ATLANTA BUCKHEAD EVENT · OCT 31, 2026

Portugal’s Golden Visa explained

Name: Free 'Moving to Portugal' Seminar in Houston
Start: 2026-02-03T10:30
End: 2026-02-03T18:00
Location: St. Regis Houston, Texas

Join our free live event with expert speakers on residency, investment, legal matters and more.

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Join the largest and most established Portugal relocation and investment events in the United States and get expert, face-to-face guidance on the Golden Visa, other visa options, property, taxation, healthcare and more.

We are the publishers of the Portugal Resident newspaper, established since 1989. Our events are free to attend and are not sales presentations.

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Why invest in
Portugal?

Rated the world’s best economy by The Economist in 2025

World’s 7th safest country

Low cost of living

Great weather and lifestyle

Benefits of Portugal’s Golden Visa

Only requires 7 days per year in the country

No need to change tax residency

Dual citizenship allowed

Access to state healthcare and education

Live, invest, and travel freely in Europe

European residency without relocation

What You’ll Learn

Step-by-step guidance for relocating to Portugal

How Portuguese taxation and residency laws apply to US citizens

Visa programs focusing on the Golden Visa (Residency by Investment)

How to buy property safely in Portugal

Insight into the current Portuguese real estate market

Meet our expert speakers one-on-one

“Housing prices, political divisions, high cost of living, the rise of remote work, crime rates in some U.S. cities… these are among the reasons experts mention to explain the wave of Americans relocating to Europe.”

— Forbes “Americans Moving to Europe: Portugal Still Top Place for Expats”

Meet the Experts

All under one roof you will have the chance to listen to live presentations by experts in the areas of residency, taxation, legal matters, healthcare, real estate, and many other aspects of life in Portugal.

You’ll also get time before and after each session to connect, ask questions, and get tailored advice.

**Bruce Hawker - CEO - Open Media Group / Event host**
Bruce has lived in the Algarve most of his life, having moved to Portugal from the UK as a child when his family relocated in the late 1970’s. His career has been mostly in publishing, as founder and CEO of the Open Media Group; publishers of the Portugal Resident newspaper and Essential Algarve magazine amongst other titles.
Whilst continuing in his role at Open Media, Bruce also has interests in real estate. Alongside his business activities, he is also a member of the board of directors of the Lisbon based British Portuguese Chamber of Commerce. Bruce is the host and a speaker at the Living in Portugal and Living in the Algarve events.

Guilherme Valadares Carreiro - Partner - Oxy Capital — **Guilherme Valadares Carreiro** - **Partner -** **Oxy Capital**
Guilherme is a Partner at Oxy Capital, where he leads the firm’s Golden Visa initiatives. Since joining Oxy Capital in 2018, he has been actively involved in private equity investments, executing over 10 deals across diverse sectors. In addition, he played a key role in the operational and financial restructuring of an industrial company with over €250 million in revenue. Since 2022, he has spearheaded the fundraising and execution efforts for Oxy Capital’s Golden Visa projects.
Prior to Oxy Capital, Guilherme worked as an Operational Consultant at Kaizen Institute, Europe's leading operational consulting firm, where he focused on process optimization and efficiency improvements.
Guilherme holds a master’s degree in Industrial Engineering and Management from the Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto (Portugal) and the Technische Universität München (Germany).

**Brian Bernal -** **Director of Business Development - Currencies Direct**
Brian helps set the standards in the foreign exchange industry by delivering the best and most comprehensive services to clients. His passion for financial markets and helping clients achieve their objectives has helped Brian establish close relationships with clients and partners. His knowledge of foreign exchange, financial markets, global banking, investments, securities, and global marketplaces is extensive while his hands-on experiences super exceed the textbook written norms.
Founded in 1996, Currencies Direct has grown to become the leader in the FX industry with regards to transfers for property purchases and immigration. With over 20 global offices across 5 continents, including Portugal and the US, Currencies Direct is well equipped to assist with your foreign exchange and international transfer needs.

Chitra Stern - CEO - Martinhal Hotels and Resorts & United Lisbon Edu Hub; Membro do conselho de administração - United Lisbon International School (1) — **Chitra Stern – CEO – Martinhal Hotels & Resorts & United Lisbon Edu Hub**
An entrepreneur in the hospitality and real estate sector, she developed the award-winning Martinhal Beach Family Resort & Hotel in Sagres with her husband, Roman, creating a luxury concept designed for families. Since 2010, she has expanded Martinhal into a multimillion-euro operation, currently comprising four properties in Portugal, with new projects under development. The opening of Martinhal Residences in 2023 marked the group’s entry into the luxury residences sector. In 2024, Chitra was awarded the Medal of Merit for Tourism by the Portuguese government.
Passionate about global citizenship, education and innovation, Chitra founded the United Lisbon International School, which opened in 2020 and forms part of the Edu Hub, a centre bringing together education, technology and innovation to promote diversity and cultural exchange.

EDITED Filipe Eusébio – Partner, Ana Bruno Lawyers — **Filipe Eusébio – Partner – Ana Bruno Lawyers**
Filipe Eusébio is a Partner at Ana Bruno Advogados, a Portuguese law firm providing legal advice to private and corporate clients.
With extensive experience working with international clients, Filipe advises individuals, families, entrepreneurs and investors on matters involving Portugal, combining legal expertise with a practical and commercially focused approach. He regularly works with clients and professional partners across different jurisdictions, helping to coordinate legal and advisory requirements in Portugal. His work reflects the firm’s international outlook and commitment to providing personalised, solutions-oriented advice, with particular emphasis on building long-term relationships and understanding each client’s individual objectives.

Diogo Lapa - Account Manager - Ciple Master — **Diogo Lapa - Account Manager -** **Ciple Master**
Diogo is from Porto, Portugal, and is an Account Manager at Ciple Master. He has built his career around connecting with people, understanding their needs, and delivering solutions that create real impact. He thrives on challenges, values continuous learning, and is driven by turning obstacles into opportunities for growth.Through CipleMaster, he helps individuals open doors to new opportunities by guiding them in learning Portuguese and achieving their A2 certification, designing pathways that are practical, effective, and meaningful. 
Ciple Master focuses on delivering the best solutions for Golden Visa applicants through flexible, 100% online Portuguese A2 language courses.

Partners

Investment Management: Oxy Capital
Learning Portuguese: CIPLE Master
Foreign Exchange: Currencies Direct
Real Estate: Martinhal Group
Legal: Ana Bruno Lawyers

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Organisers

The Open Media Group is Portugal’s leading publisher of foreign language media with print and online publications such as the Portugal Resident newspaper in English (established 1989) and Barlavento in Portuguese (established 1977). Our magazines include Essential Algarve, the Algarve’s luxury lifestyle magazine (established 2000) and associate publications Essential Lisboa, Essential Madeira and Essential Business, as well as Inside Carvoeiro and Inside Lagos, Clubhouse Algarve and Vivre le Portugal magazines.