ExpatsEverywhere Presents: Let's Move to Portugal

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Each week Youtube travelers Josh and Kalie will educate, inspire, and accompany you on your move to Portugal. They'll talk with those who have done it already, and pass on the best tips, resources, and adventure stories to get you prepped for your journey. Come on along and Let's Move to Portugal!

  1. 6d ago

    10 Portuguese Towns Nobody Talks About

    Looking for the best small towns in Portugal to live in? In this episode, Josh and Kalie explore 10 charming Portuguese towns including Loulé, Tavira, Vila Real, Lagos, Nazaré, Ericeira, Tomar, Óbidos, Vizela, and Chaves, sharing what expat life is really like in each one. They cover cost of living, lifestyle, transportation, expat communities, amenities, and the biggest pros and cons of choosing a smaller town in Portugal. Plus, they discuss why going too small might not be the best choice for first-time expats.  💼 Green Ocean Global | Financial Advisory for Expats Schedule a free 15-minute intro call with John, our trusted financial advisor: http://www.calendly.com/johnoceansgreen (Choose the ExpatsEverywhere Intro Call) WorldPost - Mail Forwarding and Virtual Mailbox https://www.worldpost.io/  Slate and Key | The Key to Your New Life in the Iberian Peninsula https://slateandkey.com/  We created two step-by-step courses to help you DIY your D7 or Remote Worker visa for Portugal. Podcast listeners get $10 off any course with code: PODCAST 👉 D7 Visa Course: https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.com 👉 Remote Worker Visa Course: https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.co... Book a 1-On-1 Consultation Call with Kalie: https://calendly.com/expatseverywhere?_gl=1*1vajicv*_ga*OTM0MTg1MzUxLjE3NTQ1Nzk4NzI.*_ga_GZXW4GGNRG*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGgxMjA2ODk3ODY5*_ga_7BZ35CV7T2*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGg2NjQ2MzM4NDM.*_ga_NF204TQZQC*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGgw ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    10 Portuguese Towns Nobody Talks About

  2. Sep 1

    Portugal Wasn't Love at First Sight... Did She Stay?

    This episode follows Vivian’s journey from a failed first attempt at moving abroad to building a fulfilling life in Portugal after years of living across Europe and Southeast Asia.  ✅ Move Abroad Services. Vivian’s personalized 1:1 help for people who need a plan (and possibly a partner) to get from a full house to an empty one before they move abroad: ftbhomeorganizing.com/move-abroad-services ✅ We Are Not Taking the Whole House With Us. Vivian’s free email series for people planning a move abroad who are staring at everything they own and wondering how on earth they’re supposed to decide what comes with them: ftbhomeorganizing.com/moveabroad ✅ The Expat Diaries. A weekly newsletter where Vivian writes about building a life somewhere you didn’t come from: theexpatdiaries.substack.com  💼 Green Ocean Global | Financial Advisory for Expats Schedule a free 15-minute intro call with John, our trusted financial advisor: http://www.calendly.com/johnoceansgreen (Choose the ExpatsEverywhere Intro Call) WorldPost - Mail Forwarding and Virtual Mailbox https://www.worldpost.io/  Slate and Key | The Key to Your New Life in the Iberian Peninsula https://slateandkey.com/  We created two step-by-step courses to help you DIY your D7 or Remote Worker visa for Portugal. Podcast listeners get $10 off any course with code: PODCAST 👉 D7 Visa Course: https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.com 👉 Remote Worker Visa Course: https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.co... Book a 1-On-1 Consultation Call with Kalie: https://calendly.com/expatseverywhere?_gl=1*1vajicv*_ga*OTM0MTg1MzUxLjE3NTQ1Nzk4NzI.*_ga_GZXW4GGNRG*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGgxMjA2ODk3ODY5*_ga_7BZ35CV7T2*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGg2NjQ2MzM4NDM.*_ga_NF204TQZQC*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGgw ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Portugal Wasn't Love at First Sight... Did She Stay?

