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Integrating into Your New Community

Moving to a new country is an adventure filled with new experiences and learning opportunities. For those making Portugal their new home, embracing Portuguese culture and key traditions is a great way to start feeling you belong. Here in our guide we thought we would share our top insights into how you as a new resident can immerse yourself in the local culture and community life of Portugal. Embracing the Language and Communication Number 1 most important thing! If you ...Read more

Renovating in Portugal: A Guide to Revamping Your Portuguese Home

Renovating a property in Portugal can be an exciting journey, offering a chance to infuse new life into an old space. However, it’s a process that requires careful planning, understanding of local regulations, and consideration of costs. Understanding the Legalities and Costs Planning Permission: In Portugal, significant structural alterations generally require building permission from local authorities. It’s crucial to ensure that any structural changes you plan are agreed first to avoid legal issues and fines in the future?? – ALWAYS ...Read more

The Cost of Living in Portugal: Budgeting for Your New Portuguese Life

As of 2024, Portugal continues to be an attractive destination for its relatively affordable cost of living, especially when compared to other Western European countries. On the Pure Portugal Living The Good Life Facebook Page the topic of budgets comes up at least a few times a month. Whether you’re planning to move to Portugal or just curious about the expenses, here’s an overview of the living costs you can expect, including utilities, groceries, healthcare, and leisure activities. Utilities and ...Read more

Portuguese Residency: Navigating Visa Options for Property Owners

Understanding the intricacies of residency and visa options for property owners is essential. Here we share a short guide to help make things seem a little less hazy! Residency Options for Property Owners (remember as a rule anyone can buy in Portugal regardless of your residency status!) Portugal offers several pathways to residency for property owners. The most renowned is the Golden Visa program, which allows non-EU investors to gain residency by purchasing property. Although there have been recent changes ...Read more

Getting a visa to live in Portugal

There are many types of visa which you can use to move to and live in Portugal – some of the lesser known types of visa for Portugal are the Start-up Visa, Study Visa, Employment Visa and the Family Reunification Visa to name a few, but here below we have shared information on the more commonly used visas to consider for anyone wanting to move to Portugal from outside the EU. Visa-Free Stay: Eligibility: Citizens from the UK, USA, Canada, ...Read more

The Portugal Digital Nomad Visa – D8 DNV

In response to the growing interest in the D7 Visa, which was initially designed for retirees, Portugal introduced a new Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) program to attract remote workers and freelancers. The D7 Visa, has been in existence for several years, and was primarily aimed at pensioners seeking to relocate to Portugal. However, the program became popular among digital nomads and remote workers seeking to relocate to Portugal as well. Despite the fact that the D7 program explicitly required passive ...Read more

Understanding the Portuguese Healthcare System: A Guide for Newcomers

Portugal is of course adored for its rich history, stunning coastlines, and friendly locals, is also recognized for its efficient healthcare system. As a newcomer preparing for your move, getting to grips with how healthcare works in Portugal is crucial. Public and Private Healthcare in Portugal Portugal’s healthcare system consists of public and private sectors. The Serviço Nacional de Saúde (SNS), the public health service, offers free or low-cost healthcare to residents. Private healthcare, renowned for shorter wait times and ...Read more

Permaculture: A Sustainable Approach to Living and Its Implication in Portugal

Permaculture, is a combination of ‘permanent’ and ‘culture’, also seen as a holistic design system for creating sustainable human habitats. This approach is not merely about growing plants; it encompasses energy-efficient building design, integrated water resources management, and even community development strategies. With an emphasis on the principles of ecology and the interconnectivity of life, permaculture strives to work with nature, rather than against it, in a self-sustaining manner. Permaculture in Portugal Portugal is a country with varied landscape, abundant ...Read more

Cultural Etiquette for New Residents in Portugal: What You Need to Know!!!

