Moving to Portugal Made Simple

Wish Moving to Portugal Could Be More Simple? Now It Can Be.

Every year, thousands of Americans, British, Canadians, and other expats make the move — retiring early, working remotely, or simply starting over somewhere that offers more sunshine, safety, and quality of life for less money.

What most people lack is a clear, honest guide to navigate the process.

Moving to Portugal Made Simple is that guide.

Written by James Cave — founder of Portugalist.com, the go-to English-language resource that has helped thousands of people relocate to Portugal and been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Forbes, and The Independent — this fully updated edition covers everything you need to make a confident, informed decision about your move to Portugal.

Portugalist is trusted by expats worldwide for straight-talking, expert information on visas like the D7 and Golden Visa, and that same clarity runs through every page of this book.

Inside, you'll find clear answers to the questions keeping you up at night:

• Which visa is right for your situation — and what income or investment do you actually need?
• Where should you live? Lisbon, Porto, the Algarve, the Silver Coast — and what's the real difference?
• How does Portuguese healthcare work for new residents?
• Will you be taxed twice on your income?
• How long until you can apply for EU citizenship — and what does that actually give you?
• What does buying property in Portugal actually involve?

A plain-English breakdown of every major visa pathway:

• The D7 Visa — for retirees and those with passive income, with a lower income threshold than most people expect
• The Digital Nomad Visa — for remote workers and freelancers ready to swap their home office for somewhere sunnier
• The Golden Visa — for investors, and what the current rules actually require
• Student and employment visas — for those building a life here from the ground up

Beyond visas, you'll get honest guidance on cost of living, renting, buying property in Portugal, navigating bureaucracy, managing your taxes, and knowing what daily life actually looks like once the novelty wears off.

If you've been researching this move for months and want one book that pulls it all together — this is it.

Grab a copy and start planning your move today.