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One of the biggest allures for expats moving to Portugal is the year-round sunshine. Its long, warm summers and low average rainfall make it one of the most popular destinations for Brits looking to relocate to warmer climes. Positioned on the western coast of the Iberian Peninsula, sandwiched between Spain and the Atlantic, Portugal boasts some of the most beautiful natural landscapes in Europe. Along with its beautiful beaches and rolling mountains, Portugal also enjoys a variety of rich and vibrant cultures with some of the finest food, wine and architecture in the whole of Europe. Portugal’s cultural diversity provides a great opportunity for traditional lifestyles as well as livelier options in metropolitan areas such as Lisbon, Faro and Porto.

With a relatively small population of 10.5 million people, Portugal presents a great opportunity for British expats looking to carve a larger slice of Europe for themselves. Property is also very reasonably priced across most of the country and, when coupled with the comparatively cheap cost of living, the financial reasons for relocating to Portugal can be very persuasive. This is especially relevant for British expats who are looking to spend their retirement years soaking up the Mediterranean sun on one of Portugal’s many white sandy beaches.

As Portugal is part of the EU, you will not need a visa to relocate there. However, if you are remaining in Portugal for more than 3 months, you will need to apply for a registration certificate from your local Câmara Municipal (Town Hall). You will also need to register as a permanent resident for access to services such as schools, social security and healthcare. More information about visas and residence certificates can be found on the Portuguese immigration website. If you are relocating to Portugal with children, we recommend thoroughly researching Portugal’s education system as, although it possesses a number of international schools, it may be more worthwhile considering a Portuguese school, especially if you plan on permanently residing in Portugal.