Moving to Portugal: your relocation checklist
Everything you need to settle into Portugal, organized by phase. Generate a free plan tailored to your visa status, family, and budget below.
Portugal at a glance
Live and regularly refreshed data, each fact with its source.
Climate · Lisbon
Jan 13° · Jul 24°
Open-Meteo
Air quality · Lisbon
AQI 50 · Good
WAQI
Prices vs EU average
−13%
Eurostat 2025
Taxes on salary
~39% of labour cost
OECD 2025
Internet
~180 Mbps median
Ookla
English proficiency
very high
EF EPI
Safety advisory
Level 1 · Exercise Normal Precautions
U.S. State Dept
Currency
EUR
ISO 4217
Timezone
UTC+1
Open-Meteo
IFICI (“NHR 2.0”)
20% flat tax on eligible Portuguese income · 10 years
Only for a list of high-value professions (research, tech, certified startups); the original NHR closed to new applicants at the end of 2023. Replaced the NHR, which is closed to new applicants.
Verified 2026-06 · Portal das Finanças
The Portugal relocation checklist at a glance
1Before you go
- Confirm which visa or residency route fits your situation
- Gather and, where needed, apostille/translate key documents
- Sort out international health insurance for the gap period
- Budget the move and notify your bank of the relocation
2First week
- Register your address with the local authority
- Get a local SIM / mobile number
- Start the local bank account application
- Locate the nearest clinic and pharmacy
3First month
- Complete residency registration and get your ID number
- Enroll in the healthcare system or private insurance
- Set up utilities and a long-term rental contract
- Understand your tax residency obligations
4First 90 days
- Exchange or apply for a local driving license if required
- Build a local support network and language basics
- Review and optimize banking, taxes, and insurance
- Handle school enrollment or childcare if you have kids
This is a general outline. Your personalized plan above adapts every step to where you're moving from, your visa status, and your situation. Always verify official requirements: this is not legal or immigration advice.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to move to Portugal?
It depends on your passport and why you are moving: tourist entry rules are different from working, studying or joining family. Generate a free plan above and we check the visa route for your exact passport and situation, using a 238-country visa matrix.
Does Portugal have a special tax regime for newcomers?
Yes: IFICI (“NHR 2.0”). 20% flat tax on eligible Portuguese income · 10 years. Only for a list of high-value professions (research, tech, certified startups); the original NHR closed to new applicants at the end of 2023. Status: recently changed, verified 2026-06 against Portal das Finanças.
What is the weather like in Portugal?
In Lisbon, average daily temperatures run about Jan 13° · Jul 24° (Open-Meteo historical data, 2025). Regional climates can differ a lot; a city-level plan uses data for your exact destination city.
How high are taxes on salaries in Portugal?
The OECD tax wedge is about 39% (2025): that is the share of what a job costs an employer that goes to income tax and social contributions for a single average worker. It is not your personal income-tax rate, but it is the honest way to compare countries.
How current is this data?
Climate, inflation and life expectancy were refreshed 2026-07-07; prices, taxes and air quality 2026-07-07. Tax regimes are hand-verified against official government sources. Every fact on this page shows its source.