Browse more practical guides for foreigners living in Portugal.
Portugal's old job seeker visa was cancelled in October 2025. Learn whether applications are open in 2026, what the new Skilled Job Seeker Visa changes, and what alternatives exist.
Does the Schengen 90/180 rule apply to Portugal residents? Learn what counts in 2026, how Portuguese residence cards and D visas affect the rule, and what to carry when travelling.
Article 15 of Law 37/2006 gives non-EU family members of EU and Portuguese citizens the right to a residence card. How the AIMA process works in 2026.
Bringing a pet to Portugal in 2026: EU pet passport vs Animal Health Certificate, rabies timing, microchip, tapeworm rules, airline restrictions, SIAC registration and first vet steps.
Thinking of moving to Portugal for citizenship in 2026? Learn the real 10-year timeline, who may still qualify sooner, when the citizenship clock starts, and whether Portugal is still worth it.
EU long-term residence permit Portugal 2026: who qualifies under Article 125, what AIMA requires, and how it differs from permanent residence.
Portugal Golden Visa investment fund route 2026: €500k minimum, CMVM-registered funds, 7-day residency rule, AIMA process, real timelines, and what applicants get wrong.
Portuguese citizenship by descent guide for 2026: children, grandchildren, possible great-grandchild changes, effective connection, CIPLE A2, IRN documents, fees and timelines.
Buying property in Portugal as a foreigner: step-by-step process, IMT rates, stamp duty, CPCV, escritura, annual IMI, and what to verify before you sign.
Cost of living in Portugal by city in 2026, with realistic rent, groceries, utilities, transport, and budgets for Lisbon, Porto, Braga, Faro, and more.
D2 Visa Portugal 2026 guide for entrepreneurs, freelancers and independent professionals: requirements, business plan, savings, costs, Startup Visa route, AIMA appointment and renewal risks.
Understand Portugal capital gains tax in 2026, including property, stocks, crypto, exemptions, reinvestment rules, and what foreign residents should check.
