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Our success rate
Our 99.2% Success Rate: The Methodology Behind the Number
Every immigration firm quotes a success rate. Almost none explain how it is calculated. Here is exactly what our 99.2% means: which cases count, over what period, broken down by country, with the caveats stated plainly.
Evidence, not decoration
The figures behind the page.
Cases routed across more than thirty countries.
Professionals from around the world.
The immigration lawyers and consultants on our case teams bring 10+ years each.
Why this page exists
A number with no method behind itis marketing, not evidence.
The immigration market has a transparency problem. Competitors publish figures like 99%, 98%, or “high success” with no definition attached: no sample size, no time window, no statement of what counts as a success.
It has a definition.
Completed cases, final decisions, a stated 2022-2026 window.
It is broken down by country.
Not hidden inside one blended figure.
It is paired with a written refusal policy.
So the number is not the end of the conversation.
We take the opposite position. This page is the full accounting of our 99.2% figure so you can judge it yourself before you pay for anything.
The definition
What a “completed-case success rate” means
Our 99.2% is a completed-case rate, not an application-submitted rate. A case is completed when the relevant authority (consulate, immigration service, or endorsing body) issues a final decision on it. We measure the share of those completed cases that ended in an approved visa or residence permit.
- Numerator
- Completed cases that received an approved visa or residence permit.
- Denominator
- All cases that reached a final authority decision in the measurement window.
- Window
- Cases with a final decision between 2022 and 2026.
We report the completed-case rate because it reflects the only outcome you care about: did the authority say yes.
By country
Completed-case rate for the routes we file directly
The blended figure is the last row, not the only row. Each route we file directly is shown on its own.
Portugal (D8)ItalyBlended (all direct routes)
Completed-case ratePortugal (D8)98.4%Italy96%Blended (all direct routes)99.2%
NotesPortugal (D8)Largest case volume; D8 digital nomad routeItalyDigital nomad and elective-residence routesBlended (all direct routes)2022-2026 completed cases
Case volumes differ from route to route, so we show the country figures rather than hide them inside the blended number. A high rate on a small sample is worth less than a high rate on a large one, and you deserve to see which is which.
We would rather show you a defensible 99.2% with the method attached than an undefined 99% you have no way to check.
Reviewed by the Relovisa case-management team, HQ Portugal. Published July 2026. Updated July 2026. Sources: internal completed-case records, 2022-2026; Relovisa refusal policy, decisions log 2026-07-04.
The exclusions
What does not count in the number
Five categories sit outside both the numerator and the denominator. Each one would move the figure, so each one is named.
Cases still in progress
Anything without a final authority decision is not in the numerator or the denominator yet.
Cases the client withdrew
Withdrawn before a decision, for a change of plans or a cancelled relocation.
Incomplete client document sets
Cases where the client did not complete their own document requirements despite reminders.
Investment and Golden Visa programs
These run through separate partners and are not part of this completed-case pool.
Externally delivered routes
Germany payroll, plus UK and US routes, follow their own provider processes.
Excluding in-progress and withdrawn cases is standard; stating it out loud is not. We do.
If the answer is no
What happens if a case is refused
No consultancy can promise a visa outcome, and we never will: guaranteed approval does not exist in immigration. What we can control is what happens next if an authority says no.
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We review the refusal at no extra fee
We review the refusal grounds with you and your case manager at no extra fee.
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We prepare a free appeal where it fits
Where an appeal is the right move, we prepare the free appeal.
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Or one free re-file where it fits
Where a fresh submission is the right move, we prepare one free re-file, on the condition that your original document set was complete and provided on time.
Our refusal policy, for cases we file directly
The steps above apply to cases Relovisa files directly: Portugal, Spain, France, and Italy. This is a concrete, written commitment. None of the eight global competitors we benchmarked publishes a refusal policy at all. Where this policy does not apply: Golden Visa and investment programs (separate partners); and Germany, United Kingdom, and United States routes (partner jurisdictions with their own provider terms).
- Free appeal
- One free re-file
- Direct cases: PT, ES, FR, IT
How we work
Let your personal case manager and lawyerhandle all the paperwork.
The process behind the figure. No more dealing with bureaucracy, we take care of every detail.