Transitioning into a new culture can often be as exhilarating as it is challenging. As you take the leap to become a resident in Portugal, understanding some simple local cultural etiquettes can help smoothen your journey. 1. Greetings Politeness is valued in Portugal. A firm handshake and a smile when meeting acquaintances. Close friends and family often greet each other with a kiss on both cheeks, starting from the right hand side! 2. Use Formal Titles Using formal titles like ...Read more

Steps to Buying Property in Portugal: A Pure Portugal Guide for Prospective Buyers

If you are dreaming of owning a property in Portugal, a sun-soaked country renowned for its captivating landscapes and rich history you are not alone! Portugal’s real estate market has seen a surge in interest from international buyers. Our comprehensive guide will take you through each step of buying property in Portugal. 1. Research the Portuguese Real Estate Market The first step in your journey to property ownership in Portugal is understanding the market. Portugal’s diverse regions, each with unique ...Read more

Transitioning Your Pet to Portugal: What You Need to Know

Relocating to a new country is an exhilarating adventure, and when it comes to moving to Portugal, it’s no different. From the sun-drenched beaches to the enchanting historic towns, there’s plenty to capture your heart. However, if you’re planning to bring your furry friend along, it’s crucial to understand how to transition your pet to Portugal successfully. Pet Passport and Vaccinations Portugal, being part of the European Union (EU), requires pets from non-EU countries to have an EU Pet Passport. ...Read more

How to learn Portuguese — and why you should!

Thank you to the wonderful Leslie Smith for another great article and insight! Portuguese is a difficult language to learn. Ok, let’s be frank, it’s notoriously difficult. Part of the problem is that Brazilian Portuguese tends to dominate, and grammatical rules, expressions and the accent (“o sotaque”) are noticeably different. Just when you think you have mastered something, a great expression, say, boom, it’s Brazilian. There are lots of different local accents throughout Portugal which can complicate things, as well ...Read more

The B1 Exam

Thank you to Leslie Smith for sharing her experiences with us all here! In November of 2022, I wrote the DEPLE or B1 exam offered by the official Portuguese- language CAPLE Evaluation Centre. My exam was held at the Portuguese Consulate in Toronto, Canada, a five-hour train journey from my home. I needed to stay overnight in Toronto to be sure to be fresh and ready for the 3.5 hour exam. The exam started at 2:30 p.m. but candidates needed ...Read more

The A2 (CIPLE) Portuguese language proficiency test

The A2 exam is held several times annually in Portugal and usually two times per year in locations outside the country, often at a Portuguese consulate. Pre-registration is mandatory and the cut-off date is usually about a month before the exam. This exam is necessary for Portuguese citizenship or permanent residency. It confers the necessary ”CIPLE” or ”Certificado Inicial de Português Língua Estrangeira”, showing holders have a basic understanding of everyday Portuguese. However, there are some exceptions to who needs a ...Read more

AGRICULTURE & LIVESTOCK

Once you have made your move and unpacked you might want to keep animals, grow food or even start an official farm business. Here we share some guides offering top tips and ways you can get things started on your farming journey! SPRING PLANNING – Get ahead and ready for Spring NEW Grant Opportunities In Portugal – Pure Portugal – Grant opportunities in Portugal GROWING HEMP IN PORTUGAL – We get asked about this a lot! Here are some ways ...Read more

Agriculture – Growing Hemp In Portugal

Since the interview with Clare Monson and Rachel Zed on Pure Portugal Plus about starting an agribusiness, Rachel has had a number of inquiries about starting an agribusiness. More than any other, she is asked about growing HEMP in Portugal (Cannabis Sativa NOT medical cannabis). Here Rachel has kindly shared some information and the list of official requirement as posted by the Ministry of Agriculture (DGAV). You need a permit to grow hemp! Anything medical is regulated by INFARMED – ...Read more

Agriculture – Buying Agricultural Supplies

Rachel from WIKID Farms shares some top tips for finding agricultural supplies in Portugal. Where to find agriculture materials. The best option is to look on google maps for the closest AGRILOJA or CASA AGRICOLA (as a business category). Every town has at least one local shop. AGRILOJA is also a big, national retail store name but I find them very expensive. Most of these shops will sell everything from planting soil, seed, water fittings, fencing, shade net, greenhouse plastic, ...Read more

