CHARLOTTE EVENT · NOV 17, 2026 · JW MARRIOTT HOTEL

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.

**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.

EDITED Nuno Serafim — **Nuno Serafim - Founder and Chief Investment Officer - 3 Comma Capital**
3 Comma Capital is an independent Portuguese asset manager, specializing in multi-asset and alternative investment strategies.
With more than 25 years of experience in financial markets, Nuno previously served as Board Member and CIO of IM Gestão de Ativos (IMGA), where he was responsible for over €3.4 billion in assets under management. Earlier in his career, he held senior leadership positions at IG Markets as Head of Iberia and at Espírito Santo Investment as Head of Portfolio Management. Nuno is recognized for his disciplined investment approach, strategic vision, and extensive expertise across fixed income, equities, and multi-asset portfolio management.

Calvin S Mazlumyan - Managing Director Founding Partner - Plan-B Outbound Migration Consultancy — **Calvin S Mazlumyan -** **Managing Director / Founding Partner - Plan-B Outbound Migration Consultancy**
Calvin is a California-licensed U.S. immigration attorney and a seasoned migration consultant specializing in both Caribbean Citizenship by Investment and European Golden Visa programs. He holds a California Realtor/Broker license with a focus on global real estate markets and is a licensed Investment Advisor Representative. Mr Mazlumyan graduated from UCLA with College Honors and Departmental Highest Honors, and has pursued a career in Private Banking both in investment and lending areas prior to focusing on immigration and global migration matters. Mazlumyan holds a Master of International Management degree with a concentration on global wealth migration patterns and is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, Beverly Hills Bar Association, and the Investment Migration Council.

EDITED Gonçalo Mendes Leal - Sócio-Fundador - NSMLawyers — **Gonçalo Mendes Leal - Founding Partner - NSMLawyers**
Gonçalo co-founded NSMLawyers and, with a team of expert lawyers, crafted thousands of golden visa applications in Portugal. A work with more than 10 years of experience that changed many lives.
In the last decade, NSMLawyers has become a top immigration law firm in Portugal. Recognized worldwide, the firm specializes in crafting residency visas. They have assisted clients from more than 80 nationalities seizing the opportunity of both investing and enjoying a Golden Country.

Partners

Migration/Citizenship: Plan-B Outbound Migration Consultancy
Investment Management: 3 Comma Capital
Foreign Exchange: Currencies Direct
Real Estate: CIVILRIA
Legal: NSMLawyers

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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.