The guide
Settling in Portugal, topic by topic.
The rules that matter, checked on official websites and explained simply. To find out what applies to your situation, ask Moovy, our AI assistant.
- ResidenceRegistering, deadlines, papers to keep.Moovy answers questions on this topic
- Public services and online portalsWho does what, digital identity, the order of steps.
- Who does what in the Portuguese administration, what can you do online, and in what order should you do your procedures?
- Tax numberGetting it, before or after you arrive.
- How do you get your NIF (tax number) in Portugal?
- You are coming from Belgium: what changes for your NIF
- You are coming from Switzerland: what changes for your NIF
- TaxesTax residence, rates, schemes for newcomers.Moovy answers questions on this topic
- HealthcareRegistering, the European Health Insurance Card, the S1 form.
- How do you access the public healthcare system (SNS) when you settle in Portugal?
- Health insurance required for visas and permits: what EU rules ask (short and long stays)
- SchoolEnrolling your children, international schools, childcare.
- How do you enrol your child in school in Portugal: compulsory schooling, enrolment, equivalences and French schools?
- Working for yourselfLegal forms, contributions, VAT, accounting.Moovy answers questions on this topic
- WorkContract, salary, unemployment, recognition of qualifications.
- Working in Portugal: finding a job, contract, trial period, minimum wage, leave, unemployment and recognition of qualifications
- HousingRenting, buying, lease pitfalls.
- Renting a home in Portugal: lease, term, deposit, declaration to the Finanças and notice
- Buying a home in Portugal when you come from abroad: steps, preliminary contract (CPCV), deed, taxes and costs
- BankingOpening an account, what you will be asked for.Moovy answers questions on this topic
- Driving licence and carExchanging your licence, registering your car.
- Driving in Portugal with your foreign licence: registration at the IMT, exchange, renewal and the case of British and Swiss licences
- Importing your car to Portugal: registration at the IMT, customs and ISV, inspection, insurance and IUC
- RetirementReceiving your pension, settling as a retiree.Moovy answers questions on this topic
- Customs and daily lifeLanguage, opening hours, manners, what surprises newcomers.
- Daily life in Portugal: language, customs, public holidays, emergency numbers and mistakes to avoid
These guides give the general rules. Your situation can change the answer: Moovy looks at it with you and tells you when you need a professional.
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