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A charming multicultural city with a progressive mindset.

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An elegant city, filled with history, and traditions. 

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Elegance, sophistication, and nature, all in one city. 

Sunshine, sea, and sunsets. A glorious coastline to discover. 

We crafted a few key questions to help you decide what would be a good place for your background and personality in Portugal.

What’s the best city for you in Portugal

Your perfect city match is: Cascais. An elegant and charming seaside city, close to Lisbon.

You should really move to... Lisbon! Lisbon is vibrant, lively, filled with opportunities. This is your match. Ready to moviinn to this city?

Your perfect match is...Porto. This city is filled with history, culture, beautiful streets, and a riverside that is unlike any other. Elegance, distinction and character. This is your match! 

Ready to move to Algarve? For those who love to live in a sunny place, blessed with around 300 days of sun a year, Algarve is very diverse. You will find cities that are perfect for remote living and others, like Lagos, that are lively and filled with cultural events. Find out more on our Explore page.

Read the real journey stories of people we helped along the way. We hope you can identify with some of them and let us help you start your own journey.

Expat Journey Stories - Moviinn

Fresh start in Portugal, with an eye towards the future.

Josh: Quality of life and opportunities Europe can offer

Moving a business from Israel to Portugal

Dave Leiderman: Expanding a business to Europe

The Pearson's: the path to citizenship through investment

Peter & Christine: Balance, success and personal growth in Portugal

From wandering the world to settling down in Lisbon

Lina's Journey: Settling down with good prospects and a comfortable lifestyle

Ann-Elise Smith: retiring on this sunny side of Europe

A leap of faith: moving to a new country alone

Oksana: A new life for a young professional from Belarus

We have put together these journey pages based on real stories of over 1500 people we helped along the way, we hope you can identify with some of them and let us help you start your own journey.

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At moviinn we see ourselves as a one stop shop for everything related to moving abroad: we help you choose the right city to live in, offer investment advice services, support you with your visa application, and so much more. Our team of experienced professionals is here, every step of the way, helping you move abroad with confidence.

moviinn has partnered with the most knowledgeable sources to create a full directory that gives you access to everything you need to know about moving abroad. From our experience throughout the years with over 1500 clients just like you, we have identified 3 main  stages that are the basis of our moviinn method: Explore 1, 2 and 3 or Thinking Stage, Talking Stage, and Doing Stage, respectively.

At this stage, you've already had a first call with us, and you're getting closer to making big decisions related to moving abroad. Our team of migration advisers will ease the stress of moving abroad, and you'll also get a personal account manager that will be assigned to take care of all the nuances your process might have. moviinn is here to help you move abroad with confidence.

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Settling in a new country is as important as taking the first steps. You start to meet people, to broaden your social circle, and you're looking for new hobbies or ways to incorporate your old ones in this new place you now call home. We are different from other relocation services because we also provide support in helping you feel integrated - we know first hand how important it is to find community and like minded people in a new city or country.

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With your selected services and a tailored moving profile identification we are going to send you a sample proposal with all you need to know to start your moving process.

NIF (Portuguese: Número de Identificação Fiscal) is a mandatory documento for financial activities or business in Portugal. It's a personal tax number used in several operations. 

Opening a bank account in Portugal may require several documents and bureaucracy. Moviinn can help you with the paperwork that is gonna be necessary. Valid photo ID (passport), proof of address (a utility bill), proof of employment (a pay slip or work contract), and your NIF number are some of the documents required. 

NISS (Portuguese: Número de Identificação de Segurança Social) is a Portuguese Social Security Number. One is able to get a NISS only when he/she is working in Portugal. Freelancers ans self-employed will also need a NISS. 

Obtaining a Portuguese Social Security Number (NISS)

Apply for a visa has several challenges. We have the expertise to go straight to the right points to get your approval. Moviinn can represent you since the application until the end of the journey of having your visa approved. 

When you need to extend your stay in Portugal, moviinn will be there for you to help you with your renew (first or second renew).

Applying for permanent residency in Portugal has several challenges. We offer you support on this process. Paperwork may include cover letters, criminal record certification, proof of accommodation, proof of income, among other. Moviinn knows how to make this journey smoothly.

