Country guide
Portugal
A mild-climate EU gateway with popular nomad and passive-income visas and a clear path to citizenship.
- Currency:
- EUR
- Capital:
- Lisbon
Schengen area
What to know
First Day
Your first 24 hours: SIM, cash, transport and emergency numbers.
Coming soonVisa
90/180 Schengen for tourists; the D8 nomad visa needs ~4x minimum wage and leads to residency.
Updated 2d agoLearn moreResidency
Permanent residency and citizenship are both reachable in ~5 years; dual citizenship is fine.
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Foreigners buy freely; investment routes to residency exist (from ~$500k).
Updated todayLearn moreTaxes
Progressive tax to 48%, plus a special regime; worldwide income taxed for residents.
Updated todayLearn moreHealthcare
Public SNS covers residents; many doctors speak English.
Updated todayLearn moreInsurance
Schengen-level cover (~€30k) is required for the visa; private plans are cheap.
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Accounts can be opened remotely with a passport and a tax number (NIF).
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