Portugalist: Moving to Portugal Made Simple (Really Simple!)

A woman in a sunhat and a light white coverup with colorful tassels sits on a turquoise towel on a sandy beach, reading a book. The sky is clear and blue with just a few clouds. Hills and sea are visible in the background.

How Can I Move to Portugal?

At Portugalist, we’ve been helping folks like you start a new life in Portugal since 2016. We offer a ton of no-fluff helpful information and connections to helpful lawyers, accountants, and other professionals who can assist you in your big move.

Popular visas & Routes to Residency

Three elderly women walk along a beach shoreline on a sunny day. They are casually dressed in light jackets and pants, and they seem to be enjoying their time together. The ocean waves gently touch their bare feet, and the background features greenery and distant trees. — D7 Visa

A person with short, wavy hair and glasses is working on a laptop at an outdoor café. They are wearing a light-colored, polka-dotted shirt. A smartphone and a red cup on a matching saucer are on the wooden table beside the laptop. Trees are in the background. — Digital Nomad Visa

Two professionals are engaged in a business meeting. One person is working on a laptop in the background, while another person in the foreground is pointing to a document with bar graphs and data charts on a table. The scene is well-lit with natural light. — Golden Visa

A hand holding a small European Union flag against a clear blue sky. The flag is blue with a circle of twelve gold stars. — EU/EEA/Swiss Citizens

Not sure which visa is right for you? Check out our helpful guide to Portuguese residency visas.

How can we help?

Moving to Portugal doesn’t have to be difficult. At Portugalist, we can help you:

Where Should I Live?

We know Portugal better than anyone else. That’s why we’re able to offer living guides for every city and region across the whole of Portugal — including Madeira and all of the Azores islands.

A scenic coastal view featuring rugged cliffs with layers of reddish-brown rock, lush green vegetation near the edges, and the expansive blue ocean under a partly cloudy sky. The horizon stretches, seamlessly blending water and sky in the distance. — Algarve

A colorful urban alley with vibrant murals and graffitis on the walls. A yellow building with air conditioning units and a balcony is on the left, reminiscent of Lisbon's charm. A blue building stands tall in the background. A couple walks under an archway, heading towards the brightly lit street. — Lisbon

Panoramic view of a hilly landscape in Madeira, Portugal featuring terraced farming and scattered houses. The scene is lush and green, extending towards a distant horizon under a partly cloudy sky. A winding road traverses the lower part of the hills. — Madeira

View of the Ribeira district in Porto, Portugal, featuring colorful buildings on a hillside, the Dom Luís I Bridge on the right, and boats floating on the Douro River under a clear blue sky. The scene is busy with people along the waterfront. — Porto

Those aren’t the only places of course! Check out our guides to the rest of Portugal.

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