Helpful guidance through the process with clear requirements and dates. But the real value is for the in-person team at your visa/citizenship appointments -- navigating these offices can be arcane and... See more
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Global Citizen Solutions is a global mobility firm specializing in residency and citizenship planning, alongside relocation visa solutions. We advise private clients, families, and institutions on mobility decisions across jurisdictions, helping them navigate regulatory complexity, policy change, and cross-border requirements with clarity. Our advisory work covers residency programs, citizenship pathways, and relocation visas, structured around each client’s lifestyle, financial, or institutional objectives. Some clients are preparing an international move; others are securing alternative options as part of a broader Plan B mobility strategy. Grounded in transparency and technical expertise, we take an advisory-led approach that combines legal insight, research, and operational execution. Through clear processes and dedicated guidance, we support informed mobility decisions in an increasingly complex global landscape.
Studio 5, 119 Richmond Road, Kingston-Upon-Thames, KT2 5BX, London, United Kingdom
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The team with GCS are outstanding. There are a number of challenges with most moves, let alone relocation. All members are prompt, thoughtful and knowledgeable in their approach. We experienced a few last minute legislation changes that affected our circumstances. But let us know immediately. So much so we showed up to a few appointments shocking the interviewer with how thorough our application was. Special shoutout to Alícia, Rachel and Luan for getting us over the finish line. Highly recommend!

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Global Citizens Solutions greatly simplified our move to Portugal. The personable staff kept us informed every step of the way, and provided us with helpful updates to the various processes, both in our country of origin and destination.
The expat community will generally warn new members against employing "expensive" consultants, claiming that a Do-It-Yourself approach is better. The same community members then inevitably share nightmare stories about various delays and problems they faced. With GCS helping us, we faced none of these issues; our move was smooth.
Less than one year elapsed from the date we first contacted GCS to the receipt of our Resident cards at our new home address. There is no way we could have done the move that quickly and pain-free without the help of Patricia and her team (Ana, Barbara and others), and their associates at GoldCrest.
Highly Recommended!

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The company are expert at navigating Portugal D7 visa process. But what they do best is the personal presence and guidance at our AIMA appointment. We had 2 appointment in totally separate parts of Portugal. But we had fantastic representation at both offices that made each one very easy for us.

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GCS was amazingly thourough, understanding, and kind. I am very grateful to my friend who referred me to them.

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Helpful guidance through the process with clear requirements and dates. But the real value is for the in-person team at your visa/citizenship appointments -- navigating these offices can be arcane and the GCS team does it every day! Plus they're friendly, capable, and helpful along the way. Special shoutout to Beatriz and Marina in PT.

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I have been using Global Citizen Solutions for about 10 months now. They have helped me every step of the way. I could not have gotten this far without them. Hopefully I've only got about 4 to 6 months to go. Peace

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We’ve been working with the team at GCS for about 18 months now and it’s the best decision we have ever made. Without them, and without Goldcrest, going through the migration process would have been a difficult journey. From general advice to attending AIMA appointments with us, from organising NIFs to providing contacts for other disciplines - nothing was ever a problem for anyone on the team. Amazing service. Yes, you pay for it but every little bit of it was not an expense but an investment. Can’t thank them enough. 100% recommended.

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We have been clients of GCS since 2019 and have used them for our Golden Visa process in Portugal. We have had a seamless professional experience with their team since day one. They helped us with the purchase of not one, but two properties and we are now full-time residents of Portugal. They could not have made the application process for citizenship any easier and they have always been extremely responsive and reliable.

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I went through the Portuguese Golden Visa process with GCS and had a very smooth and reassuring experience. The whole team was professional, well-coordinated, and gave me confidence throughout the journey. I’m very satisfied with my choice.

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I had a truly positive experience working with the GCS team on my visa process. They were consistently clear in their guidance, quick to provide updates, and available when I needed support. Their professionalism was matched with genuine care, which made a complex process feel much more manageable. I’m very grateful for their help and would highly recommend their services.

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Aline was always quick to reply. Even for silly questions. Liked that.

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I obtained my Grenadian passport with the help of GCS.The sensation of freedom

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Joe helped me in choosing between St. Kitts and Dominica. I'm so happy I picked St. Kitts!

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I contacted 3 companies. GCS was the only one that didn’t just try to “close” me. Joe actually listened. Happy I chose them.

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Global Citizen Solutions ek trusted platform hai jo investors aur families ko citizenship by investment, golden visa, aur global mobility solutions provide karta hai. Unki expert team clients ko Europe, Caribbean, aur other top destinations mein secure future banane mein help karti hai. Reliable service ke liye unka naam mashhoor hai.

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Woman was very terse. Did not seem at all helpful or excited about helping me if you will. Looked me up and down multiple times in an uncomfortable discourteous manner. Kept repeating multiple times I'd have to pass a language test which I already knew and had acknowledged seeming to indicate she doubted whether i knew the language. Generally unfriendly. Seemed to dislike her job and or me as a client. Would not prefer to use.
Uodate: Rude, disrespectful agent tells me my great grandparents being from a certain country is IRRELEVANT and says I'm not of an ethnicity because my grandparents didn't formally become citizens. This company is reprehensible and should fire its disgusting staff. Oh, excuse me? Language tests are not discussed in a first interview as a barrier?! Yes, it was as i said mentioned numerous times with the implications being the agent did not think I knew the language, which as a matter of fact, I do. The reasons to this review shows either complete ignorance of how staffs is operating or blatant lies to defend what is clearly indefensible.

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I have absolutely loved my experience with global citizen solutions. They have helped us navigate through all of the paperwork, investments, & law changes of gaining a Portuguese Golden Visa and citizenship.
It is not an easy process by any means, but would have been impossible without their guidance. While we are still "in the weeds" of governmental red tape, we have been able to send through our investments, and begin to receive our yearly ROIs.
GCS has been incredibly responsive, communicative, and proactive. Garnering a second citizenship is not for the faint of heart, but if you are willing to do the process, I would not want to go through with anyone else!

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Update: At the time I wrote my initial review (November 2024) I also reached out to Global Citizen Solutions to provide my feedback directly. Since providing my feedback, they have re-engaged in our case and we are getting the service they initially promised. I am satisfied and appreciate that they listened to my feedback and took action. We still do not have our residency permit, but they are being proactive and we are making progress.
Original Review: Global Citizen Solutions advertises “100% success rate” with Golden Visa in Portugal and that is not true. We submitted our application through Global Citizen Solutions in December 2021, had biometrics done in Feb 2023, and still do not have the initial visa (November 2024). This company also states that you will get a “dedicated account manager to support you throughout the process” which is misleading. They introduced us to a law firm in Portugal and since then I have not heard anything from them other than mass marketing emails. When I have reached out to express my concerns, they offer no guidance or solutions and direct me back to the law firm.

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One of the best immigration companies in Portugal! The team is professional, dedicated, and highly experienced. They are honest, transparent, and exceptionally competent. Everyone is kind and pleasant to work with. They offer a wide variety of immigration services, making the process smooth and stress-free. Highly recommended!

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After I posted my last review, my contact at global citizens , Patricia, reached out for the first time. She wrote that she’s been aware of the situation with the bank yet she only now contacted me specifically to ask me to remove my review. She did not care about what was happening with my account until it somehow impacted her. I would strongly advise anyone looking to do a golden visa in Portugal to go a different route with a more reputable agency.

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