About Us
Client Testimonials
Susana and team have been critically helpful and easy to work while supporting our Golden Visa process. Communication and professionalism are just two of Susana’s many strengths; we are thrilled with her commitment to help ease the burden of challenges in this complex situation between the US and Portuguese systems. My husband and I fully recommend working with the team at The Golden Portugal.
Whenever we interacted, Susana always had full context of our case and we never needed extra time to remind or refresh anything. Susana and her team are quickly, consistently, and patiently answered all our questions throughout the whole process, providing references where needed. She also reminded us of all important steps and dates, and provided timely updates on our case status changes.
Susana and her team are thoughtful, transparent, methodical, and simply just brilliant. I recommend Susana to anyone that is in need of an investment consultancy in Portugal — she isn’t one of the best in the world, she is the best. Thank you as always!
I am really appreciated for all your support and sure that getting the application done was mostly your effort.
I will be happy to share with the others this gratitude as well as referring some of my friends who are going to join Golden Visa.
I had a wonderful experience with Susana Yang at The Golden Portugal. She is very responsive and her answers to my questions are extremely clear and helpful. Her knowledge in investment funds and the whole process is absolutely top-notch! I highly recommend her.
Susana from The Golden Portugal was super efficient, helpful and responsive throughout the Golden Visa application process. Highly recommended if you are planning to apply as well.
Meet The Team
Susana Yang
Founder and CEOMBA, CFA Level III
Susana is the visionary founder and driving force behind The Golden Portugal. A dynamic entrepreneur, Susana has navigated the company from inception to success, leveraging her extensive experience in various management roles at prestigious multinational corporations such as Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Banco Nacional Ultramarino (a subsidiary of Portugal’s largest bank, Caixa Geral de Depósitos), Standard Chartered Bank, Hang Seng Bank, and Huawei.
In 2018, Susana relocated to Portugal, embarking on a new and fulfilling career path in the immigration sector. Motivated by her own subpar experience with immigration services, she established The Golden Portugal with a clear mission: to establish a world-class consultancy firm to provide superior service and transparent information for those pursuing Europe’s Golden Visa program.
Susana’s academic credentials include a B.A. from the University of Toronto and an MBA from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. She also completed the CFA Level III in 2012, underscoring her commitment to professional development.
Having lived, worked, and studied in diverse locations such as Hong Kong, Canada, Mainland China, Macau, France, and now Portugal, Susana embodies a global lifestyle. She frequently travels and resides between Europe, Asia, and North America, enriching her understanding of different cultures. Born with a Hong Kong passport and later acquiring Canadian citizenship, Susana is now on her journey to obtaining a Portuguese passport, reflecting her dedication to international citizenship.
At The Golden Portugal, Susana’s profound connection to diverse cultures and her unwavering dedication to global citizenship inspire both her team and clients. Her wealth of knowledge and personal experience make her an invaluable guide for clients on their Golden Visa journey.
Otávio Pavinato
Head of Legal
Otávio heads our legal team, offering extensive expertise in immigration law.
A member of the Portuguese Bar Association, Otávio has a broad background in legal affairs, specializing in residency and citizenship applications, real estate transactions, and other domains.
His qualifications are further enhanced by a Postgraduate Degree in Immigration Law from Autónoma Academy, building on his Master’s Degree in International Relations from Universidade do Minho.
