Moving to Portugal Made Simple

Whether you’re visiting Portugal for a few days or spending the rest of your life here, Portugalist covers everything you need to know about Portugal – from pastéis de nata to taxes and everything in between.

We’ve written so much about moving to Portugal, we’ve literally written the book on it!

Ways to Move to Portugal

The following are some of the most popular routes to obtaining residency in Portugal.

D7 Visa

Perfect for retirees and landlords.

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D8 Visa

Perfect for remote workers, freelancers, and digital nomads.

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Golden Visa

Perfect for investors and those with big savings pots.

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EU/EEA/Swiss

Perfect for EU/EEA/Swiss Citizens (and, often, qualifying family members too)

See a full list of residency visas

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