How it works
Four steps, all online
Every door follows the same path. You see where you are at each step.
The path
- 01
Details
Choose your door and tell us who you are. This takes a few minutes.
- 02
Documents
Upload what we ask for. Each file is checked for type and size as you add it.
Your turn - 03
Sign
Sign electronically in the portal. The signed copy is stored in your case.
- 04
Filed
We submit your file to the authority and keep you informed in your client area.
Status
Three stamps you will see
Each one lands in your case when the step is done.
After filing
What happens next
- Day 0Filed
We submit and you get a confirmation in your client area.
- While it is processedWe follow it
The authority sets the timeline. We tell you when something changes.
- When it arrivesDelivered
Your document is uploaded to your case and you are notified by email.
Payment and signature
Paid by card, signed online
You pay by card through Stripe. Fees are shown in USD before you pay, and government fees are listed separately.
Signing is electronic and happens in the portal. You can follow every case from the Blue Ocean app or the client area.
FAQ
Do I need to be in Portugal?
For the NIF, no. The process is remote and you sign electronically in the portal. Visa routes have their own requirements, which each service page explains.
How long does it take?
NIF: 5 to 14 business days from signature. D7: 4 to 8 months. Other timelines depend on the authority, and each service page shows the official ones.
How do I pay?
By card through Stripe. Fees are shown in USD before you pay, and your receipt is kept in your client area.
How do I sign?
Electronically, in the portal. You see the document, sign, and the signed copy is stored in your case.
Free, 15 minutes
Knock first
A short video call to understand your situation and point you to the right door. No commitment.