There are several cases in which you will want to request your Portuguese citizenship. Moviinn knows all of the rules of this process and we will be happy to help you to become a Portuguese citizen. 

Healthcare in Portugal is something that you need to know. NHS (Portuguese: Serviço Nacional de Saúde) can provide you a several ranges of coverages in terms of healthy. Moviinn can help you on this, advising you and being aside you during the process of obtain your NHS.

Obtaining a National Health Service (NHS) card

Moviinn has specialists to accompany the different specific processes that may happen with our customers. For this, we have a team of specialists willing to make specific consultations to meet specific demands.

Here’s an initial snapshot of how much it would cost and how long it should take to get and maintain residence status through the D3 track.

Highly skilled third country (non-EU/EEA/Swiss) professionals, academics or researchers.

It is valid for two entries into the country, allowing the holder to stay in Portugal for a period of four months.


It must be applied for at the Portuguese consulate in the country of origin or in Portugal.*


The applicant must live in Portugal for a period 183 days during the 1st year until residence permit renewal.


Visa exemption for travelling within the Schengen Area.


Possibility of applying for permanent residency or citizenship after 5 years.

* If the applicant is staying in Portugal legally (e.g. on a tourist visa), he/she can skip this step and apply there for a residence permit.

Employment contract or promissory employment agreement valid for at least one year and an annual remuneration of at least 1.5 times the average gross annual salary or three times the Social Support Index (IAS).


Suitable academic and professional qualifications, duly certified, regarding regulated or unregulated professions and the role in question


If necessary, a Declaration issued by the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) proving that the candidate holds a suitable professional and academic background.

1- Timelines are estimates and refer to business days.

2- Government fees are reviewed on an annual basis.

3- Our fees are displayed without VAT and do not include costs of Portuguese Authorities in relation to fees, taxes, duties, etc., as well as traveling, translation, communications and other expenses.

*Important: values and time estimates are for illustration purposes only. They will vary significantly according to specific needs of each client

Estimated Timeline for D3 | Highly Qualified Work Visa

When you need to extend your stay in Portugal, moviinn will be there for you to help you with your renew (first or second renew). 

Healthcare in Portugal is something that you need to know. NHS (Portuguese: Serviço Nacional de Saúde) can provide you a several ranges of coverages in terms of healthy. Moviinn can help you on this, advising you and being aside you during the process of obtatin your NHS.

Here’s an initial snapshot of how much it would cost and how long it should take to get and maintain residence status through the D1 track.

Aimed at third country immigrant nationals (non-EU/EEA/Swiss) who wish to work in Portugal.

It is valid for two entries into the country, allowing the holder to stay in Portugal for a period of four months.

It must be applied for at the Portuguese consulate in the country of origin or in Portugal.*

The applicant must live in Portugal for a period 183 days during the 1st year until residency permit renewal.

Visa exemption for traveling within the Schengen Area.

Employment contract or promissory employment agreement valid for at least one year.

An affirmative statement issued by IEFP (Portuguese Employment and Vocational Training Institute).

NIF (from Portuguese, Número de Identificação Fiscal) is a mandatory documento for financial activities or business in Portugal. It's a personal tax number used in several operations. 

NISS (from Portuguese, Número de Identificação de Segurança Social) is a Portuguese Social Security Number. One is able to get a NISS only when he/she is working in Portugal. Freelancers ans self-employed will also need a NISS. 

Opening a bank account in Portugal may require several documents and bureucracy. Moviinn can help you with the paperwork that is gonna be necessary. Valid photo ID (passport), proof of address (a utility bill), proof of employment (a pay slip or work contract), and your NIF number are some of the documents required. 

Incoporate a company in Portugal is a process that can be aleviated if you have moviinn support. Legal and logistic issues can be facilitated by moviinn. 

Incorporate a company in Portugal or set up a business as a sole trader or freelance worker

When you need to extend your stay in Portugal, moviinn will be there for you to help you with your renew (first ans second). 

