We are a small country, but we are very proud of what we have to offer. From rural to contemporary cities, from forests to beaches, we have it all. Good food, good weather, good people. The world also recognizes what Portugal has to offer, as proven in last year’s World Travel Awards, where we won in 12 world categories. One of the highlights was the victory of Azores as the “World's Best...

The Portugal D7 Visa is perfect for Americans who plan to move to Portugal. Why? Also known as the Retirement Visa or Passive Income Visa, the Portugal D7 Visa allows non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and their family members to apply for temporary residency in Portugal and it is used to obtain a permanent residency permit and, eventually, even citizenship. Don’t let the name fool you – although it is...

Do you want to buy and invest in real estate outside the United Kingdom, for example in Portugal? Or transfer money abroad? So, it's a good idea to learn about and explore the features and advantages of using CAXTON! CAXTON is a trustworthy, transparent, and personalized platform that simplifies the movement of money, securely and quickly, through technology, API-driven, and team support, which...

The famous Algarve – Portugal’s southern coastline! After all, what’s so special about it? Perfect climate, quality of life, history, culture, and excellent gastronomy, all at very affordable costs, are some of the reasons why foreigners keep choosing Algarve to live in. Recent data show that 10 percent of Algarve’s population is expats, and numbers are expected to grow, due to the...

If you are looking to buy a property in Portugal and want to request a bank loan, you might have heard about credit intermediaries. What’s their role? We’ll explain. The Credit Intermediary isn’t a bank. It is a natural or legal person, duly authorized and registered with the Bank of Portugal (BdP), that can mediate the financing process between the client and the bank. They are not...

Bureaucracy exists almost everywhere, right? Portugal is no different, and there are some requirements if you are going to buy a property in this country. We’ll explain. 1 – First, you need to have a Portugal taxpayer number, commonly known as NIF (Fiscal Identification Number). 2 – The second step is to open a local bank account. 3 – If you are requesting a bank loan, the bank will...

Porto has done it again – after being elected the Best City Destination in Europe in 2022, the city was once again recognized by the World Travel Awards as Europe's Leading City Break Destination 2023. Heritage, history, beauty, monuments, gastronomy, and wines are only a few reasons why the city frequently receives international nominations and recognitions. Catarina Santos Cunha, Porto’s...

North Americans' interest in the Portuguese real estate market keeps rising. Did you know that last year, Americans not only purchased 15% of the residential properties sold to foreigners in Portugal but also invested 1.15 billion euros in commercial properties? This year, in the first quarter alone, they were responsible for 67% of the investment in the national real estate sector, with their focus...

Peace is a word we have been using and wishing for a lot lately. After all, the world is much less peaceful now than it was 15 years ago – this was the main conclusion of the Global Peace Index, a recent study carried out by the Institute for Economics and Peace. In this study, Portugal was considered the 7th safest country in the world and the 4th in the European Union. According to...

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