Portugal – Visas
Portugal is a member of both the EU and the Schengen Area. EU and EEA nationals enjoy the…
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Your life in Portugal starts here
Make your move to Portugal
Warm, safe and largely English-friendly, Portugal offers excellent healthcare, affordable property and a low cost of living. A dedicated route suits those with passive income.
Portugal at a glance
Cost of living
Low
Property
Affordable
Healthcare
Excellent
Safety
Safe
Climate
Warm (~17°C)
English
Very widely spoken
Expat community
Established
Where Portugal is strongest: healthcare #8 of 77visa ease #18 of 81safety #22 of 77
Worth weighing up: tax friendliness #72 of 81size of expat community #47 of 80property affordability #42 of 74
TaxWorldwide income, 48% top rate
Visa / residencyD7 passive-income visa (~€820/mo)
General information to compare destinations, not personal financial, tax or immigration advice.
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