Portugal ends ‘golden visas’ in Lisbon and Porto

Portugal ends ‘golden visas’ in Lisbon and Porto

The Portuguese parliament has approved a measure which will limit the issuance of what are known as ‘golden visas’ for real estate investments made across the Portuguese coastline, including in Lisbon and Porto.
Now that the UK has left the EU, is it time to apply for Portuguese residency? / Markus Spiske on Unsplash

Residency in Portugal after Brexit

With Brexit finally here, one of the biggest questions being asked by British expats is about residency in other countries. If you’re a British citizen living in Portugal and are worried about possible Brexit consequences, then we’re here to put your mind at ease.
New legislation for pet owners in Portugal / Tran Mau Tri Tam on Unsplash

Possible new legislation for pet owners in Portugal in 2020

Pet owners, who since October 25, 2019 are obliged to register their dogs, cats and even ferrets in the new Pet Information Database ("SIAC - Sistema de Informação de Animais de Companhia"), as well as inserting microchips in them, will soon also have to apply for an annual licence from their corres
Your questions answered about driving in Portugal after Brexit / Gtres

Driving in Portugal after Brexit

This is just one of the many questions on the lips of British expats in Portugal and throughout the EU now that Brexit is finally a reality.
Brexit is here; but what does this mean for expats living in Portugal? / Gtres

British expats living in Portugal after Brexit

We’ll forgive you for saying you’ve lost track of what’s happening with Brexit - even those paid to understand it are somewhat confused! No-one is quite sure what exactly life will look like post-Brexit, especially for British expats living overseas.