James Cave

James Cave is the founder of Portugalist.com, a website he created in 2016 to make moving to Portugal more simple. He’s also the author of Moving to Portugal Made Simple, now in its second edition and with more than 400 reviews on Amazon. Through Portugalist, James has helped thousands of people plan their move and settle into life in Portugal with clear, trustworthy, and up-to-date information. Portugalist has been featured in countless publications including the WSJ, New York Times, and Independent.

Does Portugal Offer Citizenship By Investment?

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No, Portugal does not offer direct citizenship by investment. However, Portugal does offer something potentially more valuable: a legal, EU-approved pathway to citizenship through its residency-by-investment program, commonly known as the Golden Visa. Unlike Caribbean citizenship-by-investment schemes or programs that …

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Portugalist has been running since 2016 (10 years now!) and during that time we've helped countless people move to Portugal. Whether you're weighing up the D7 against the Golden Visa, wondering whether to rent or to buy, or just trying to figure out which part of Portugal is right for you, we'd be happy to help.

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Portugal Citizenship Vote Postponed: How These Last Minute Proposals Could Affect You

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Parliament was expected to vote this week on major changes to Portugal’s nationality law, including extending the required residency period for citizenship. But last-minute proposals from two parties — Partido Socialista (PS) and Chega — have postponed the vote. Adding …

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Portugal’s New Foreigners Law: What It Means for You

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President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa signed the revised Foreigners Law into effect, after the legislation was approved by 70% of parliament. This new law represents one of the most significant overhauls of immigration rules in recent years. While some changes …

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The Ultimate Guide to Planning Your PERFECT Portugal Scouting Trip

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Planning a scouting trip to Portugal takes serious preparation. This isn’t just a vacation—you’re on a reconnaissance mission to figure out if Portugal is right for you, where you want to live, and potentially even secure a property. This comprehensive …

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Can I Move to Portugal Through If I Have Permanent Residency in Another EU Country?

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Already living in the EU with a long-term residence permit but aren’t an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen? Dreaming of making Portugal your next home? Article 116 of Portugal’s immigration code might be your ticket to Portuguese residency. Let’s dive into what this …

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Azores Food: 20+ Azorean Dishes You Have to Eat

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If you’re visiting the Azores, the first question you have is probably: what should I eat? Don’t worry! I had exactly the same one. I’ve travelled across all 9 islands of the Azores, sampling all of the wonderful different foods …

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Portugal for Vegetarians: A Survival Guide

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Even by European standards, Portugal is not an easy country for vegetarians. With the exception of fish dishes, meat features in almost every traditional dish: even dishes that could be vegetarian often have meat stock added for flavour.  Despite the …

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20+ Foods That British Expats Living in Portugal Sometimes Miss

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You might think you won’t miss British food while living in Portugal, but every now and then you’ll get a craving for a taste of home. It could be something as simple as a bar of a cup of tea …

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Online Shopping in Portugal

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Although Portugal has fantastic high-speed home internet, online shopping is not as popular in Portugal as it is in other countries. But it’s growing in popularity – both as a way of buying from Portuguese retailers and also as a …

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Halloween in Portugal: Does Portugal Celebrate Halloween?

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In Europe, Halloween isn’t celebrated anywhere near as much as it is in the US and if you’re moving over from the US, you might be a little disappointed. People don’t decorate the outside of their houses, the halloween candy …

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