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5 Tax Deductions U.S. Expats Can Take Advantage of in Portugal
Strategic tax planning is critical if you’re a high-net-worth individual from the U.S. moving to Portugal via a Golden Visa or residency permit. By playing...
Proposed Changes to Portuguese Immigration Law – Here Is Everything You Need to Know
Portugal is on the brink of some of the most significant overhauls to its immigration and nationality laws in decades. Though no legislation has...
Italy Slams the Door on Citizenship Dreams for Many Americans. Why Not Try Portugal Instead?
Millions of Americans with Italian heritage are reeling from a devastating blow to their European citizenship dreams. Italy's recent law change has effectively cut...
Lisbon Metro Strike Begins and Could Extend to 60 Days
Say it ain't so! Commuters in Portugal's capital are set to face significant transportation challenges starting Friday, May 23rd, as Metropolitano de Lisboa workers...
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...
Why You Should Apply for Portuguese Residency by May 2025
You may need to apply for Portuguese residency sooner than you think. If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines waiting for things to get...
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Lisbon’s Best Hidden Speakeasies
Lisbon’s speakeasy scene has exploded in recent years offering hidden bars with creative cocktails, discrete entrances, and curated concepts that provide endless entertainment. Wander...
Travel Information
Travel Information
An Updated Transport Guide for Lisbon – 2025
Lisbon's public transport system is a maze of winding streets, hills, elevators, ferries, funiculars, big buses, mini buses, trains, trams, and underground metro. Whew...
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Spain vs Portugal: Which Golden Visa Program is Best?
There has been a lot of talk of Golden Visa schemes over the last few years. Each scheme has different rules and varying levels...
14-day Portugal Itinerary: Discover Portugal in 2 weeks
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5 Castles To Discover in Portugal’s Interior
When we talk about the Middle Ages, a set of gloomy images come to mind: a time submerged in a thick fog, also a...
Expat Guide to Working in Portugal
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Your Guide to the Lisbon Metropolitan (Lisbon, Sintra, Estoril, Cascais)
Michael Sothan is a 4 time expat and 4 year resident of Lisbon, Portugal, originally hailing from the US. He moved to Portugal on...
History and Culture
6 Interesting Facts about Santo António, the Patron Saint of Lisbon
The Festival of Santo António on June 12 transforms Lisbon into a non-stop party of music, dance, romance, and religious devotion. But there is...
12 Incredible Facts about Manuel II – The Last King of Portugal
Manuel II's story reads like a tragic novel. He was a young prince thrust into power during one of the most turbulent periods in...
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