Applying for permanent residency in Portugal has several challenges. We offer you support on this process. Paperwork may include cover letters, criminal record certification, proof of accommodation, proof of income, among other. Moviinn knows how to make this journey smoothly

Healthcare in Portugal is something that you need to know. NHS (from Portuguese: Serviço Nacional de Saúde) can provide you a several ranges of coverages in terms of healthy. Moviinn can help you on this, advising you and being aside you during the process of obtatin your NHS.

Here’s an initial snapshot of how much it would cost and how long it should take to get and maintain residence status through the D2 track.

Aimed at third country entrepreneur nationals (non-EU/EEA/Swiss) who wish to set up a business in Portugal, either as sole traders, freelance workers or by incorporating a company.

The applicant must live in Portugal for a period 183 days during the 1st year until residence permit renewal.

Applicants must demonstrate their intention to set up a business in Portugal, either by having incorporated a company and submitting a solid business plan or, in the case of sole traders/freelance workers, by submitting a contract for services with a Portuguese company.

* Funds to be invested in the business can come from loans obtained from banks.

Estimated Timeline for D2 | Entrepreneur Visa

Tech visa has some particularities and special requirements. Several details and some papework are needed. Moviinn has the expertise to drive a company to acquire all of the certification to apply for a Tech Visa. 

Application to the Tech Visa Certification

Here’s an initial snapshot of how much it would cost and how long it should take to get and maintain residence status through the Tech Visa

Application for a Tech Visa is preceded by a certification of the companies wishing to attract/hire highly qualified (non-EU/EEA/Swiss) immigrants, thus simplifying visa procedures.

Be incorporated in Portugal (those older than 3 years must show a positive net worth);

Have no outstanding payments (Social Security, taxes, salaries).

After a company gets its certification, it can issue letters of sponsorship (digitally), which will be handed to the future employee for his/her visa application.

Have their tax obligations fulfilled (when applicable);

Have successfully completed a Bachelor’s or equivalent (level 6 or higher as per ISCED 2011), or level 5 (short-cycle tertiary education) with 5 years experience in a highly skilled role;

Be proficient in Portuguese, English, French or Spanish with a level appropriate to the job/duties to be performed.

Proposed Services for Digital Nomad Visa | Remote Work Visa track

Aimed at third country nationals (non-EU/EEA/Swiss) who work remotely or are self-employed abroad. 

Remote workers wishing to come to Portugal can apply for a temporary stay visa for remote work if they wish to stay up to one year, or for the new residency visa for remote workers if they wish to stay for longer periods.

In the case of a temporary visa application, a promise of a work contract must be presented.

In the case of a residence visa application,  a work contract must be presented. 

For both cases, should the applicant be a freelancer, a services provision agreement may be presented. 

Means of subsistence - for both cases - must be equal to 4x minimum wage of Portugal in the last 3 months.

Startup visa requires pre-registration at IAPMEI's portal and an incubation contract with a certified business incubator. Moviinn knows all of the best actions to get your certification and then appy to the business incubator. 

Here’s an initial snapshot of how much it would cost and how long it should take to get and maintain residence status through the Startup Visa.

This Visa is aimed at Non-EU/EEA/Swiss entrepreneurs who want to be part of one of the fastest growing startup communities in Europe.

Besides the residence visa, entrepreneurs will also be able to benefit from all the incentives and support of the StartUP Portugal Programme.

StartUp visa is a residency visa (valid for two entries into the country) allowing the holder to stay in Portugal for a period of four months.

It must be applied for at the Portuguese consulate in the country of origin or in Portugal.

It requires pre-registration at IAPMEI's portal and an incubation contract with a certified business incubator.

To be an entrepreneur intending to launch a project or incorporate a startup in Portugal (or relocate a startup to Portugal).

Applicants (up to 5) must be accepted by a certified business incubator.

The project/startup must focus on tech and knowledge, with a perspective of developing innovative products (goods and services).

The project/startup must show potential to create qualified jobs, besides the entrepreneurs included in the application.

The project/startup must show potential to generate a turnover of € 325,000/year (and/or assets value over € 325,000/year), 5 years after the incubation period.

To be over 18 years old and not have a criminal record.

To submit evidence of sufficient means of subsistence and adequate accommodation.

To have one's tax obligations fulfilled (when applicable).

To have the capacity to set up a company, when applicable, during the undergoing of the program.