  3. Aug 25

    Portugal’s Best Medium-Sized Cities for Expats

    In this episode, Josh and Kalie explore medium-sized cities in Portugal, focusing on their infrastructure, lifestyle, and suitability for expats and residents. Discover hidden gems beyond Lisbon and Porto, with insights into local culture, transportation, and real estate. 1. Porto metro area Póvoa de Varzim, Maia, Santa Maria da Feira, Ermesinde, Vila do Conde, Santo Tirso, Gondomar (https://youtu.be/e_3ZGM1hRws?si=M334JbFAYLtobvs4), Senhora de Hora, Valongo 2. Lisbon metro area: Sintra (https://youtu.be/OxOpeJwcOxI?si=zhUzU5EsmFRsqeaE), Vila Franca de Xira, Odivelas, Loures 3. Esposende 4. Viana do Castelo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Opy37Ltxpok&list=PL25TVkE0JZWmwIluhFxoDrAwWPKuiFBTC&index=5)  5. Aveiro (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kZU9zj_1Fo&list=PL25TVkE0JZWmwIluhFxoDrAwWPKuiFBTC&index=4)  6. Setubal 7. Caldas da Rainha (https://youtu.be/DAe9Taf7h2s?si=r_yBgwDH1EUVlQud)  8. Castelo Branco 9. Evora 10. Viseu 11. Matosinhos 12. Guimaraes 13. Leira 14. Faro 15. Portimão 16. Amora 17. Ponta Delgada 18. Seixal 19. Figueira da Foz 20. Olhao 21. Guarda 22. Albufeira 💼 Green Ocean Global | Financial Advisory for Expats Schedule a free 15-minute intro call with John, our trusted financial advisor: http://www.calendly.com/johnoceansgreen (Choose the ExpatsEverywhere Intro Call) WorldPost - Mail Forwarding and Virtual Mailbox https://www.worldpost.io/  Slate and Key | The Key to Your New Life in the Iberian Peninsula https://slateandkey.com/  We created two step-by-step courses to help you DIY your D7 or Remote Worker visa for Portugal. Podcast listeners get $10 off any course with code: PODCAST 👉 D7 Visa Course: https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.com 👉 Remote Worker Visa Course: https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.co... Book a 1-On-1 Consultation Call with Kalie: https://calendly.com/expatseverywhere?_gl=1*1vajicv*_ga*OTM0MTg1MzUxLjE3NTQ1Nzk4NzI.*_ga_GZXW4GGNRG*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGgxMjA2ODk3ODY5*_ga_7BZ35CV7T2*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGg2NjQ2MzM4NDM.*_ga_NF204TQZQC*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGgw ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Portugal’s Best Medium-Sized Cities for Expats

  4. Aug 18

    He Moved to Portugal Sight Unseen… Was It a Mistake?

    In this episode of the “Let’s Move to Portugal Podcast”, Brent shares what really happened after he moved to Portugal—from buying a home in a city he’d never visited to struggling with the language and navigating the realities of building a new life abroad. Along the way, he reveals some surprising lessons he wishes he’d known before making the move. Brent's podcast channel: Destination Eat and Drinkhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3lSoO0nLmDHMTIGdyAgFWG  Brent's website: destinationeatdrink.com Socials: @destinationeatdrink on facebook and instagram 💼 Green Ocean Global | Financial Advisory for Expats Schedule a free 15-minute intro call with John, our trusted financial advisor: http://www.calendly.com/johnoceansgreen (Choose the ExpatsEverywhere Intro Call) WorldPost - Mail Forwarding and Virtual Mailbox https://www.worldpost.io/  Slate and Key | The Key to Your New Life in the Iberian Peninsula https://slateandkey.com/  We created two step-by-step courses to help you DIY your D7 or Remote Worker visa for Portugal. Podcast listeners get $10 off any course with code: PODCAST 👉 D7 Visa Course: https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.com 👉 Remote Worker Visa Course: https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.co... Book a 1-On-1 Consultation Call with Kalie: https://calendly.com/expatseverywhere?_gl=1*1vajicv*_ga*OTM0MTg1MzUxLjE3NTQ1Nzk4NzI.*_ga_GZXW4GGNRG*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGgxMjA2ODk3ODY5*_ga_7BZ35CV7T2*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGg2NjQ2MzM4NDM.*_ga_NF204TQZQC*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGgw ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    He Moved to Portugal Sight Unseen… Was It a Mistake?

