Portugalist - The Moving to Portugal Podcast
Want the real story about moving to Portugal? Skip the fluff and dive into honest conversations about what it actually takes to make Portugal your home.
Each episode, we bring you in-depth discussions with immigration experts, tax specialists, and real people who've already made the leap.
From understanding the D7 visa process to navigating Portugal's property market, we cut through the noise to deliver practical, actionable insights. Our guests share their unfiltered experiences—the wins, the challenges, and everything in between.
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- Expert breakdowns of visa options (e.g. D7, Digital Nomad Visa, Golden Visa)
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- Real estate insights from seasoned property professionals
- Healthcare system navigation tips
- Tax optimization strategies for expats
- First-hand accounts of cultural integration
- Common pitfalls to avoid
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Portugalist - The Moving to Portugal Podcast
Is The EU Long-Term Residency Permit As Good as Citizenship?
The EU Long-Term Residency Permit allows you to live and work in most EU countries after just 5 years of residency in Portugal, without needing Portuguese citizenship. For many people, this completely reshapes the long-term plan of moving to Portugal.
🔥 Why this matters
Most newcomers assume the path is simple: temporary residency → Portuguese permanent residency → Portuguese citizenship. But there’s a lesser-known third option that grants access to much of the European Union in half the time.
The EU long-term residence permit (also known as EU long-stay status) offers many of the practical benefits associated with EU citizenship—freedom to live, work, and relocate across Europe—while you continue working toward Portuguese citizenship in the background.
📍 In this episode, you’ll learn:
âś… The difference between Portuguese permanent residency and EU long-term residency
âś… How the EU long-term permit lets you access most EU countries after 5 years
âś… Why this option may be more useful than citizenship for some expats
✅ Which EU countries don’t participate
âś… How you can use this permit to move freely in the EU and still become a Portuguese citizen later
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