Buying & Living in Portugal
Everything you need to know about buying property, moving to Portugal, and settling into life on the south bank — in plain English.
Clear answers to every question buyers ask us
Buying property in Portugal involves a lot of moving parts — tax numbers, legal paperwork, mortgages, residency, and a whole new way of life. The good news is that none of it is particularly complicated once you understand how it fits together.
These guides break it all down step by step. Read them in order if you're at the start of the journey, or jump to the topic you need next. We update them whenever the rules change — so what you read here is always current.
Moving to Portugal
Visas, residency, banking, and the admin of relocating.
The passive income visa: who it's for, the income thresholds, and the full application process step by step.
Read the guide →How to open a Portuguese bank account as a foreigner — which banks work best, documents needed, fees, and how to do it before you arrive.
Read the guide →How tax residency works in Portugal, what triggers it, and what it means for your worldwide income.
Read the guide →Day-to-day life
Schools, transport, festivals, and what makes life on the south bank tick.
The festivals, markets, and celebrations that bring the Margem Sul to life from June to September.
Read the guide →International schools, Portuguese colégios, forest schools, and the public system — honest advice on what works at every age.
Read the guide →Transport on the south bank — ferries, trains, light rail, and buses. How to get around without (or with) a car.
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