Family Reunification in Portugal Through AIMA
A practical guide to family reunification in Portugal through AIMA: who may qualify, documents, proof rules, and what happens after submission.
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All Portugal guides
A complete list of published Live in Portugal guides, grouped by practical needs. Use this page when you want to browse beyond the latest articles on the homepage.
Immigration
Residency, visas, appointments, and official immigration steps for foreigners in Portugal.
How to Book, Change, or Follow Up an AIMA Appointment in Portugal
A practical guide to AIMA appointments in Portugal: which route applies, how to book or change, what to prepare, and how to follow up.
AIMA Residence Card Guide: Documents, Renewal and Common Questions
A practical AIMA residence card guide for foreigners in Portugal, including renewal documents, proof of accommodation, Social Security proof, and common mistakes.
Tax
NIF, tax residency, IRS deadlines, and when to get professional tax advice in Portugal.
How to Use Portal das Finanças in Portugal
A practical Portal das Finanças guide for foreigners: password, login, tax address, e-Fatura, IRS, certificates, and what not to submit blindly.
IRS Portugal for Foreigners: Simple Tax Return Guide
A practical IRS Portugal guide for foreigners: who needs to file, deadlines, tax residency, foreign income, Anexo J, e-Fatura, englobamento and common mistakes.
Documents
Portuguese paperwork, identification numbers, certificates, and renewal steps.
How to Get a NIF in Portugal as a Foreigner
Learn how to get a Portuguese NIF as a foreigner, what documents you may need, where to apply, and common mistakes to avoid.
How to Get a NISS in Portugal as a Foreigner
Learn how foreigners can request a NISS in Portugal, what documents are usually needed, how it works with jobs, AIMA, remote work, and Social Security.
Living in Portugal
Everyday administration, services, transport, utilities, and settling-in basics.
Common Mistakes Foreigners Make After Moving to Portugal
A practical guide to the common mistakes foreigners make after moving to Portugal, and what to fix in the first 30 and 90 days.
How to Exchange a Foreign Driving Licence in Portugal
A practical guide to exchanging a foreign driving licence in Portugal: IMT rules, registration, documents, deadlines, medical certificate, and waiting risks.
How to Set Up Electricity, Water, Gas and Internet in Portugal
How to set up utilities in Portugal: electricity, water, gas, internet, NIF, contracts, meter readings, moving in and moving out.
Portugal SIM Card and Mobile Internet Guide for Foreigners
A practical guide to SIM cards and mobile internet in Portugal: prepaid vs contract, eSIM, documents, fidelização, roaming, and common mistakes.
Public Transport in Portugal for Foreigners
A practical public transport guide for foreigners in Portugal: Lisbon, Porto, trains, buses, passes, validation, fines and commute checks.
Housing
Renting, contracts, utilities, deposits, proof of address, and moving basics.
Renting a House in Portugal as a Foreigner
A practical guide to renting in Portugal as a foreigner: documents, NIF, rental contracts, deposits, receipts, scams, and proof of address.
Banking
Bank accounts, cards, payments, transfers, and requirements for foreigners.
How to Open a Bank Account in Portugal as a Foreigner
How foreigners can open a Portuguese bank account: NIF, documents, address, online options, IBAN, Wise/Revolut, fees, and mistakes.
How to Use MB Way and Multibanco in Portugal as a Foreigner
A practical guide to MB Way and Multibanco for foreigners in Portugal: cards, ATM functions, reference payments, fees, scams, and backup payment plans.
Healthcare
SNS registration, utente numbers, private cover, pharmacies, appointments, and emergency care.
How to Get a Family Doctor in Portugal - and What to Do If You Don't Have One
A practical guide to family doctor access in Portugal for foreigners: utente number, health-centre registration, SNS 24, waiting, and backup options.
How to Get a Utente Number in Portugal as a Foreigner
Learn how foreigners can get a Portuguese SNS utente number, what documents are usually needed, whether NISS is required, and what it means for healthcare access.
Public vs Private Healthcare in Portugal for Foreigners
Public vs private healthcare in Portugal for foreigners: SNS, utente number, health centres, SNS 24, emergency care and insurance.
Work and Study
Employment, self-employment, social security, universities, and practical study steps.
Employment Contract in Portugal for Foreigners
What foreigners should check in a Portuguese employment contract: salary, probation, payslips, 14-month pay, documents, and red flags.
How to Use Segurança Social Direta
A practical Segurança Social Direta guide for foreigners: NISS vs portal access, contributions, declarations, proof documents, and what to check.
International Student in Portugal Checklist
A practical checklist for international students moving to Portugal: documents, AIMA, NIF, housing proof, banking, and first-week priorities.
Recibos Verdes for Foreigners in Portugal
A practical guide to recibos verdes for foreigners in Portugal: opening activity, foreign clients, IVA, withholding, social security, and mistakes.