Portuguese residency

If you’re planning to retire to Portugal in 2026, you’re far from the only one eyeing up a sunnier life.

Portugal has been named the world’s best retirement destination for 2025 by Global Citizen Solutions’ Global Retirement Report.

A passport is far more than a simple travel document; it is a measure of global mobility and the key that can unlock opportunities across the world.

Portugal is increasingly becoming a popular destination for expats seeking a new life in Europe. Among the various visa options available, the D7 Visa stands out as an attractive choice for retirees, remote workers, and individuals with passive income.

The extinction of the Immigration and Borders Service (SEF-Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras) has been the subject of much debate over the last two years, when the end of the service was approved in Parliament. And now it's official.

The entry, stay, exit and removal of foreigners in Portugal has a new legal regime. The Parliament decree, promulgated by the President of the Republic on 4th August 2022, proceeds with the 10th amendment to Law No.

Portugal's new nationality law has been passed by the President of the Republic. This means that the children of immigrants who have been living in the country for at least a year, even illegally, can become Portuguese at birth.

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.

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.

Foreigners living in Portugal passed the 500,000 mark last year "for the first time in the history" of the country, according to information released by the Minister for Internal Administration, Eduardo Cabrita, in the Portuguese Parliament.

The new Portuguese Citizen Numbers (Números de Identificação Fiscal or NIF) will start with the number 3, the government has announced, with the change expected to take place in June or July 2019.

The Cartão de Cidadão Citizen Card in Portugal is about to change. The idea is to make it more similar to that of the other countries in the European Union.

What has turned Portugal into a hotspot for investors over the past few years and what are the benefits?

When you move to Portugal, it’ll really make you feel at home to have your car there. Whether you take your car from home or you buy one there, you’ll need to get insured, so how does car insurance work in Portugal? What do you need to get insured on your vehicle in Portugal?

The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is a customised card which allows its holder to receive medical care during a temporary stay in a country in the European Union, the European Economic Area (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) and Switzerland. What is the Health Card for? Briefly, the European

Portugal is the best European country (and the sixth best at the global level) for foreign nationals to live in, according to a ranking by InterNations, the largest community of expatriates in the world.

Moving to sunny Portugal sounds like an amazing idea. However, it isn’t all beach and fun. There are a few administrative things to deal with before you can fully start your new Portuguese life.

Ever wanted to be Portuguese? Have you lived in the country for a while now and are thinking of making it permanent? Or maybe you’re a British citizen uncertain of your status in Portugal after Brexit?