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The HQA Visa: Portugal's Quieter Residency Route That Starts at 170,000 Euros

The HQA Visa: Portugal's Quieter Residency Route That Starts at 170,000 Euros

When people begin researching how to move to Portugal, the Golden Visa tends to dominate the conversation. It has operated for more than a decade, it is widely understood, and it has accumulated a substantial body of case law and professional...

The Portugal Brief 05 Mar 2026

Hilton Signs for Conrad Resort on Algarve's Meia Praia, Signalling Continued Confidence in Portugal's Luxury Market

Hilton Signs for Conrad Resort on Algarve's Meia Praia, Signalling Continued Confidence in Portugal's Luxury Market

Hilton has agreed a deal to open a Conrad-branded resort on Meia Praia beach near Lagos in the Algarve, adding one of the hotel industry's upper-luxury labels to a stretch of Portuguese coastline that has been attracting high-end investment for...

The Portugal Brief 05 Mar 2026

Portugal's Golden Visa: Still Active, Now Faster, and More Relevant Than Ever

Portugal's Golden Visa: Still Active, Now Faster, and More Relevant Than Ever

Reports of the Golden Visa's death have consistently been exaggerated. Despite years of political debate, reform pressure, and temporary uncertainty during Portugal's 2023 rule changes, the programme remains not only active but, by some measures,...

The Portugal Brief 05 Mar 2026

Ryanair's Azores Exit Could Cost the Islands €165 Million a Year

Ryanair's Azores Exit Could Cost the Islands €165 Million a Year

When Ryanair completes its exit from the Azores at the end of March 2026, it will leave behind a gap that neither SATA nor TAP is expected to fill — at least not fully, and not quickly. The Ponta Delgada Chamber of Commerce and Industry estimates...

The Portugal Brief 05 Mar 2026

AIMA Hits Immigrants with Up to 33% Fee Increase — and the Backlash Has Already Begun

AIMA Hits Immigrants with Up to 33% Fee Increase — and the Backlash Has Already Begun

As of 1 March 2026, applying for legal residency in Portugal just got noticeably more expensive. The Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) has updated its fee schedule for the first time in nearly a year, with increases of up to 33% on...

The Portugal Brief 05 Mar 2026

Portuguese Tax for Expats in 2026: IRS, IFICI, NHR, and What You Actually Owe

Portuguese Tax for Expats in 2026: IRS, IFICI, NHR, and What You Actually Owe

Portugal's tax system confuses almost every new arrival. This guide covers the IRS income tax structure, IFICI (the new NHR), capital gains, property taxes, and the double taxation treaties you need to know about.

The Portugal Brief 05 Mar 2026

International Schools in Portugal: Fees, Admission, and Which Cities Have the Best Options in 2026

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.

The Portugal Brief 05 Mar 2026

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