ExpatsEverywhere Presents: Let's Move to Portugal

In this episode, Kalie catches up with Virginia to talk about what it’s really like living in Braga, Portugal, after three years abroad. From the rising cost of housing and everyday expenses to schools, healthcare, and family life, Virginia shares how life in northern Portugal has changed and what expats should know before making the move. They also discuss Portugal’s citizenship changes and how they’ve affected Virginia’s family, the pros and cons of raising children in Braga, and the need for a backup plan because of the citizenship changes. The Portugal Brief: https://theportugalbrief.pt/ Thrifty Explorations: https://thriftyexplorations.com/ 💼 Green Ocean Global | Financial Advisory for ExpatsSchedule 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 Mailboxhttps://www.worldpost.io/ Slate and Key | The Key to Your New Life in the Iberian Peninsulahttps://slateandkey.com/  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this episode, Josh and Kalie dive into the current Portugal immigration process, including VFS visa appointments, required documents, housing requirements, and how long it can take to move to Portugal. They also discuss the cost of living, D7 and D8 visas, taxes, scouting trips, and some of the best places to live in Portugal.💼 Green Ocean Global | Financial Advisory for ExpatsSchedule 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 Mailboxhttps://www.worldpost.io/ Slate and Key | The Key to Your New Life in the Iberian Peninsulahttps://slateandkey.com/  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Cassie shares her experience moving from the US to Porto, navigating Portugal’s immigration bureaucracy, and waiting nearly two years for residency. She also talks about the challenges her daughter faced with her residency application, hiring a lawyer, healthcare in Portugal, raising a family abroad, living in different Porto neighborhoods, and building a new life and business in the city.Her company, Double-Edged Press (https://doubleedgedpress.com/). She and her husband started a publishing and author services company with the goal to publish Portuguese and expat authors. You can email her at [email protected] ExpatsEverywhere Presents: Let's Move to Portugal has been selected by our panelist as one of the Top 15 Moving Podcasts on the web: https://podcast.feedspot.com/moving_podcasts/ Feedspot is an RSS Reader that lets you follow your favorite podcasts alongside blogs and news in one place.💼 Green Ocean Global | Financial Advisory for ExpatsSchedule 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 Mailboxhttps://www.worldpost.io/ Slate and Key | The Key to Your New Life in the Iberian Peninsulahttps://slateandkey.com/  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this episode of the ExpatsEverywhere Podcast, Liz shares her journey from the US to Porto, Portugal, on the D2 entrepreneur visa. She explains the challenges of starting a business in Portugal, finding housing, and navigating the visa process, while also sharing how she and her husband turned their love of food into a growing Nashville hot chicken business.Uniplaces website: https://www.uniplaces.com/pt Liz’s website: https://hearthharborfood.com/ 💼 Green Ocean Global | Financial Advisory for ExpatsSchedule 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 Mailboxhttps://www.worldpost.io/ 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 ★

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 ExpatsSchedule 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 Mailboxhttps://www.worldpost.io/ Slate and Key | The Key to Your New Life in the Iberian Peninsulahttps://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 ★