General Daily Briefing: Friday, 16 October 2026
π Featured Guide Getting a NIF (Tax Number) in Portugal How to get a Portuguese tax number for free, in person or from abroad, the documents to bring, and why you do not
Morning roundup of the top Portuguese news stories.
π Featured Guide Getting a NIF (Tax Number) in Portugal How to get a Portuguese tax number for free, in person or from abroad, the documents to bring, and why you do not
π Featured Guide Saving for Retirement with a PPR in Portugal How a PPR retirement savings plan works in Portugal: the 20% tax deduction and its age limits, when you can withdraw, how
π Featured Guide Retirement Planning in Portugal Plan your retirement income in Portugal: state and foreign pensions, how pensions are taxed, retirement savings, healthcare, inheritance, and safety nets. Read the full guide β Good
π Featured Guide Renewing Your Residence Permit with AIMA in Portugal The online renewal portal, the window from 90 to 30 days before expiry, the documents, upgrading to long-term EU resident status, and
π Featured Guide Getting the Social Energy Tariff in Portugal Who gets the automatic discount on electricity and gas bills, the income limits, the 6.9 kVA rule, and what to do if
π Featured Guide Understanding Your Energy Bill in Portugal What each line on your electricity and gas bill means, which parts you can change by switching, how VAT works, and what to do
π Featured Guide Getting Vaccinated in Portugal How free vaccines work in Portugal: the national schedule, catching up after a move, adult boosters, your digital record, and the flu and COVID campaign. Read