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Guides for moving to Portugal
Plain-English guides on visas, tax numbers, addresses and the 2026 citizenship law. Each one is tied to the door it helps with.
- Door 01 · NIF · 27 May 2026 · 6 min read · Updated 6 Oct 2026
Portuguese NIF for Non-Residents: 5-Step Remote Application Guide (2026)
How non-residents get a Portuguese NIF remotely: fiscal representation, documents, 5–14 business-day timeline and common pitfalls.
- Door 05 · LDA · 27 May 2026 · 7 min read · Updated 6 Oct 2026
Portuguese LDA Registered Office: Rules, Options & Cost in 2026
Where can a Portuguese LDA have its registered office (sede social)? Lease, home, virtual office or business centre: rules, IRN checks and costs in 2026.
- Door 08 · Lisbon address · 27 May 2026 · 9 min read · Updated 6 Oct 2026
How Non-Residents Get a Portuguese Mailing Address (2026 Guide)
Step-by-step guide to getting a Portuguese postal address as a non-resident, for banks, AT, AIMA or an LDA office. What works and what it costs in 2026.
- Door 01 · NIF · 27 May 2026 · 8 min read
How to Open a Portuguese Bank Account as a Non-Resident (2026)
How non-residents open a Portuguese bank account in 2026: which banks accept you, documents needed, using a virtual mailbox as address, and typical fees.
- Door 02 · D7 · 22 May 2026 · 8 min read
Portugal D7 vs D8 Visa: 2026 Income & Tax Comparison
D7 vs D8 visa Portugal for 2026: income thresholds (€920 vs €3,680/month), IFICI eligibility, family multipliers and AIMA timeline.
- Door 06 · Golden Visa · 22 May 2026 · 10 min read
Portugal Golden Visa 2026: Investment Funds Pathway Explained
Portugal Golden Visa 2026: the €500k venture-capital fund route after real estate was removed. Eligibility, AIMA backlog, 7-day rule, 10-year citizenship.
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