  5. Aug 11

    How She Got Portuguese Citizenship in 6 Months

    Helen shares her inspiring journey of moving from Ukraine to Portugal with just one suitcase and €700, revealing how she navigated Portuguese bureaucracy, learned the language, built a successful creative business, and eventually became a Portuguese citizen in a remarkably short six months. This episode is packed with practical advice for anyone considering moving to Portugal, including insights on the cost of living in Lisbon, renting as a foreigner, integrating into Portuguese culture, and what life is really like for expats in Portugal.  Helen’s website: diariesbyhelenv.com Book a call with John here- http://www.calendly.com/johnoceansgreen  Choose the ExpatsEverywhere intro call and you'll get a free 15 minute call with him to see if you would like to work with him. Wanting to get your mail forwarded to you while abroad? Use World Post: https://worldpost.anytimemailbox.com/... We have two courses to help DIY the D7 visa and the remote worker visa for Portugal. The courses include step-by-step videos, checklists, resources, recommendations, discounts, and more. They break down the timeline and when and how to do things, plus give action items to keep you on task but not be overwhelmed. Check them out here: D7: https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.com & Remote Worker: https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.co... ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    How She Got Portuguese Citizenship in 6 Months

  6. Jun 16

    What Portugal’s New Laws Mean for Your Move Abroad

    Portugal’s citizenship and immigration laws have changed—and if you’re considering moving abroad, these updates matter. In this episode, immigration lawyer Diogo Capela breaks down the new citizenship timelines, what changed for D7, D8, and Golden Visa holders, how permanent residency works, and what options still exist moving forward. We also discuss legal challenges, family scenarios, residency rights, and whether Portugal is still worth considering as a long-term plan. Whether you already live in Portugal or are exploring your options, this conversation helps make sense of what’s changing and what isn’t. SurfShark VPN: Get 40% off your subscription here: https://bit.ly/4hhxDs4 💼 Green Ocean Global | Financial Advisory for Expats Schedule a free 15-minute intro call with John, our trusted financial advisor: http://www.calendly.com/johnoceansgreen (Choose the ExpatsEverywhere Intro Call) WorldPost - Mail Forwarding and Virtual Mailbox https://www.worldpost.io/  Slate and Key | The Key to Your New Life in the Iberian Peninsula https://slateandkey.com/  We created two step-by-step courses to help you DIY your D7 or Remote Worker visa for Portugal. Podcast listeners get $10 off any course with code: PODCAST 👉 D7 Visa Course: https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.com 👉 Remote Worker Visa Course: https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.co... Book a 1-On-1 Consultation Call with Kalie: https://calendly.com/expatseverywhere?_gl=1*1vajicv*_ga*OTM0MTg1MzUxLjE3NTQ1Nzk4NzI.*_ga_GZXW4GGNRG*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGgxMjA2ODk3ODY5*_ga_7BZ35CV7T2*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGg2NjQ2MzM4NDM.*_ga_NF204TQZQC*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGgw ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    What Portugal’s New Laws Mean for Your Move Abroad

