What You Need to Know About Moving to Portugal (in 2024)

Are you considering a move to Portugal? Check out this guide first. Josh and Kalie from ExpatsEverywhere breakdown what you need to know about life in Portugal.

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Josh and Kalie left the US for a life abroad in 2009 and haven't looked back. They have lived in Spain, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and are currently in Portugal. Yes, they realize they only moved to countries starting with the letter "S" until they spoiled that streak with their move to Portugal. Follow ExpatsEverywhere as we aim to get information to you through expat interviews, city breakdowns, expat life, travel, vlogs, and more.

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[grandadan]

I think it should be: It's time for thinking about leaving Portugal.

[mycue]

Finally going back to Porto in October..hopefully you guys do a meetup while we are there!🤞

[TheGlobalNobles]

Brilliant! As a fellow Portuguese immigrant, you perfectly captured the highlights of moving to Portugal. This is a fantastic resource!

[TeresitaLiubertas]

If we are in Portugal now could we contact you. Thanks.

[clarityin]

This is an excellent video for anyone considering or planning a move to Portugal. I also highly suggest a scouting trip in advance for folks considering the move to check out the areas that interest them. It helps to make an informed decision about where you would like to live. Most importantly and this can't be stressed enough, please folks, take a deep dive into your tax situation. Learn about the Portuguese tax system and tax rates, as you will have to file taxes in your nation of origin as well as in Portugal.

[antonioalmeida]

May be you know any friend, interested one excelent villa at algarve ---praia carvoeiro -quinta paraíso, cent e três. Lagoa oito, four,zero zero.

[TheGforceuk]

I was married in esphino near Porto to my ex Portuguese wife many years ago. Love the north but also love the sun so definitely retiring to the algarve

[teddydavis]

You guys are always so full of useful information. I wish more viewers had hit that like button.

[RosesOfSaturn]

Damn, I was told that Portugal is cheaper than the U.s..i guess inflation is everywhere

[Destinavigator]

❤️ YOOOO! Nice video!!! I’m a Small Struggling Travel Channel and you really inspire me to make better content 😌 Thank you!

[MeMe-bstc]

I am hesitant to consider Portugal because I'm Canadian and the CAD to Euro FX rate is worse than the CAD to USD rate. I get that things are generally less expensive there now but that may not always be the case.

[joaopsmagalhaes]

Lisbon and Algarve having more English speakers is a false statement and completely contradicted by statistics. North of Portugal has also better proficiency (easily confirmed by many articles and reports online). I really love to see foreigners living in Porto/Portugal but many misleading facts are usually spread online. Cascais having a Great weather is also debatable (the central part of the town is sunny but the remaining areas of the municipality not really. Same for sintra. Very foggy and rainy. Lisbon west coast (Sintra, Ericeira, etc) is the most cloudy, windy and humid in the whole county (especially during the spring and summer months with many days of persistent fog).
Wishing you all the best 🫂!

[akinadetimothyolufemi]

HELLO I'M NEW HERE GOOD SEEING YOU ❤❤

[Suziebreathingbones]

Your not mentioning Aveiro, area or did i miss it.

[danieldhardman]

I realized recently that we may be moving to Portugal sooner than anticipated. Thanx for this very helpful refresher. We're planning a second trip to scout communities surrounding Porto, like Sao Romao. What do you know about that area?

[bjorntorsten]

Great video loved it, only wish maybe 5-10 minutes about visa and immigration any tips or info

[paulogarciadesousa]

Again, pretty much on point!

My absolutely anecdotal evidence tells me that there is a decrease in all the Portuguese hype, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing, because it’s a real downer to have your expectations be crushed by reality.

[ROSECOTTAGEWAY]

Making plans to move but I’m so overwhelmed.

[itsmejessicajean]

Yes, don't miss the scouting trip like we did.

[aheadtime]

I apply to open a bank account and is more than a month Is it normal?