Portugal’s Job Seeker Visa After 2025: What Changed and What Are the Alternatives
For years, Portugal’s job seeker visa was a popular way to come to the country and look for work. In October 2025, that changed: the visa was replaced by a new visa for qualified job seekers. Here’s what changed, where things stand today and which alternatives you have if you want to work in Portugal.
Portugal Golden Visa in 2026: How It Works Now
The Golden Visa — officially the Autorização de Residência para Atividade de Investimento (ARI) — is still open in 2026. But it’s very different from a few years ago: real estate no longer qualifies. Here’s how the programme works today, which investments are accepted and what you need to know before applying.
Family Reunification in Portugal: Bringing Your Family After the 2025 Changes
Moving to a new country is easier with your loved ones by your side. Portugal allows foreign residents to bring their family through family reunification (reagrupamento familiar) — but the rules changed significantly in October 2025. Here’s what you need to know: who can join you, when you can apply and which documents are needed.
D4 Student Visa: Studying in Portugal
With historic universities, affordable living costs compared with much of Europe and a welcoming international community, Portugal is an increasingly popular destination for students. If you’re not an EU citizen, you’ll need a student visa. Here’s how it works.
D2 Visa and Startup Visa: Starting a Business in Portugal
Dreaming of opening a café in Lisbon, launching a tech startup in Porto or working as a freelance consultant from the Algarve? Portugal has two main routes for non-EU entrepreneurs: the D2 visa and the Startup Visa. Here’s how each one works, what you need and which one fits your project.
Working in Portugal: D1 Work Visa, D3 Highly Qualified, Tech Visa and EU Blue Card
Got a job offer from a Portuguese company? Congratulations! The next step is choosing the right visa. Depending on your job and qualifications, you may apply for a D1 work visa, a D3 highly qualified visa, the Tech Visa or the EU Blue Card. Here’s how each one works and which one fits you best.
D8 Digital Nomad Visa: Working Remotely From Portugal
Working remotely for a company or clients abroad and dreaming of doing it from Portugal? The D8 visa, known as the digital nomad visa, was created exactly for you. Here’s how it works, how much you need to earn, which documents to prepare and what to expect after you arrive.
D7 Visa: Moving to Portugal With Passive Income or a Pension
If you live on a pension, rental income, dividends or other passive income, the D7 visa is one of the most popular ways to move to Portugal. It’s often called the “retirement visa” — but it’s not only for retirees. Here’s everything you need to know: who qualifies, how much income you need, which documents to prepare and what happens after you arrive.
Portugal Visas Explained: Which One Is Right for You?
Whether you’re dreaming of retiring by the sea, working remotely from Lisbon, studying in Porto or building a business in Portugal, there’s a visa designed for you. But with so many options — and with the major changes introduced in late 2025 — it’s easy to get lost. This guide explains how the Portuguese visa system works, which visas exist and how to choose the right one.
Moving Your Belongings to Portugal From Outside the EU: Duty- and VAT-Free Import
Shipping your furniture, books and household items from the US, the UK, Brazil or any other country outside the EU? Normally, goods arriving from outside the EU pay customs duties and VAT. But when you’re moving your residence to Portugal, your personal belongings can enter free of duties and VAT — as long as you meet a few conditions and follow the right process. Here’s how it works.