I am 2, maybe 3, years from emigrating to Portugal

David_NOVA Member

Member since 20 October 2024

David_NOVAMember22 October 2024 14:00:47

Hello all,

As the title states I am at most 3 years from making the move from DC to Portugal as a retiree.

The question I have is there anything I can do this far out to prepare and lay the ground work for a successful move? Are there things you wished you knew that far out?

Thank you very much for your answers.

David

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JohnnyPT Portugal Expert

Member since 23 May 2020

JohnnyPTPortugal Expert22 October 2024 16:50:41

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Hi David, Welcome.

I think that during this period you should take the opportunity to visit the country and start choosing a place to live, as you will have to have a lease or buy a house, since one of the requirements is accommodation, in order to be granted a residence permit.

As for the rest, I think a year is enough to organise the documentation.

Some help here:

Experience sharing about Visas to Portugal (D7 & others)

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=971460

Visa for RETIREMENT PURPOSES

https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/national-v … l-revenues

(General + specific documentation)

Regards