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7 Misconceptions about Portugal’s Golden Visa
It’s been a wild few months in the world of Portugal’s Golden Visa, hasn’t it?
The same handful of myths come up again and again,...
Tax Considerations for Americans Moving to Portugal: What You Must Know
When it comes to taxes, Americans moving to Portugal find themselves navigating a unique set of rules. Unlike many countries, the United States is...
The History of the Popular Saints Festivals in Portugal
Every year, during almost the entire month of June, Portugal gets filled with colors, light, and life.It is a special time when we celebrate...
It’s Official: Portugal’s Nationality Law Finally Signed by the President
It finally happened! After months of political back-and-forth, Constitutional Court reviews, and widespread speculation about whether it would ever reach the finish line, Portugal's...
Learn How You Can Move to Portugal by Joining These In-Person Seminars This May in California and Washington DC
For a growing number of American families, the question is no longer whether to explore life beyond the United States, but when and how...
25 Things To Know About Portugal’s Carnation Revolution
Freedom day, Carnation Revolution, 25th of April, all of these describe Portugal's most important national holiday. After over 40 years of fascism, on April...
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Food & Drink
Alentejo Wine
Alentejo is a Portuguese region situated on the South of the Tagus River and North of the Algarve region, the far-south of the country....
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Travel Information
Guide to Learning Portuguese
Some might confuse it with Spanish, but Portuguese is actually a very relevant language to learn. Over 215 million people around the world speak...
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Portugal Golden Visa and AIMA Updates You Need to Know – August 2025
After the recent proposed changes to Portuguese immigration law, we thought it would be important to update you on the Portuguese government’s meeting with...
Guide to Driving in Portugal
A country best explored by car, Portugal allows tourists from the EU and US to drive with their local driving licenses. However, it might...
Life After NHR: Latest 2024 Update
Well, there is no doubt that 2023 was a rocky year in Portugal’s rich political history. The year saw changes to the very popular...
Portugal Officially Ending Golden Visa by Real Estate Investment on October 7, 2023
The law ending Golden Visas through real estate purchase will come into effect on Saturday, October 7, effectively ending the measure introduced in 2012....
Here We Go Again: Portugal’s Parliament Approves Changes to the Nationality Law for a Second Time
If you have been following immigration news in Portugal, this may feel familiar. After months of legal back and forth, Parliament has once again...
History and Culture
Lisbon Region’s Folk Tales
We need to know how to interpret and distinguish legends from reality, as well as why these legends exist in the culture of each...
The Greatest Portuguese Explorers
Throughout centuries of history, countless Portuguese navigators and explorers explored new territories and continents, leaving an indelible legacy for future generations. Their intrepid journeys...
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