What Is CRUE in Portugal? If you’re an EU citizen planning to move to Portugal, you’ll quickly come across the term CRUE . It sounds technical. Bureaucratic. Easy to ignore. But in reality, it’s one of the first real steps tha... Immigration & Residency Apr 2, 2026
Should You Rent First or Buy Immediately in Portugal? One of the most common questions from foreign buyers moving to Portugal is simple: “Should I rent first or buy straight away?” The default answer most people hear is: rent first . Sounds cautious. Sou... Relocation Decisions Mar 17, 2026
Is Portugal Still “Cheap”? What the Latest Data Actually Shows For years, Portugal has been marketed internationally as a “cheap” destination for property buyers. That narrative is now outdated. Recent data from INE and Idealista confirms what many buyers are alr... About the Property Market Relocation Trends Mar 17, 2026
New Tax Rules for Foreign Residents: What Changed This Year Portugal introduced significant changes to its tax framework for foreign residents, marking the end of the well-known Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) regime in its original form. The change was formalised... Laws & Regulations Mar 17, 2026
Family Reunification Delays: A Growing Issue for New Residents Family reunification has become one of the most delayed processes within Portugal’s immigration system, with increasing reports of long waiting times and administrative bottlenecks. The issue intensif... Immigration & Residency Mar 17, 2026
Portugal Visa Backlogs: Are Things Actually Improving? Portugal’s immigration system continues to face significant pressure in 2026, with visa and residency backlogs still affecting thousands of foreign applicants. The issue dates back to the transition f... Immigration & Residency Mar 17, 2026
Golden Visa in 2026: What’s Still Possible (and What Isn’t) Portugal’s Golden Visa program is still active in 2026 — but it is not the same product that drove thousands of property purchases over the past decade. The key change, introduced in 2023 and still in... Immigration & Residency Laws & Regulations Mar 17, 2026