Guides
Getting Divorced in Portugal
How divorce works in Portugal: the registry office route by agreement, the court route, what it costs, property, the family home, children, and residence.
Family
Immigration
AIMA Activates a Dedicated Submission Track for Foreign-Born Babies and Minors Under Article 124 on Monday 18 May — Six-Month Deadline from the Assento and One Parent's Valid Residence Title Required
AIMA confirmed on Monday 18 May 2026 that a dedicated submission track for the residence-authorisation requests of babies and minors born in Portugal to foreign-resident parents is now live at contactenos.aima.gov.pt, with a six-month deadline from the assento de nascimento.
Guides
Funerals and Death Registration in Portugal
What to do when someone dies in Portugal: the medical certificate, registering the death within 48 hours, burial or cremation, costs, and the help available.
Guides
Getting Married in Portugal as a Foreigner
How to marry in Portugal if you are not Portuguese: who can marry, the registry process, the documents you need, the fees, and your property choices.
Healthcare
Healthcare for Families in Portugal: Schools, Paediatricians, and What the NHS (SNS) Actually Covers
Moving to Portugal with children raises real questions about healthcare. Here's an honest guide to what the SNS covers for families, how to find paediatricians, and when private health insurance makes sense.
expat
International Schools in Portugal: Fees, Admission, and Which Cities Have the Best Options in 2026
Moving to Portugal with children? This guide covers every major international school, from Lisbon and Porto to the Algarve — with fees, curriculum options, admissions timelines, and what to watch out for.
Education
Portuguese Schools for Expat Families: Public, Private, and International Options in 2026
Moving to Portugal with children? Here's a practical guide to the school system — public enrollment, international schools, costs, and what expat families actually say about their choices.