1. About Us
This website is operated by Patrícia Viana — Advogada, a licensed Portuguese immigration lawyer registered with the Portuguese Bar Association (Ordem dos Advogados), trading as Viana Consultancy.
Email: enquiries@vianaconsultancy.com
Phone: +351 960 174 940
Website: visas.vianaconsultancy.com
2. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using this website, submitting any form, or scheduling a consultation, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and Conditions in full. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use this website.
3. No Attorney-Client Relationship
The information published on this website is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Reading this website, submitting an enquiry form, or downloading any document from this website does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Patrícia Viana or Viana Consultancy.
An attorney-client relationship is only established through a written engagement agreement signed by both parties. Do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of any content on this website without seeking proper legal advice.
4. Nature of Our Services
Viana Consultancy provides legal services in the field of Portuguese immigration law, including but not limited to:
- Residency visa applications (D7, D8, and other categories)
- Legal residency permit applications and renewals
- Citizenship applications
- Family reunification
- Legal representation before immigration authorities
- Certified document translations and legalisation
- Appeals and litigation related to immigration decisions
All services are subject to a separate engagement agreement. Outcomes in immigration matters cannot be guaranteed, as decisions are made by independent governmental authorities.
5. Website Use
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others. You must not:
- Use the website in any way that is unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful
- Transmit unsolicited commercial communications (spam)
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website
- Use automated tools to scrape, copy, or harvest content from the website
- Engage in any conduct that could damage, disable, or impair the website or its servers
6. Intellectual Property
All content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, photographs, videos, and downloadable materials — is the intellectual property of Patrícia Viana / Viana Consultancy or its licensors and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
You may view and print pages from this website for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, publish, or commercially exploit any content without our prior written consent.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
This website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any representations or warranties, express or implied. We make no warranty that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
While we endeavour to ensure that the information on this website is accurate and up to date, immigration laws and procedures change frequently. We make no guarantee that information on this site reflects the most current legal requirements, and you should always verify information with a qualified legal professional.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Patrícia Viana / Viana Consultancy shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website or any content on it.
Our total liability to you in respect of any claim arising from your use of this website shall not exceed €100 (one hundred euros).
Nothing in these terms limits our liability for fraud, fraudulent misrepresentation, death or personal injury caused by negligence, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.
9. Third-Party Links and Services
This website may contain links to third-party websites (including Calendly and Google Drive) for your convenience. These links do not constitute endorsement of those sites. We have no control over the content or practices of third-party sites and accept no responsibility for them.
Your use of third-party services is subject to their own terms and privacy policies.
10. Online Booking and Consultations
Booking a strategy session through our website (via Calendly) is a preliminary step that does not guarantee engagement of our services. During the session, we will assess your situation and determine whether and how we can assist you. No fees are charged for the initial strategy session unless otherwise stated.
11. Fees and Payment
Our legal service fees will be set out in a written engagement agreement before any chargeable work commences. We reserve the right to modify our fees with reasonable notice. Fees quoted are in euros and are exclusive of applicable taxes unless otherwise stated.
12. Confidentiality
We are bound by professional secrecy obligations under Portuguese Bar Association rules. All information you share with us in the context of a legal engagement is treated as strictly confidential, subject to legal exceptions (e.g. anti-money laundering obligations).
13. Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of your personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms and Conditions.
14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Portugal. Any disputes arising from or related to these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Lisbon, Portugal, without prejudice to any mandatory consumer protection rights you may have under the law of your country of residence.
15. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the date of the most recent revision. Continued use of this website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
16. Contact Us
For questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
Patrícia Viana Lawyer — Viana Consultancy
Email: enquiries@vianaconsultancy.com
Phone: +351 960 174 940