinely supportive. They answered every question we had (no matter how small) and guided us through each step with clarity and confidence. What could have been a stressful process turned into an exciting adventure thanks to their help. Highly recommend to anyone relocating internationally!