Portugalist - The Moving to Portugal Podcast

Want the real story about moving to Portugal? Skip the fluff and dive into honest conversations about what it actually takes to make Portugal your home. Each episode, we bring you in-depth discussions with immigration experts, tax specialists, and real people who've already made the leap. From understanding the D7 visa process to navigating Portugal's property market, we cut through the noise to deliver practical, actionable insights. Our guests share their unfiltered experiences—the wins, the challenges, and everything in between. What You'll Learn: Expert breakdowns of visa options (e.g. D7, Digital Nomad Visa, Golden Visa) Step-by-step guidance on essential processes (NIF application, opening bank accounts) Real estate insights from seasoned property professionals Healthcare system navigation tips Tax optimization strategies for expats First-hand accounts of cultural integration<

Portugalist - The Moving to Portugal Podcast is a society podcast hosted by James, with 12 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Decide Where to Live in Portugal (Region-by-Region Guide)

  Mar 6, 202639 minS0

  <p>Where should you actually live in Portugal?</p><p>It’s one of the biggest decisions you’ll make when planning a move, and it’s also one of the main reasons people get stuck. With so many towns, cities, and opinions out there, it’s easy to go round in circles and never feel confident enough to choose.</p><p>A lot of people start by comparing individual places, but that’s usually not the best way to do it. Before you look at specific towns or cities, it helps to figure out which region of Portugal suits you best.<...

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  Is The EU Long-Term Residency Permit As Good as Citizenship?

  Nov 19, 202521 minS0

  <p>The EU Long-Term Residency Permit allows you to live and work in most EU countries after just 5 years of residency in Portugal, without needing Portuguese citizenship. For many people, this completely reshapes the long-term plan of moving to Portugal.</p><p>🔥 <b>Why this matters</b></p><p>Most newcomers assume the path is simple: temporary residency → Portuguese permanent residency → Portuguese citizenship. But there’s a lesser-known third option that grants access to much of the European Union in half the time.</p><p>The EU long-term residence permit (also known as EU long-stay status) offers many of the practical...

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  Is Moving to Portugal Still Worth It?

  Nov 18, 202513 minS0

  <p>Portugal has just doubled its citizenship residency requirement—from 5 years to 10. So what does this actually mean for you? And is Portugal still worth considering as a place to live, retire, or base yourself in Europe?</p><p>In October 2025, Portugal’s parliament approved an increase in the residency requirement for citizenship: 10 years for most applicants, and 7 years for those from Portuguese-speaking countries (and the EU). It’s a major shift, but the real impact depends entirely on your circumstances.</p><p>In this episode, we break down what the changes mean for:</p><p> ✅ Full-time residents on D7 or Digita...

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  Planning Your PERFECT Portugal Scouting Trip

  Oct 2, 202526 minS0

  <p>Your Portugal scouting trip could be the most important trip you take this year—so let's make sure you do it right.</p><p>In this comprehensive episode, James Cave from Portugalist.com breaks down exactly how to plan a successful scouting trip to Portugal. This isn't tourist advice—this is a strategic reconnaissance mission for aspiring expats who want to figure out if Portugal is right for them, where they should live, and how to secure housing.</p><p><b>In This Episode, You'll Learn:</b></p>The three critical questions your scouting trip must answerWhy "near the coas...

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  Living in Silves: Why Expats Love Portugal’s Historic Castle Town

  Sep 25, 202521 minS0

  <p>What’s it really like to live in Silves — a medieval Algarve town with cobblestone streets, citrus groves, and a red sandstone castle overlooking it all? In this episode, Portugalist takes you on a virtual scouting trip to Silves, Portugal — a place where history meets sunshine, and expats are finding their dream lifestyle.</p><p>You’ll hear about the pros and cons of life in Silves, the cost of housing, what families and retirees can expect, and how daily life compares to Portugal’s busier coastal towns. From schools and healthcare to markets and restaurants, this episode will give you t...

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