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Portugal
Your calm, hopeful guide to a new life in Portugal.
Everything you need to arrive, settle and belong in Portugal — immigration, housing, work, healthcare, education and daily life. Written in plain language for newcomers.
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Immigration & Residence
Portugal's AIMA (formerly SEF) manages residence permits. Popular routes include the D7 pa…
Housing
Finding housing in Portugal is easier when you understand the local registration rules. A …
Jobs & Work
Work rules in Portugal depend on your nationality and residence status. EU/EEA citizens ca…
Healthcare
Healthcare in Portugal starts with the right insurance or registration. For immediate dang…
Education
Children in Portugal have a right to school, and adults can usually access language or int…
Daily Life
Daily life in Portugal becomes much easier once you have your local ID or tax number, addr…
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