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Dom Luís I bridge over the Douro river in Porto, Portugal
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Family

Schools, housing, visas for everyone

Remote worker

D8, taxes, where to live & work

Investor

Yields, IMT 2026, market data

Retiree

D7, healthcare, cost of living

Diaspora

UA & BR specific paths

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Tools

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Journey

The 7 stages of relocating: what to do, when, with which documents.

Knowledge

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Portugal in numbers — verified

€2,198/m²
national median, Q4 2025 +17.5% ✓ INE · 07-2026
7.5% IMT
non-residents, any home ×2 vs 2025 ✓ DL 97/2026
386,463
residence permits 2025 +60% ✓ AIMA
€2,305 vs €3,439
Porto vs Lisbon €/m² ✓ INE · 07-2026

Every number links to its official source · Cite this data · Methodology

Rule changes — what just changed live

2026-05

Non-resident buyers now pay a flat 7.5% IMT

DL 97/2026 roughly doubles transfer tax on a €500k home. Who it hits, who is exempt, what to do.

2025

Family reunification may require 2 years of residency

Lei 61/2025 — what it means if you planned to bring relatives after arriving.

2024→

NHR is closed — IFICI ("NHR 2.0") is narrower

20% flat rate stays, but pensions are out and eligibility is strict.

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Who is behind this

Built on real relocation and purchase cases we handle across Portugal — with the deepest data on the North. Every number links to its official source. When our base can't answer, we say so — and point you to the right place.

Cosmic Vortex · licensed agency AMI 26968 (IMPIC) · on the ground since 2018 · Methodology · Talk to Borys

Frequently asked questions

Is Re-locant.com really free?
Yes — every guide, calculator and the AI assistant are completely free. Re-locant.com is funded by Cosmic Vortex, a licensed Portuguese agency (AMI 26968); we make money only if you later choose to work with us.
Do I need a visa to move to Portugal?
EU/EEA/Swiss citizens do not — they just register locally. Everyone else needs a national visa first, most commonly the D7 (passive income) or D8 (remote work).
Which visa is the easiest / cheapest?
The D7 has the lowest income bar (around the Portuguese minimum wage), which is why retirees and passive-income earners use it. The D8 suits remote workers but asks for meaningfully higher income.
How long does the whole move take?
Budget a few months for the visa and AIMA steps. If you are bringing a pet from outside the EU, start earlier — the rabies blood test adds a mandatory 3-month wait.
Can I use public healthcare and schools?
Once you hold a residence permit, yes — the public health service (SNS) and state schools are open to residents, and there is language support (PLNM) for children.

The weekly Portugal rule-change digest

Visas, AIMA, taxes, rent and deadlines change constantly. Once a week we send a short digest of what actually changed and what it means for your move. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.