Qualifying for the IFICI Tax Regime That Replaced NHR
Who qualifies for Portugal's 20% IFICI tax rate, how to apply on Portal das Finanças by 15 January, and what happens to existing NHR holders.
Arriving at a Portuguese Airport
What immigration officers check at passport control, and how to prepare before you land.
Learning Portuguese in Portugal
Your options for learning European Portuguese, how long each level takes, the CIPLE and other exams, and how to choose a school or tutor.
Driving in Portugal
Rules of the road, tolls, speed limits, alcohol limits, required equipment, and fines.
Choosing a Neighbourhood in Porto
Which areas of Porto suit newcomers, and what each one is like to live in.
Understanding Portugal's Social Security System
How Portugal's social security system works for residents, what it covers, and how to register.
Understanding Portugal's Lay-Off System: What Expats Need to Know About Employment Protection When Companies Face Crisis
Portugal's lay-off system ( redução temporária de trabalho or suspensão de contrato de trabalho ) is a labor protection mechanism that allows companies facing economic difficulties to temporarily reduce working hours or suspend employment contracts...