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$3,510/mo
Minimum Income
📅
1 year (renewable to 5)
Visa Duration
🏛️
20% flat (NHR regime)
Tax Rate
⏱️
2–3 months
Processing Time
💵
$75
Application Fee
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GMT+0/+1
Time Zone
Living in Portugal
Cost of Living
$1,200–$1,800/mo
Internet Speed
85 Mbps avg
Language
Portuguese (English widely spoken)
Path to PR
✅ Yes
Path to Citizenship
✅ Yes (5 years)
Requirements
✓
Remote employment or freelance income
✓
Min. €3,510/month income (4× Portuguese min. wage)
✓
Health insurance covering Portugal
✓
Clean criminal record
✓
Proof of accommodation
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
+ Path to EU citizenship in 5 years
+ NHR tax regime (20% flat)
+ Great weather & beaches
+ Large expat community
+ High English proficiency
👎 Cons
− Bureaucracy can be slow
− Income threshold rising
− Housing market expensive in Lisbon/Porto
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Best for:
EU residency seekers, warm climate lovers
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