Madalena do Vale is part of VCA’s Immigration team, where she supports clients throughout their Golden Visa application processes.

Her work focuses on assisting clients in the preparation and submission of applications with the Portuguese immigration authorities, ensuring that documentation complies with regulatory requirements and that clients are guided through each stage of the process with clarity and efficiency. Madalena has been working with the firm since July 2021, contributing to the team’s work in supporting international clients relocating to Portugal.

Before joining VCA, Madalena completed a Blue Book traineeship at the European Commission, within the Directorate-General for International Partnerships, where she worked on projects supporting the European Union’s financial cooperation strategies with Overseas Countries and Territories through the European Development Fund.

Practice Areas

Immigration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and International Relations – Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, NOVA University Lisbon (2013–2016)
Master’s Degree in Development and International Cooperation – ISEG, University of Lisbon (2016–2019)

Languages

Portuguese and English