The assessment, by IAPMEI, of the economic and innovative potential is made based on the degree of innovation, the scalability of the business, market potential, the capacity of the management team, the potential for creating qualified employment in Portugal and the relevance of the applicant in the team.

Opening a bank account in Portugal may require several documents and bureucracy. Moviinn can help you with the paperwork that is gonna be necessary. Proof of address (a utility bill), proof of employment (a pay slip or work contract), and your NIF number are some of the documents required. 

Applying for permanet residency in Portugal has several challenges. We offer you support on this process. Paperwork may include cover lettters, criminal record certification, proof of accomodation, proof of incomem, among other. Moviinn knows how to make this journey smoothly

Here’s an initial snapshot of how much it would cost and how long it should take to get and maintain residence status through the Golden Visa.

Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals who wish to invest in Portugal and who do not intend to spend 6 months in the country per year (average of 14 days per each 2 years of residency permit).

The applicant must be in Portugal for an average of 14 days per each 2 years of residency permit.

Visa exemption for travelling within the Schengen Area.

If the property is for residential purposes, the investment can only be made in the low density areas of mainland Portugal and Islands (Azores and Madeira);

If the property is for commercial, services, or other purposes, rather than residential, the investment can be made anywhere in the country;

Purchase of real estate equal to or above € 500,000; this amount can be reduced by 20% when the investment is made in a low-density area - € 400.000,00;

The real estate may be acquired in a co-ownership regime, provided the applicant invests an amount equal to or above € 350.000,00, this amount can be reduced by 20% when the investment is made in a low-density area - € 280.000,00;

Purchase of real estate dating back more than 30 years or located in urban regeneration areas, for refurbishing, equal to or above € 350,000;

Capital transfer equal to or above € 1,5 million;

Capital transfer equal to or above € 350,000 for investing in research activities conducted by public or private scientific research institutions integrated in the national scientific or technological system;

Capital transfer equal to or above € 250,000 for investing in artistic output or supporting the arts, or for rehabilitation or maintenance of national heritage;

Capital transfer equal to or above € 500,000 for the acquisition of shares of investment funds or venture capital funds geared to the capitalisation of companies incorporated in Portugal, with a maturity, at the time of investment, of at least five years;

At least 60% of the amount must be invested in commercial companies with the head office in the national territory;

Investment can be made in more than one fund.

Capital transfer equal to or above € 500,000 for incorporating a company with head offices in Portugal, combined with the creation of five permanent jobs; or for share capital/equity increase of an existing company with head offices in Portugal, combined with the creation or maintenance of a minimum of 5 permanent jobs for at least three years.

Submitting proof of successful conclusion of one of the previous Golden Visa investment options (timeline depending on the investment option chosen).

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Proposed Services for Job-Seeker Visa Track

Aimed at third country nationals (non-EU/EEA/Swiss) who wish to find a job in Portugal.

Foreign nationals can apply for a 120-day jobseeker visa, renewable for a further 60 days. 

Successful applicants can start working immediately upon finding employment, and apply for employment-based residence status in Portugal. 

New jobseeker visa already includes an interview date at the services responsible for granting residence permits (SEF) and registration at IEFP (Institute of Employment and Professional Training).

Upon visa expiry, those unable to find employment need to wait one year before being eligible to apply again. 


Here’s an initial snapshot of how much it would cost and how long it should take to get and maintain residence status through the D7 track.

Aimed at third country nationals (non-EU/EEA/Swiss) who wish to live in Portugal off their foreign sourced income (pensions, movable assets, real estate, intellectual property, financial investments, etc.).

It must be applied for at the Portuguese consulate in the country of origin.

Allows for working / investing in Portugal, provided that the applicant lives in the country for a period of 183 days during the 1st year until the residence permit renewal.

Applying for permanent residency after 5 years.

* If the applicant is staying in Portugal legally (e.g. on a tourist visa), he/she can skip this step and apply there for a residence

Evidence of having sufficient financial means and long-term accommodation in Portugal.

* Minimum income required depends on the number of family members - suggested annual income to be around € 30,000 (applicant) to € 50,000 (family).

Estimated Timeline for D7 | Own Income Visa