Agriculture – Buying A Tractor (Used vs New)

This is a major purchase for any farm operation. I hope to cover the major points in helping you make a smart equipment investment. This is just an intro on the BIG issues so questions welcome ! Why do you need the tractor? What chores or work do you need this equipment to accomplish? Every village will have someone who also offers tractor work and will either charge (an average) of 30E/Hour or you can negotiate a fixed price. If ...Read more

PURCHASING A HOUSE VIRTUALLY: A DANGEROUS GAME?

José ‘o agente imobiliário‘ pulls up to the gate of the property just outside Parades de Coura, in the beautiful Portuguese countryside, and quickly points out the cute chapel at the end of the dead-end street. He asks me to listen to the birdsong and the little creek burbling undisturbed by traffic or other noises. The property is looking good, so I ask José to show me inside. It is 5:30 am in Canada, and I have just woken up, ...Read more

UK Inheritance Tax Basics

This is a massive subject and full of twists and turns. Unlike other main taxes IHT does not apply to everyone in the same way. This article will deal with the basics of the tax and show ways in which it can apply in different scenarios. 1. Who is liable for the tax? UK domiciles wherever they are living. Very simple 2. What is a UK domicile? Anyone whose father who had the UK as his centre of life. You ...Read more

Overcoming Currency Risks

An update from our mortgage partners Mortgage Direct. While the UK situation looks bleak with lockdown currently in place across the whole nation and travel bans in place for the foreseeable future, we have seen a surprising spike in activity, and this has been backed up by a few of our collaborators. It seems that some of our UK clients had been waiting for a Brexit deal (which has now been agreed) and other international clients (as well as the ...Read more
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Getting Residency In Portugal (pre Brexit)

If you are moving to Portugal and looking to buy and live in Portugal this is the video for you! We spoke with the wonderful Tig James of British In Portugal who works alongside The British Embassy and British In Europe and is a font of knowledge for all things residency related (especially for those who will be affected by Brexit). Today we answered lots of questions from you about how to apply for residency in Portugal, the process you ...Read more

Your Drivers Licence In Portugal

Here we hope to dispel some of the myth and confusion which comes with driving in Portugal and whether you need to do anything with your driver’s licence be it an EU licence, British licence or a driving licence from outside of the EU. You will not, as a rule, need a Portuguese driving licence if you are just a temporary visitor in Portugal (temporary being anything up to six months) generally, you are permitted to drive using your international ...Read more

Living In Portugal

Here you will find all sorts of articles on all things that come with living in Portugal, from getting residency, to licensing buildings, healthcare & much more – This is a big & varied topic, so if we have missed anything please email us on team@pureportugal.co.uk & ask for more help. We also have a fabulous services directory which has vetted experts and Pure Portugal partners who can help in all areas of property buying in Portugal & we also have ...Read more

Buying In Portugal

Buying a property in Portugal can feel exciting and daunting all at the same time. The team here at Pure Portugal have purchased property and moved abroad ourselves over the years, so we all know the questions and worries that can come with such a move. We are a digital advertising platform, this means we are not an estate agent, but we advertise property for private sellers, agents and mediators. Here you will find a range of articles to help ...Read more

Real Estate in Portuguese – Useful Vocabulary

  With many thanks to Mia from Learn Portuguese  for this helpful blog! If you want to learn more about the Portuguese language, make sure to check out her online courses. If you are a beginner, she recommends that you start with her free Kickstarter Course. If you want to buy a house in Portugal, you might have some questions regarding vocabulary related to real estate in Portuguese. When you start searching for a house, you might see signs and ...Read more

Join Us At Pure Portugal Plus

We are thrilled to announce that after huge demand (and a lot of background work) we have just opened up a members group called Pure Portugal Plus. Pure Portugal Plus is a dedicated space to connect on a deeper level, with even more professional advice for people moving to and living in Portugal. Membership is only 20€ per year, (just to cover some of the extra administration needed to build, organise and plan the many interviews and webinars we have ...Read more

