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Selling Property in Portugal as a Foreigner: The Taxes, the Process, the Surprises

Are you considering selling your property in Portugal? Portugal’s property market has been thriving in recent years, attracting both domestic and international buyers. With its stunning coastlines, vibrant cities, and warm climate, it’s no wonder that so many people are interested in moving here or owning a second home here. As a seller, this means you have a great opportunity to capitalise on the demand and get the best value for your property. In the following sections, we’ll cover everything …

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Portugal’s has one of the most popular golden visa programs in the world, and one of the ways that you can obtain this visa and obtain residency in Portugal is by investing in a qualifying fund (or funds), such as a private equity or venture capital fund. There are a number of qualifying funds, in sectors ranging from startups and technology to renewably technologies, wine, and football teams. After five years of residency, it’s possible to apply for Portuguese citizenship, …

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The 2026 situation A few years ago, this was a much easier question to answer Portugal’s Golden Visa was one of the most attractive residency-by-investment programmes in Europe. You could buy a property, spend very little time in Portugal, and still work toward citizenship after five years. It was easy to see the appeal. Now the picture is more complicated. The real estate route is gone. The NHR tax regime is gone. Citizenship now takes 10 years for most people, …

On paper, Portugal’s Digital Nomad Visa (often called the D8; sometimes the D9) sounds almost too simple: If you earn per month, you can move to Portugal on your foreign income, get EU residency, maybe a passport.” If you’re a remote worker or freelancer in the US, Canada, the UK, or elsewhere, that’s an intoxicating promise. You keep doing exactly what you’re doing now – same job, same clients, same laptop – you just do it from Lisbon, Porto, Madeira, …

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If you’re thinking about moving to Portugal, you’ve probably encountered two very different residency routes: the Digital Nomad Visa (D8) and the Golden Visa. Both eventually lead to the same end-point — residency, then permanent residency, and ultimately citizenship. But they’re built for completely different life situations. So how do you decide which one is right for you? Let’s walk through the key questions to help you make that decision. Quick Comparison Feature Digital Nomad Visa Golden Visa Income Requirement …

On October 28, 2025, Portugal’s Parliament dropped a bombshell that sent shockwaves through the global investment migration community. In a single vote, they approved legislation that would double the residency requirement for citizenship from five to ten years—affecting not just Golden Visa holders, but every foreign resident hoping to become Portuguese. The change isn’t law yet. It still awaits the President’s signature, and there’s a real possibility it could be sent to the Constitutional Court for review. But the message …

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The short answer is yes—but it’s not quite as simple as showing the Portuguese government a bank statement and declaring you can support yourself. You’ll need to qualify for a specific visa or route to residency that accommodates your financial situation. Let’s explore the options available for moving to Portugal with savings. 1. The Golden Visa (For Those with €500k or More in Savings) The Golden Visa is specifically designed for individuals with substantial savings. The concept is straightforward: you …

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For many South Africans, the appeal of Portugal goes far beyond beaches, pastel de nata, and postcard-ready towns. The real draw is safety, stability, and certainty — things that can feel increasingly fragile back home. Portugal consistently ranks as one of the safest countries in the world. Violent crime is rare, daily life feels calm, and most people don’t live behind electric fences or plan their routines around security concerns. Add political stability, predictable institutions, and the protections that come …

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Moving abroad is scary enough. But when you have a pre-existing condition? It gets properly terrifying. Right now, you’ve got a setup that works. Your doctor knows your history, your prescriptions are sorted, your medical records are more or less all in one place. Everything’s familiar, even if it’s not perfect. Then you start thinking about Portugal. What happens to your medications? Will insurance companies cover you? How long until you can access the public health system, and can you …

Moving to Lisbon? The good news is that you’re headed to one of Europe’s safest capitals, where violent crime is rare and most neighborhoods are perfectly fine for daily life. But like any major city, Lisbon has areas that require extra awareness, especially after dark. Let’s break down what you actually need to know as an expat planning to make Lisbon home. The Reality Check: How Safe is Lisbon Really? Portugal consistently ranks as one of the safest countries globally, …

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