  7. Jun 9

    The Things I Wish I Knew Before Moving to Portugal

    In this episode, Mark shares the biggest mistakes he made when moving from Florida to Portugal—including unexpected tax bills, housing challenges, costly planning oversights, along with practical lessons on sequencing your move, managing finances, and building a successful life abroad. New Portuguese Law Update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dafKcTVHTys  NHR 2.0, officially called IFICI (Tax Incentive for Scientific Research and Innovation), is Portugal’s replacement for the old NHR regime, aimed at attracting highly qualified professionals working in eligible research, technology, innovation, startup, and export-oriented sectors. It generally offers a 20% flat tax rate on qualifying Portuguese employment or self-employment income for up to 10 years, along with exemptions on many types of foreign-source income, provided specific eligibility requirements are met. 💼 Green Ocean Global | Financial Advisory for Expats Schedule a free 15-minute intro call with John, our trusted financial advisor: http://www.calendly.com/johnoceansgreen (Choose the ExpatsEverywhere Intro Call) WorldPost - Mail Forwarding and Virtual Mailbox https://www.worldpost.io/  Slate and Key | The Key to Your New Life in the Iberian Peninsula https://slateandkey.com/  We created two step-by-step courses to help you DIY your D7 or Remote Worker visa for Portugal. Podcast listeners get $10 off any course with code: PODCAST 👉 D7 Visa Course: https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.com 👉 Remote Worker Visa Course: https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.co... Book a 1-On-1 Consultation Call with Kalie: https://calendly.com/expatseverywhere?_gl=1*1vajicv*_ga*OTM0MTg1MzUxLjE3NTQ1Nzk4NzI.*_ga_GZXW4GGNRG*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGgxMjA2ODk3ODY5*_ga_7BZ35CV7T2*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGg2NjQ2MzM4NDM.*_ga_NF204TQZQC*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGgw ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    The Things I Wish I Knew Before Moving to Portugal

  8. Jun 2

    Why Portugal Needs Foreign Investment (According to a Portuguese Expert)

    In this episode, Diogo Leal shares insider knowledge on Portugal’s real estate market, including how to avoid costly land-buying mistakes, navigate municipal bureaucracy, secure financing, and choose the best locations for development. He and Josh also discuss why foreign investors often seek professional guidance, the growing debate around foreign investment in Portugal, and the realities of building versus renovating in today’s market. https://www.findlandportugal.com/  https://www.instagram.com/findlandportugal/  Use the code “ExpatsEverywhere” to receive a 10% discount on their services.  Governing bodies mentioned: https://cnt.dgterritorio.gov.pt/ren-pagina  https://www.dgadr.gov.pt/pt/reserva-agricola-nacional-ran  Locations mentioned: Sesimbra Comporta Viana do Castelo Loule Caminha São Brás de Alportel 💼 Green Ocean Global | Financial Advisory for Expats Schedule a free 15-minute intro call with John, our trusted financial advisor: http://www.calendly.com/johnoceansgreen (Choose the ExpatsEverywhere Intro Call) WorldPost - Mail Forwarding and Virtual Mailbox https://www.worldpost.io/  Slate and Key | The Key to Your New Life in the Iberian Peninsula https://slateandkey.com/  We created two step-by-step courses to help you DIY your D7 or Remote Worker visa for Portugal. Podcast listeners get $10 off any course with code: PODCAST 👉 D7 Visa Course: https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.com 👉 Remote Worker Visa Course: https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.co... Book a 1-On-1 Consultation Call with Kalie: https://calendly.com/expatseverywhere?_gl=1*1vajicv*_ga*OTM0MTg1MzUxLjE3NTQ1Nzk4NzI.*_ga_GZXW4GGNRG*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGgxMjA2ODk3ODY5*_ga_7BZ35CV7T2*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGg2NjQ2MzM4NDM.*_ga_NF204TQZQC*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGgw ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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Each week Youtube travelers Josh and Kalie will educate, inspire, and accompany you on your move to Portugal. They'll talk with those who have done it already, and pass on the best tips, resources, and adventure stories to get you prepped for your journey. Come on along and Let's Move to Portugal!

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