If you’re a US citizen interested in applying for a Portuguese Golden Visa, you will need to obtain Apostilles for certain documents as part of the application process. Here at Express Apostille Services, LLC, we assist our clients in obtaining all the necessary Apostilles when applying for a Golden Visa! 

The documents that require an Apostille vary depending on the county of origin and the investment option you choose. However, some common documents that require an Apostille include birth certificates, marriage certificates, criminal background checks, and verification letters

Once you know what documents require apostille, we will take care of obtaining apostilles on the original documents in any of the US states and territories. We have offices and notaries across the country who can assist with obtaining Apostilles from the proper state authorities. Our states of service include but are not limited to California, New York, Illinois, Texas, Florida, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania. 

Generally, we can obtain your Apostilles in 1-3 business days! Once your Apostilles have been completed, we will send you an electronic scan of all the fully executed Apostilles along with tracking information for the shipment of the hard copy Apostilles. Additionally, we offer overnight domestic and expedited international shipping to make sure our clients can make their consulate appointments and deadlines! 

Obtaining apostilles from the United States is an important part of the process for applying for a Portuguese Golden Visa. By using our services at Express Apostille Services, you can ensure that your documents are properly authenticated, and your application is processed smoothly.

Here are some sources that provide additional information on obtaining apostilles for a Portuguese Golden Visa application:

How to Obtain an Apostille in the United States (US Department of State)

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/travel-legal-considerations/internl-judicial-asst/authentications-and-apostilles/how-to-obtain-an-apostille-in-the-united-states.html

Authenticating U.S. Documents for Use Abroad (U.S. Department of State)

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/legal/other-visa-categories/Authentication-of-Documents/Authenticating-U-S–Documents-for-Use-Abroad.html

List of U.S. Competent Authorities (Hague Conference on Private International Law)

https://www.hcch.net/en/states/authorities/details3/?aid=353

These sources provide helpful information on the steps and requirements for obtaining apostilles, as well as the competent authorities that issue apostilles in the United States.