Living In Portugal – How To Licence A New Build

Some of you may remember the wonderful videos about tiny homes and legalisation of tiny homes from the wonderful Raphael from Ecositana builders. If you have not seen them yet you can find part 1 here which also links through to the second part. Today we are pleased to share another great 2 part video from Raphael about the steps you need to take to license a new house in Portugal. Many thanks to Raphael for sharing more of his ...Read more

Living In Portugal – Getting Residency

Getting residency in Portugal is something you will have to do if you intend to stay for more than a couple of months. It can feel a little overwhelming and confusing but fear no more, our guide to becoming ‘official’ in Portugal is here to help you out! This article typically helps those moving from countries based in the EU and have freedom of movement within Europe. If you are moving from outside of the EU, initial residency is usually ...Read more

The Pure Portugal Guide To Advertising Your Property

Selling your home can be an exciting and daunting time! We thought it would be helpful to put together some top tips for advertising your property to give you the best chance at getting a strong buyer and a quick sale with Pure Portugal! Listing with us: We can add up 24 photos of your home (see how to get the best images below) Photos need to be in jpg format and a minimum size of 640 x 480 pixels, ...Read more

Tiny Homes Permission. The Lowdown Part 2

Following on from our Tiny Homes Permission, Part 1. Paulo Borges, a professional architect, from Plataforma – arquitectura, shares his insights on legal permissions around Tiny Homes. Is there such a thing as ‘non permanent dwelling’ in the Portuguese system? It’s a difficult question. In the Portuguese system there’s no definition for a non permanent dwelling. What we have is a definition for camping and a definition for dwellings. Camping is a temporary installation of a portable shelter to be placed ...Read more

Tiny Homes Permission – The Lowdown Part 1

Raphael Silvares Jerónimo, from Ecositana, is a professional builder of wooden houses in Portugal. He shares his knowledge on building and permits for Tiny Homes in Portugal. This is part 1 in the series, it is a big topic asked about by many people. Permits A wooden house needs a permit, just like any other type of house. A regular building permit with a very important «licença de utilização» (given at the end of the project) that allows you to ...Read more

Car Hire Tips for Older Drivers

Recent research carried out by Economy Car Hire has shown that a number of car hire suppliers penalise older drivers simply because of their age. And it doesn’t matter how many years no claims or how much experience you have. In one instance, we discovered RecordGo charges drivers aged 70 or older an additional €58 per day up to a maximum of €192, including 21% tax. At current exchange rates, this adds around £136 to the cost of your holiday. ...Read more

Guide to Driving in Portugal

Portugal offers the perfect mixture of traditional villages and lively cities. Why not visit a vineyard, drive along the awe-inspiring coastline, through the spectacular Douro valley (pictured) or immerse yourself in some Portuguese culture. Hiring a car and driving around Portugal is simply the best way to discover it. There are lots of hidden beaches and beautifully set villages hidden in the Portuguese countryside that simply need to be uncovered. Currently, there are some toll roads throughout the Porto and Lisbon ...Read more

Car Hire in Portugal

Get cheap car hire in Portugal and discover everything this wonderful country has to offer at your own pace. Benefit from a fair fuel policy across all locations. Portugal Portugal is a fantastic destination that’s often overlooked in favour of its larger neighbour. It has everything you could look for in a holiday. If you crave golden beaches and sunshine, you can’t go far wrong with the Algarve. Want a culture filled city break? Then Lisbon or Porto will not ...Read more

The Insider’s Guide to Car Hire

We know car hire can be confusing. It’s not usually something you organise regularly. A once a year booking means that you often forget what things are or how they work. Here we’ve created a bit of an insider’s guide to car hire. The sort of things we treat as standard but our customers aren’t aware of, forget, or are mis-informed about. So follow us through this guide to car hire and fill up the gaps in your knowledge. Who’s ...Read more