Matías Apparcel C.
Founder of AIM Global
Partner of Apparcel Uriarte AbogadosHe manages AIM Global from Santiago, Chile.
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Argentine citizenship by investment COMING SOON
Global mobility
Residency and citizenship in Latin America and Europe
We are the leading law firm specializing in international mobility in Latin America. We assist Latin American families seeking European residency or citizenship, as well as citizens of the world seeking a Latin American passport or visa. We evaluate your case, advise you on the available pathways, and manage the entire application process.
9 years · 200+ Golden Visa · 550+ citizenships · 800+ residence permits
No cost and no obligation. Your case will be reviewed by a lawyer on our team, not an automated form.
Citizenship by investment · Argentina
Argentina, an unprecedented route to citizenship.
Argentina opens the door to citizenship through investment. We've been part of this project from the beginning and will present it in detail: who qualifies, how to invest, and how long the process takes. Reserve your spot and receive the information from us.
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Date to be confirmed · Buenos Aires time
What you will learn
- Who qualifies, and which investment routes the program recognizes
- Amounts, deadlines and steps of the process, broken down
- How AIM Global runs it end to end, with a lawyer from our own team
Most requested
Europe · Portugal
Golden Visa Portugal
Through investment of eligible funds
- Investment in funds
- 24 to 36 months
- Stay of 7 days per year
- Residence permit
Europe · Spain
Digital nomad visa
For demonstrable remote work income
- No investment
- 10 or 20 business days
- You must live in Spain
- Residence for 1 or 3 years
Europe · Greece
Golden Visa Greece
Through investment in property
- Real estate investment
- 4 to 6 months
- No minimum stay
- Permanent residence
Europe · Italy
Italian citizenship by descent
By descent without investment
- Italian ancestor
- Timeframe depends on civil records
- No requirement to live there
- Passport · no generational limit
Europe · Italy
Investor Visa Italy
Through investment
- Investment
- Authorization within 30 days
- No mandatory stay
- Residence permit
Europe · Croatia
Croatian citizenship by descent
By descent without investment
- Croatian ancestor
- Timeframe depends on civil records
- No requirement to live there
- Passport · no language exam
We don't have a program in this row for that country. Please check the other rows or schedule a diagnostic appointment.
Europe · Portugal
Golden Visa Portugal
Through investment of eligible funds
- 24 to 36 months
- Stay of 7 days per year
- Residence permit
Europe · Greece
Golden Visa Greece
Through investment in property
- 4 to 6 months
- No minimum stay
- Permanent residence
Europe · Italy
Investor Visa Italy
Through investment
- Authorization within 30 days
- No mandatory stay
- Residence permit
Americas · United States
EB-5 visa
Through investment
- 24 to 36 months
- Investment that creates jobs
- Green Card · Permanent Residence
Americas · Argentina
Citizenship by investment
Through investment
- Timeframe to be defined
- Citizenship · Decree 524/2025
We don't have a program in this row for that country. Please check the other rows or schedule a diagnostic appointment.
Descent · Italy
Italian citizenship
By descent without investment
- No generational limit
- No requirement to live there
- Italian passport
Descent · Croatia
Croatian citizenship
By descent without investment
- No generational limit
- No language exam
- Croatian passport
Marriage · Spain, Portugal and Italy
Citizenship by marriage
Through marriage without investment
- Spouse with European citizenship
- Timeframe varies by country
- Passport
Income · Spain
Digital nomad visa
For demonstrable remote work income
- 10 or 20 business days
- You must live in Spain
- Get a Spanish passport in 2 years if you are Latin American
Income · Portugal
Passive income visa (D7)
Through demonstrable passive income
- Rental income, dividends or a pension
- You must live in Portugal
- Temporary residence
We don't have a program in this row for that country. Please check the other rows or schedule a diagnostic appointment.
The timeframes are those published by goaimglobal.com and are subject to change by law. The actual timeframe depends on your case and the agency making the decision. No reputable firm can guarantee a specific date.
Why AIM Global
We are a law firm, not an agency.
We are expert lawyers specializing in international mobility in Latin America, with our own teams in Santiago and Lisbon. The same firm that receives you will handle your case through to the end.
In-house legal team
Our own team handles the immigration process. We don't outsource your case or sell you a contact. Your case is prepared and submitted by a lawyer on our team, not an external agent.
Santiago and Lisbon, one firm
The case file is compiled here and submitted there. We operate from Santiago, Chile, and Lisbon, and we handle cases in Portugal, Spain, Italy, and Croatia.
