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Start with the stage you are in.

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STEP 1

Where are you now?

STEP 2 · YOUR ROUTEBefore you move

Prepare the move in the right order.

Choose the residence route first, then assemble documents, understand the tax position and approach housing with the right checks.

  1. 01START HEREChoose the right residency routeStart with citizenship, income source, work, study and family—not with a visa nickname.
  2. 02DocumentsBuild your document fileCreate one dated checklist for passports, civil records, criminal records, apostilles, translations and proof of means.
  3. 03Tax & moneyUnderstand tax residence before arrivalCross-border income, company interests, pensions and timing deserve advice before you change residence.
  4. 04HousingRent without avoidable surprisesKnow the documents, deposits, guarantor requests, contract registration and utilities before paying anything.
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COMMUNITY QUESTIONS

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Places & transport · Central Portugal

Which Central Portugal towns work if we want to use one car, not two?

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Moving & residency · South Africa

Which South African documents should we prepare before applying?

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Family & schools · Porto

How did families handle a mid-year public-school move?

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Administration · All Portugal

What should I check before changing my NIF address?

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