How to use Re-locant.com: your free toolkit, explained

Re-locant.com is a free, independent guide. Here is everything on it and how to get the most from each part.

Ask — your AI relocation assistant

Powered by Claude Opus 4.8, grounded only in our verified, dated knowledge base. Ask anything — visas, NIF, AIMA, taxes, costs — and get a sourced answer, or an honest "I don't know" instead of a made-up number. First answer free; a free account gives you one a day. Best for: quick, specific questions.

Knowledge base — one question, one verified answer

40+ guides, each on a single real question, with sources and a "Current for 2026" date. Best for: understanding a topic properly before you act.

Calculators & tools

• Buying-cost calculator — the true all-in cost (IMT, stamp duty, notary, lawyer) for your price and residency status.
• Cost-of-living tool — compare monthly costs city by city (Porto vs Lisbon vs the north).
• Mortgage & rent calculators — the non-resident deposit, monthly payment and what you need to earn.
• Region matcher — where in Portugal fits your budget and life.
• Visa finder — which route (D7/D8/…) fits your situation.

Best for: turning "can I afford this?" into real numbers.

Journey — your 7-stage plan

The whole move broken into stages: what to do, when, and with which documents (NIF, bank, AIMA, NISS…). Best for: not missing a step or a deadline.

Visa guides & Data

Plain-English guides to every route (D7, D8, Golden Visa, family, student…) plus a Data page tracking verified 2026 rule changes. Best for: getting the current rules right.

Your free account — the personal layer

Sign up in 30 seconds (just email + password) to build a personal checklist tied to your move date, save calculator results as PDFs, keep your Ask history, and get alerts when rules change. Best for: turning research into a plan you can track.