Portugal Residency Advisors

02/09/2026

Portugal has introduced a more structured route for companies looking to recruit workers from outside the European Union.

Known as the Protocolo de Cooperação para a Migração Laboral Regulada (PCMLR) — the Cooperation Protocol for Regulated Labour Migration — the mechanism is often described as a “fast-track” or Via Verde for labour migration.

However, there is an important distinction: the PCMLR is not a new visa and does not create a new residence permit.

Instead, it establishes a coordinated procedure intended to make Portugal foreign worker hiring faster and more predictable for participating employers, while maintaining the existing legal requirements for obtaining a Portuguese work visa.

Portugal foreign worker hiring made easier with PCMLR. Learn how the fast-track works, who can use it, and the requirements for employers.

31/08/2026

As part of Portugal’s new housing policy, the government has announced a flat 7.5% IMT (Property Transfer Tax) for non-residents buying residential property in Portugal. The measure is intended to encourage the availability of housing for residents, while increasing the tax burden on buyers who are not Portuguese tax residents.

The new rate applies to the acquisition of urban residential properties, including apartments and houses, regardless of the property’s value. Unlike the standard progressive IMT rates available to tax residents purchasing their primary residence, non-resident buyers are generally subject to this fixed rate.

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29/08/2026

Moving to a new country is an exciting adventure, but it can also be challenging. The right apps can make life much easier if you are planning to live in Portugal.

There’s an app for everything — from transportation, housing and banking to socializing. This guide introduces you to the best apps for expats in Portugal, and helps make your transition smooth and stress-free.

Discover the 10 Best Apps for Expats in Portugal to make life easier as an expat in Portugal — from managing banking and transport.

27/08/2026

Certain of Portugal’s most exclusive addresses still demand extraordinary prices in the luxury property market and a number now have median asking prices of close to or over €4 million.

According to an Idealista study reported in August 2026, the most expensive streets in Portugal are mainly in the surroundings of Cascais, Estoril and the Algarve, but Porto, Sintra and Lagos also appear in the list of the best addresses in the country.

Rua das Faias in Cascais claims the top position, with properties on the street having an average asking price of about €4.35 million.

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Discover the most expensive streets in Portugal to buy property in 2026, from Cascais and Estoril to the Algarve, Porto and Sintra.

25/08/2026

Following Banco de Portugal’s Macroprudential Recommendation No. 1/2026, new mortgage affordability rules came into force in Portugal on 1 August 2026. The move is designed to promote more prudent lending and could cap how much some borrowers can finance.

The most significant change is the reduction of the recommended debt-to-income (DSTI) ratio from 50% to 45%. In practice, this means that a borrower’s total monthly debt payments, including the new mortgage and any existing loans, should generally not exceed 45% of their net monthly income.

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23/08/2026

For many years, citizens of Portuguese-speaking countries viewed Portugal as one of the easiest destinations in Europe for relocation and legal residence.

Today, that is no longer the case.

The Portuguese immigration framework has changed considerably, and understanding how the CPLP residence regime works today has become essential for anyone considering a move to Portugal.

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Discover how the Portugal CPLP residence permit works today, what changed recently, and how CPLP citizens can move to Portugal.

21/08/2026

Retirement today looks very different from what it did a generation ago.

In the past, many people retired in their early 60s and expected to spend 10 or 15 years enjoying retirement. Financial planning was often built around that reality.

Today, people are living much longer. It is no longer unusual for someone to retire at 65 and live well into their 80s or 90s. That means retirement may last 25 or even 30 years.

As a result, retirees are starting to think differently about money, healthcare, housing, and even where they want to live during retirement.

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Longer life expectancy is reshaping retirement planning as healthcare, mobility, housing, and financial sustainability become more important.

19/08/2026

A prior conviction is not an automatic bar to moving to Portugal. However, as to the nature of the offence, it may constitute a serious obstacle to the obtaining of a Portuguese visa or residence permit.

Many applicants think that only recent convictions or offences that lead to imprisonment will affect their immigration process. Others believe that a suspended sentence, fine, pardon or old conviction is no longer relevant.

Portuguese immigration law does not assess criminal history so simply.

The crucial issue is often not the punishment imposed in the country where the conviction occurred. Instead, the authorities may look to how the underlying conduct would be classified and punished under Portuguese criminal law.

Therefore, an offense considered to be relatively minor abroad could lead to the Portuguese residence or temporary stay visa being refused.

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Can a past conviction block your entry to Portugal? Learn how criminal offences are assessed and when they may lead to a Portuguese visa refusal.

16/08/2026

If you have lived legally in Portugal for five years or more, you may be eligible for one of two important immigration statuses: Portuguese Permanent Residence or EU Long Term Resident (EU LTR) status.

Both options allow you to stay in Portugal indefinitely but they are not the same. The main distinction is that the EU Long-Term Resident status provides for more rights to reside and settle in other participating EU countries, whereas Portuguese Permanent Residence is basically a national status.

If you are planning your long term future in Portugal or elsewhere in Europe, understanding these differences can be useful.

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Compare Portugal Permanent Residence vs EU Long-Term Resident status, including eligibility, benefits, mobility rights, and which option is best for your future.

11/08/2026

Pedro Branco is the Managing Director of Portugal Residency Advisors, helping individuals and families make the move to Portugal with confidence. In this interview, he shares his insights on residency, property and what to consider when planning a new life in Portugal.

Click here to read full interview: https://www.expatfocus.com/portugal/interviews/pedro-branco-managing-director-portugal-residency-advisors