From Summer Internship to a New Life in Portugal
Tanya: A British Master’s Student’s Journey to Portugal
Get to know Tanya.
A masters student who has decided that Portugal is the place to be.
British Master Student - Tanya's Journey to Portugal
Tanya Hughes, a 22-year-old from the UK, has always been a curious blend of creativity and strategy. While she completed her undergraduate degree in Marketing back home in England, she was also deeply passionate about the arts, from contemporary galleries to street murals, and late-night performances in tucked-away theatres.
That’s why her three-month summer internship in Lisbon wasn’t just a career move. It was a turning point.
Lisbon’s creative energy, its fusion of old-world charm with modern expression, completely captivated her. From wandering the halls of MAAT and Museu Coleção Berardo, to weekend sketching sessions in the Alfama district, Tanya felt more creatively alive than ever.
And she knew one thing for sure: she wasn’t ready to leave.
After forming a small professional network and feeling increasingly at home in the local creative community, Tanya made a bold decision - to return to Lisbon and enroll in a Master’s in Marketing at Universidade de Lisboa.
Discovering and Deciding
“I’d heard so many stories about students getting scammed on rental websites or stuck with overpriced apartments in bad locations. I was nervous, honestly.” That’s where moviinn® stepped in. We matched Tanya with one of our relocation specialist who helped her find a beautiful studio apartment near her campus, within her budget, and in a neighborhood full of local art galleries, just her style. What Tanya hadn’t realized at first was that moviinn®’s services went beyond just finding an apartment.
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Tanya's process
“Before moving to Lisbon, I was nervous about how overwhelming it might be to start from scratch in a new country, especially without speaking Portuguese. But with moviinn’s help, things felt manageable from the beginning. They found me a great apartment near my university and helped with everything from the lease to getting my NIF, opening a bank account and most importantly, the visa."
Tanya's Moving Timeline
After reaching out to moviinn®, Tanya was connected with a relocation expert who answered all her questions about the D4 Student Visa. She was also introduced to moviinn®’s education specialist, who supported her through the university application process, making sure everything was on track.
Start of Services - Personalized Guidance
To help Tanya get settled in Portugal, moviinn® took care of key administrative steps, securing her Portuguese tax number (NIF) and assisting with opening a local bank account, both of which are required for everyday life and visa processing.
Handling the Essentials
With moviinn®'s support, the D4 visa application was straightforward and efficient. Tanya received clear guidance and on-field support on the required documents and timeline, making the process stress-free from start to finish.
Visa Application Made Easy
moviinn®’s Real Estate Manager provided Tanya with a curated list of student-friendly apartments. They managed the entire rental process, from negotiating the lease and coordinating the move-in to setting up utilities like electricity, internet, gas and water, so her new home was ready the day she arrived.
Finding a Home in Lisbon
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