Here’s How I’d Open a Bank Account in Portugal As A Non-Resident
I run Portugalist, and this question comes up more than almost any other. Usually from people who need an account for a residency visa (e.g. the D7 or Digital Nomad Visa). Occasionally from people buying property here. So here’s what I’d actually do. If you’re a non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizen — which includes Americans and Canadians — I’d take one of two routes: I wouldn’t fly to Portugal just to open an account unless one of these applies: For everyone else, the …
