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What Portugal’s 10-Year Citizenship Change Actually Means If You’re Moving to Portugal
A reader wrote to me in July with a concern I have heard several times since.Portugal's new 10-year citizenship timeline, he said, had made...
Portugal Golden Visa: The Ultimate Guide to Portugal’s Golden Visa 2026
Portugal’s Golden Visa remains one of Europe’s most attractive residency-by-investment programs and offers non-EU nationals a flexible pathway to Portuguese residency, visa-free travel within...
7 Best Wineries in the Setúbal Peninsula
Setúbal is primarily renowned for its natural beauties - a myriad of stunning beaches, unbelievably beautiful natural parks, as well as historical, archaeological, and...
Guide to Portuguese Visas: Types of Portugal Visas
Do I Need a Portuguese Visa to Visit Portugal?
EU/EFTA Nationals
If you are an EU/EFTA citizen, you do not need a visa to enter Portugal....
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...
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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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20 Best Beaches in Portugal
With more than 300 days of sun a year and over 1500 kilometers of Atlantic ocean coastline, Portugal has countless golden sand beaches, some...
Why So Many Americans Are Choosing Portugal
Over the past few years, something interesting has been happening.
Americans who once looked at countries like Spain, Italy, or France when thinking about Europe...
Is Portugal’s Golden Visa at Risk? EU Decision Against Malta Raises Questions
The European Court of Justice has just declared Malta's controversial "golden passport" program illegal, a decision that could have serious implications for similar programs...
Portuguese President vetoes housing program, prolonging Golden Visa availability
The Portuguese President of the Republic vetoed the program “Mais Habitação” (More Habitation), which was created to tackle the ongoing housing crisis.According to a...
Ultimate Guide to Moving to Portugal
Thousands have been making the choice every year to relocate their lives to the Mediterranean country of Portugal. Between 2011 and 2021, Portugal's immigrant...
History and Culture
Southern’s Portugal 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 Women Who Made Portugal
Let's shine a spotlight on the incredible Portuguese women who've made their mark on history. These women weren't just ordinary—they were trailblazers, rebels, and...
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