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NIF Number in Portugal – How to Get Yours

So you are moving to Portugal? First things first. Let’s get you set up with the tax office to make life easier for your financial situation. Today we are going to explain what a NIF is and why you need it if you are living in Portugal. If you have just moved to Portugal and want to start working here or conduct business here, one of the first things you will need to sort out...
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What Requirements Are There For Traveling To UK? Find Out Here

The United Kingdom is one of Europe’s most popular travel destinations. While other countries in Europe are still reeling from the impact of COVID-19, life in the U.K has largely returned to normal, owing mostly to the nation’s high vaccination rate and effective safeguarding measures, including testing and quarantine. If you are a British expatriate intending on returning to the United Kingdom, then you will be subject to the same safeguarding measures as non-British arrivals....
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Expat-friendly Portugal ranks 12th in the Quality of Life Index

With a relaxed lifestyle, generally favorable work-life balance, and high levels of sustainable development, Portugal has long been heralded as an excellent country to live in. Expats the world over have found the Portuguese to be friendly and welcoming, and a recent focus on environmental quality — for example with Lisbon winning the European Green Capital Award in 2020 — has bolstered the country to no end. Each of these are important factors as to...
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How to Invest in Real Estate and Still Qualify for the Portuguese Golden Visa

UPDATE: On 16 February 2023, the Portuguese Government announced the end of the Golden Visa program as part of a series of measures involving housing conditions and real estate investments in the country. You can read more about that – and follow our updates – in the article Portugal Golden Visa Ending: What Do We Know    The Portuguese Golden Visa is a popular residency program that offers foreign investors a number of benefits, including...
Life in Portugal

How Coronavirus Could Impact Portugal Golden Visa Rules

The Portuguese government’s proposed Golden Visa scheme changes in February 2020, which would have blocked investors from purchasing property in central Lisbon and Porto from 2021, has reportedly been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  “The changes are not a priority at the moment,” a source from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs allegedly told the media outlet Dinheiro Vivo. The legislative amendments to Portugal’s Golden Visa program would have come into effect in 2021, limiting...
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What is Portugal in Winter Really Like? Does it Snow?

A little less daylight, a little more rain, and everyone is digging their warm clothes out of storage. This is Portugal in winter. No one would call it beach weather, but winter in Portugal is pretty pleasant compared to the frigid climates many of us come here to escape. Read on to see what Portugal in winter is really like, and find out about some activities that are even better when the weather turns colder....
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Choosing the Best International Schools in Portugal

Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions that you will make. Their school days will develop their skills, allow them to form lifelong friendships, and set them up for the challenges of life. If you are considering moving to Portugal – or already have – you’ll be pleased to know that the education system in Portugal is excellent and there is a vast array of top-quality international schools...
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9 Awesome Music Festivals in Portugal for Summer 2020

Prepare yourself for some of the biggest music festivals in Europe. Headliners at Portugal’s annual music fests range from A$AP Rocky to Incubus. Here are nine of the most interesting music festivals happening in Portugal in 2020. The best music festivals in Portugal Music festivals in Portugal are plentiful and plenty of epic. With a temperate climate all year-round, a coastline that goes on for days, and a love of music rooted deep in the...
Money in Portugal

The Portugal Investment Fund for Golden Visa Residency

UPDATE: On 16 February 2023, the Portuguese Government announced the end of the Golden Visa program as part of a series of measures involving housing conditions and real estate investments in the country. You can read more about that – and follow our updates – in the article Portugal Golden Visa Ending: What Do We Know    Portugal’s sun, sea, and incredible quality of life have long attracted expat families. But Portugal’s residency-by-investment scheme ―...

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