Understand your immigration options
During a consultation, our expert evaluates your profile and outlines pathways, helping you make an informed decision.
Tailored strategy for approval
Lawyer analyzes your case, identifies challenges, and creates a step-by-step roadmap to maximize success.
Complete document preparation
With minimal input from you, we handle certificates, translations, and applications.
Smooth application process
Your manager schedules appointments, ensures compliance, communicates with authorities, and tracks progress.
Bureaucratic tasks solved
We handle finding housing, tax registrations, and residence permits, eliminating paperwork stress.
The same five moves on every route we file directly, owned by one accountable case lead.
People behind your case
The people who move your case forward.
Every case is led and coordinated by Relovisa. We bring in the immigration consultants, lawyers, payroll and tax specialists the route needs, while Relovisa remains your single point of contact.
One coordinated case team, built around the route you actually need.
Vlad Shipilov
FounderLeads strategy for founder, business and non-standard cases, connecting the route with the client's business, family and long-term plan.
Olia Nemirovski
COO & Chief Case ManagerLeads client and partner operations so case teams, local specialists and next steps stay coordinated from assessment to completion.
Evgenia
UK Immigration Lawyer · Specialist PartnerSupports UK immigration and Talent Visa case management where licensed legal input is required.
Vladimir
Germany Immigration Consultant · Specialist PartnerSupports German work immigration cases across process planning, local requirements and case coordination.
Daniela
Portugal Immigration Lawyer · Specialist PartnerSupports Portuguese residence matters that require legal review, representation or procedural escalation.
Petra
Portugal Immigration Consultant · Specialist PartnerSupports Portugal D2, D3, D7 and D8 cases, including clients with different income structures.
Marilia
Portugal Immigration Attorney · Specialist PartnerSupports global mobility for self-employed, founder and highly skilled cases through Portugal D8, D2 and D3 routes.
Thiago
Portugal Immigration Attorney · Specialist PartnerSupports highly qualified professionals and procedural cases involving residence delays and AIMA proceedings.
Vladislav
International Tax Advisor · Specialist PartnerAdvises on international tax structures and non-standard cross-border situations across Europe, Asia and the United States.
Thomas
Crypto & Tax Advisor · Specialist PartnerSupports clients whose move intersects with crypto assets, international business and tax planning.
Our wider specialist network60+
immigration consultants and lawyers
Local coverage for routes and services that require authorised in-country specialists.
Methodology questions
Questions about the number
The definition, the window, the exclusions and the policy, answered directly.
What exactly is a “completed case”?
A case where the consulate, immigration service, or endorsing body has issued a final decision. Cases still under review are not counted until a decision lands.
Is 99.2% the share of applications approved?
It is the share of completed cases (final decisions) that were approved, over 2022-2026. Cases still in progress are excluded from both the numerator and denominator.
What time period does the figure cover?
Cases with a final authority decision between 2022 and 2026.
Do withdrawn or abandoned cases count against the rate?
No. Cases a client withdrew, or where the client did not complete their own document requirements, are excluded rather than counted as failures. We state this so the figure is not quietly inflated.
Are Golden Visa and investment cases in this number?
No. Those run through separate partners and are not part of the completed-case pool behind 99.2%.
Can you guarantee my visa will be approved?
No. No firm can, and any firm that promises guaranteed approval is misleading you. We commit to process quality and to a free appeal or one free re-file on direct cases if a refusal happens.
What is the free re-file policy, precisely?
For cases we file directly (Portugal, Spain, France, Italy): a free appeal where appropriate, or one free re-file, provided your original document set was complete and submitted on time. It does not apply to Golden Visa, investment programs, or the Germany, UK, and US partner routes.
Why don't you just publish one big number like everyone else?
Because a number without a method is not evidence. The country breakdown and exclusions are what make 99.2% checkable.
How can I verify this applies to my case?
Book a consultation. We will tell you whether your route is one we file directly (and therefore covered by the refusal policy) or a partner route with different terms.
Check it against your case
See how the policy applies to your case
Bring your situation to a paid consultation (€40). We will tell you honestly whether your case fits a route we file directly, what the realistic path looks like, and how our refusal policy would apply to you.
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