As more and more people are discovering, Portugal is a marvellous place to live. It’s not only about real estate opportunities, reduced cost of living and quality healthcare; the food is also wonderful, especially the fresh fish, speciality cheeses and scrumptious pastries. The country is also geographically beautiful, being internationally renowned for excellent wine, including the legendary port wine. And most important, the quality of life here is great. Here, life is not about struggling to earn more or to acquire more; it’s about savouring what you do have with your family and friends.
If Portugal is in your radar screen, you will definitely find the best place for you, whether you’re someone who likes the big-city life like Lisbon or Porto, a quiet oceanfront place like the Silver Coast, or a fairytale place like Sintra. You can also head south, to the expat-friendly Algarve for the warmest weather in Portugal, and sun-drenched pristine beaches stretching along miles of beautiful rock formations.
In Portugal, the influence of a very diverse set of cultures is evident in the drastic contrast offered by its regions. Whereas the sunny Algarve, in the south, is influenced by the Moors, in the north, Porto city has its roots anchored within the Iberian peninsula. Check here the best places to retire in Portugal for under 30.000€.
If you’re from the EU and wish to retire in Portugal you may apply for a residence permit from the regional offices of the Portuguese Immigration Service or SEF (Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras).
If you’re a non-EU citizen, you need to require your residence permit from the Portuguese consular office in your home country. The requirements to do so are:
Having a valid passport;
Proof of income;
Proof of health insurance;
Criminal background check.
You may also get a temporary permit that allows you to live in the country for 5 years before requesting permanent residence.
You can also retire in Portugal through the Golden Visa scheme, but you must meet one of the following requirements in the real estate sector:
Make a purchase of real estate with a value of at least 500.000€;
Purchase real estate with a value of at least 350.000€ to renovate (the property must either have construction dating back more than 30 years or be in areas of urban regeneration);
Make a purchase of 280.000€ in a low-density area.
Learn more about 3 routes to acquiring Portuguese Citizenship.
Portugal NHR status provides tax advantages to those who establish their residence for Portuguese tax purposes, enabling them to have tax breaks for 10 consecutive years. Read more about Portugal NHR here.
Yes. Healthcare in Portugal is available for the ex-pats who are legal residents in the country. This includes non-working residents under certain conditions, such as unemployed, retired, or dependent family members.
Yes. Within the Portuguese education system, there are options that fit every budget (public, private and international schools), however, if you plan to raise your kids in a multicultural setting, then international schools might be the best option. Know more about the Best schools in Portugal to enrol my kids.
No. Portuguese is the sixth most spoken language in the world, being a very accessible language to learn.
If your preferred place to live is the Algarve, you can get around by bus, train, taxis, rental cars and transfers. Check Portugal Airport Transfer, a family-friendly company solely specialized in driving you around the Algarve.
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Whether you want a holiday home or an investment property, we select the best units for your profile and take care of all the process from start to finish. Even after the sale! Our After Sales services assume the responsibility of furnishing your property at your taste, taking care of the property in your absence, managing the rentals if you wish to rent your property when you’re not in Portugal and so much more!
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