A fixed quote, before you sign
You receive a breakdown of the total cost, including fees, rates, and investment, along with the estimated timeframe. Fees are independent of the investment amount and remain fixed throughout the process.
No paperwork for you
We provide certificates, apostilles, and translations. You only need to provide the documents that no one else can obtain. You'll have a single point of contact throughout the entire process.
Cases
What we hear from our clients.
Alejandra Ramos
Spanish citizenship · Buenos Aires
Argentina
My country's economy (Argentina) forced me to find one of the many visas available to Europe. After a very pleasant meeting with the AIM Global team, I decided to go with the Ley de Nietos, since my grandfather emigrated from Spain in the mid-20th century. He was born in a very small Spanish village, and obtaining the certificates on my own was impossible.
Miguel Villagrán
Spanish citizenship by descent
We had been thinking about emigrating for many years, and we knew of a connection through our surname to people in Spain. Thanks to AIM Global, we were able to obtain the certificates that guarantee our ancestry and thus obtain Spanish citizenship. They treated us very well from beginning to end; we felt supported throughout this process of finding our ancestors.
Pedro Soria
Golden Visa Portugal
I'd been thinking about investing abroad for years, but I never had enough information to fully understand the potential benefits. Thanks to AIM Global, I now own a property in Portugal, and I also enjoy the advantages of residency there. It was very reassuring to know that my investment was in the hands of people who not only know the area well, but are also there to help.
Roberto Busel
Portuguese residency
AIM Global provided us with timely, accurate, efficient, and friendly advice, offering a variety of services and legal counsel throughout the Portuguese residency application process and visa acquisition. The team supported us every step of the way, knowing exactly when and how to reach us at the right point.
Our backing
Backed by a renowned law firm.
AIM Global was founded by the partners of Apparcel Uriarte Abogados. We continue to share a team and offices in Santiago and Lisbon.
Adriano S. Vieira
International lawyer · Lisbon
More than ten years in immigration law. He handles cases in Europe from Lisbon.
Team
An in-house legal team, not a network of intermediaries.
We have our own lawyers in Santiago and Lisbon, and a team is being formed for Buenos Aires. Our immigration work is handled by our own team. These are some of the people on the team.
Matías Apparcel C.
Founder
Alejandro Iglesias
General Manager
Teresa Hudson
Operations Manager · Managing Director, Portugal
Adriano S. Vieira
International lawyer · Lisbon
+10 years in immigration
Valentín Carvajal
Lawyer and consultant
Rosario Baeza
Lawyer and consultant
Cristina Separovic
Lawyer and consultant
Sofía Mora
Business Development
Marta F. Esteves
Customer manager
Santiago de Chile
Málaga 85, Las Condes
+56 9 5836 0431
Lisbon
Av. da República 45
1050-187 Lisboa
Analysis
What we are tracking.
FAQ
What we are asked by our clients.
Are you lawyers or intermediaries?
We are a law firm with our own team of lawyers in Santiago and Lisbon. The case file is prepared and submitted by a lawyer from our team, not by an external agent.
Do I need to invest to obtain European residency?
No. Of the three paths, only one requires investment. Citizenship by descent does not require capital, and income-based visas require a verifiable monthly income, not accumulated wealth.
How much does the service cost?
Our fees are independent of the amount you invest and the fees charged by each organization, and depend on the number of people and the chosen method. You will receive a detailed breakdown of the fees before signing anything, and they will not change throughout the process.
How long does the entire process take?
It depends on the process. Visas based on income are the fastest, and citizenship by descent are the slowest because they rely on older civil records. The processing times for each program are shown on the cards above. The actual timeframe depends on your documentation and the issuing agency; no reputable study can guarantee a specific date.
Do I have to move?
It depends on the route. Portugal's Golden Visa requires a stay of only 7 days per year, and those from Greece and Italy do not require physical residence. Visas based on income do require you to actually reside in the country. Citizenship by descent does not require you to live there at any time.
Does my family have to go through the same process?
In most programs, yes: spouses and dependent children are included in the same file. The conditions and cost per additional person vary depending on the program, and we discuss this in the assessment.
What happens if I don't qualify through any channel?
We'll tell you in the diagnosis, which is free, and that's it. We'd rather lose a client in the first meeting than open a case that's not going to be resolved.
Assessment
Half an hour with an expert lawyer, free of charge.
What you need now is to review your situation with a lawyer and see which option is best for you. You'll leave that call knowing which options you qualify for, which one is right for you, and what it would cost.
If you don't qualify, we'll tell you during that call.