Moving to Lisbon, what to expect

Due to Brexit, you will be classed as a 3CN as of next year. Which will cause you a lot of stress. Basically it just means the end of freedom of movement.

Welcome Abby. 

Answering to your questions:
What's it like right now with covid in Portugal?

https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
But, since you are planning this move next year with the end/start of the school year, why worry about now? What is today, may not be tomorrow...

What's the job market like for English teachers in Portugal is it something that's difficult or fairly easy to access?
Please, read this:
https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=902215
in September 2020, two new international schools were opened in Lisbon, Tasis and United. It is very likely that they are still looking for teachers. Try to send them your CV.


Accommodation, I keep hearing it's expensive but when I look on Idealista (and I'm happy with sharing a flat) it's actually really cheap- is this because of covid? Can I expect this to increase once things are 'normal' again?

Accommodation is not expensive if it is not located at a very touristic and central area. It's going to be a while before things get 'normal' again...

You also have flat sharing here, please see the Bquarto website:
https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=908693


Also, is there anything else I should consider in regards to moving to Lisbon that you think I should consider? I've heard bureaucracy is not the best here but then again it's not that great in Spain either- so I can deal with being left a little frustrated. 

For all that you need in your daily life, I never felt bureaucracy. You have a lot of information in this forum, if you have any doubts please ask. I know that this is a cliché that foreigners like to complain ... remember that often, this may happen because they do not understand the portuguese language....

Best regards 

Hi, thank you for your response. I don't find it the most useful. Could you tell me a little more about the 3CN process please at least?

Thank you for your response and a copy of all the links! It's very helpful!

Abeinabox wrote:

Hi, thank you for your response. I don't find it the most useful. Could you tell me a little more about the 3CN process please at least?

You can't just work like and EU citizen, you have to apply for a work visa and you are the last to be offered a job. They have to prove that they have advertised and no one from Portugal or EU citizen was suitable for any job position before you have a shot at it.

Welcome to life after Brexit

Regarding the issues with apartments, there're a lot real estate websites which can help foreigners buy a flat or get residence permit (such as Tranio platform). Moreover, people who applied for the Golden Visa program after 01 April 2020 will qualify for the extended permit, which is now valid for two years instead of one.