James Cave

James Cave is the founder of Portugalist and the author of Moving to Portugal Made Simple, now in its second edition with more than 450 reviews on Amazon. He also wrote German Men Sit Down to Pee and Other Insights Into German Culture, a humorous guide to German culture, which has more than 650 ratings on Goodreads. Originally from Ireland, James Cave has lived in northern Portugal, Lisbon, and the Algarve, and has written about moving to Portugal since 2016. He is known for no-fluff guides to the D7, the Golden Visa, and the Digital Nomad Visa, along with citizenship and buying property in Portugal. Follow James Cave on Amazon, Goodreads, and LinkedIn, or at james-cave.com.

How Liz Sharma from Talk the Streets Fell in Love with Portugal

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Liz Sharma spotted a need for more engaging content for people learning European Portuguese. She set up Talk The Streets, which has become one of the most popular YouTube channels, and later set up her own very popular course: Portuguese Pro. Check out her 7 tips for sounding like a local and free lesson for beginners. In this interview, we discuss how she learned Portuguese and where she thinks language learners should focus when learning European Portuguese. James: You have …

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There are eight main ways to move to Portugal. Here’s who each one is for, what you need, and the challenges people actually run into — plus a 60-second quiz to find yours.

Where to Buy Furniture in Portugal (2026 Prices Compared)

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Furnishing a home Where to Buy Furniture in Portugal If I were furnishing a place in Portugal today, I’d start with IKEA or Conforama for the basics, then get the pieces I really care about, like a sofa or a dining table, made by a Portuguese manufacturer. Second-hand is harder than you’d expect, and almost nothing arrives as quickly as you’d like. That’s the whole plan. The rest of this page is the detail, including what everything actually costs. And …

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Everything you need to qualify, apply, and maintain Portugal’s Golden Visa—the investment routes, the documents, the stay rules, the costs, and how the path to permanent residency and citizenship actually works.

Can Your Family Join You in Portugal on the D6 Visa?

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What it is A quick introduction to the D6 Portugal’s family reunification visa, usually called the D6, is the route for non-EU family members of someone who already holds a Portuguese residence permit. The resident (the “sponsor”) files the reunification request with AIMA in Portugal. Once it’s approved, the family member abroad collects their D6 visa from a Portuguese consulate or VFS center and flies in. It’s important to be precise about which route applies. The D6 is for family …

Portugal’s visa for students, researchers, trainees and volunteers accepted by a Portuguese institution. You need far less money than for other visas, you can work alongside your studies, and your student years count toward permanent residency and citizenship.

Do You Meet the Requirements for Portugal’s D3 Visa?

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Portugal’s work visa for specialists and senior professionals hired by a Portuguese employer. It has clearer criteria and a faster decision than the general D1 work visa, and you can switch to an EU Blue Card later.

Do You Meet the Requirements for Portugal’s D1 Work Visa?

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Portugal’s general work visa for anyone with a job offer from a Portuguese employer. Since 2022 there’s been no quota and no requirement to prove an EU candidate couldn’t do the job, and since September 2026 you can change employer by notifying AIMA.

Do You Meet the Requirements for Portugal’s D2 Visa?

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The residency route for entrepreneurs and freelancers who want to build a business in Portugal—whether you’re starting fresh, relocating a company you already own, or invoicing local clients.

How To Shop At Amazon from Portugal

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Yes, you can shop at Amazon from Portugal. There’s no Amazon.pt, so you order from one of Amazon’s other European stores, and the one I’d use almost every time is Amazon.es (Amazon Spain). Which Amazon should you use in Portugal? Amazon.es is the best Amazon store for Portugal: standard delivery is free on orders over €35 that are sold or shipped by Amazon, it usually arrives faster than anything from Germany or France, and the whole site is available in …