Portugal Archives - Expat Focus

André Ribeiro, Portugal

From Brazil to Ireland, Belgium and now Portugal, André Ribeiro’s expat story explores language barriers, digital career goals, the comfort of familiar culture, and why sometimes the best advice is simply to prepare well — then go.

Moving To Portugal? Visas, Costs And A Citizenship Deadline You Need To Know

Susana Yang, founder and CEO of The Golden Portugal, joins the Expat Focus Podcast to talk about moving to and retiring in Portugal.

Portugal – Retirement

Thinking of retiring in Portugal? Read our guide covering visas, living costs, and healthcare.

Golden Years In The Sun: A Senior’s Guide To Relocating To Portugal

Ready to swap grey skies for golden sunsets? Retire smart in Portugal with this essential guide to visas, costs, and healthcare.

What Do Expats Need To Know About The Healthcare System In Portugal?

Read our guide to navigating the healthcare system in Portugal, including how to access services, the differences between public and private healthcare, and the role of international health insurance.

Buying Rural Property – Welcome To The Awkward Squad

Article published with permission from Portugalresident.com. The old adage of ‘market value is what someone is willing to pay’ often is heard when a property has changed hands at an inflated price. Some foreign buyers of properties in Portugal’s increasingly

Paul Edward Garcia, Vila do Conde, Portugal

Who are you? My name is Paul Edward Garcia (aka, Pauly G… Pauly G’s World) Where, when and why did you move abroad? I lived in Las Vegas, Nevada. I worked as a paralegal in many of the most prominent

Private Health Insurance Add-Ons for Senior Expats in Portugal

Portugal is increasingly becoming a haven for expats, especially those in their golden years, drawn by the country’s rich history, splendid climate, and affordable living. For those over 60, securing comprehensive health coverage is paramount. While Portugal’s national healthcare system

Crafting a Life in the Countryside: Rural Living for Expats in Portugal

While the coastal cities of Lisbon and Porto often steal the limelight, Portugal’s rustic countryside offers a serene lifestyle, rich in traditions and enveloped by nature. For the expat yearning for tranquility away from urban hustle, the Portuguese hinterlands can

Portugal – Eye Care

Portugal’s eye care landscape combines public and private provision in ways that may surprise those arriving from countries with fully state-funded optical services. The public Serviço Nacional de Saúde (SNS) limits its ophthalmic remit to hospital-based treatment of medical eye