Working Remotely from Portugal: Tax, NHR/IFICI, and the Real Bureaucracy in 2026
Portugal is popular with remote workers and digital nomads. But how does tax actually work? What is IFICI? Do you need a D8 visa? A full practical guide for 2026.
Immigration
Immigration policy, visa changes, and the expat experience in Portugal.
The Real Cost of Private Healthcare in Portugal: What Expats Pay in 2026
Private hospitals, health insurance, GP visits, dental, specialists — a full breakdown of what healthcare actually costs in Portugal for expats in 2026.
AIMA Explained: Portugal's New Immigration Agency and What It Means for Expats in 2026
SEF is gone. AIMA is here. What changed, what stayed the same, and how to navigate Portugal's new immigration system as an expat in 2026.
Chega Proposes Suspension of Asylum Applications from Middle East Countries
The far-right Chega party has announced it will propose a suspension of asylum applications from four Middle East countries — Iran, Lebanon, Syria and Iraq — citing what it describes as a risk of a repeat migration crisis comparable to 2014 and...
Portugal's Golden Visa in 2026: What's Left, What's Changed, and What Expats Should Know
When Portugal's government announced the end of the Golden Visa programme in 2023, it triggered a wave of uncertainty among wealthy investors and property buyers. Three years on, the picture is clearer — and more nuanced than the initial headlines suggested.
What Actually Happened to the Golden Visa
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D7 Visa Portugal: Everything You Need to Know in 2026
The complete guide to Portugal's D7 passive income visa in 2026 — income requirements, application process, costs, renewals, and path to permanent residency and citizenship.
Portugal Led EU in Immigration Over the Past Decade — and Reached a Point of No Return
Portugal accepted more immigrants per capita than any other European Union member state between 2012 and 2023, according to new data from Pordata published this week. The finding underscores a demographic transformation that analysts say has reached...