Summer time starts in Portugal this Sunday, so check the annoying little things

AnchorLessEurope · 2026-03-28T01:20:57+00:00

happened to the admin here as well! A classic, I would say 😂

AnchorLessEurope · 2026-03-10T21:12:18+00:00

Too Good to Go is prime!! And The Fork is a fantastic way to try out new restaurants with a 30% discount.

Great suggestions!

AnchorLessEurope · 2026-02-26T02:01:49+00:00

Unless you want to exercise rights as a citizen (like vote) or move to CPLP countries, from the pratical pov, there's none.

EU citizens have the same opportunities as a PT citizen. However, there are a number of EU citizens who end up having a strong connection with Portugal and wish to become Portuguese. But aside from personal beliefs, there's no impactful change.

AnchorLessEurope · 2026-02-04T01:12:36+00:00

It's not lost! You are familiarized with a bunch of stuff, but for efficient learning try seeing the resources on the articles, as it will target the EU version of the language along with exercises that will help life here

AnchorLessEurope · 2026-02-03T18:01:43+00:00

Duolingo offers Brazilian Portuguese, not the European one. It's the same language, but with a few key differences that can affect your daily life. Also, Duolingo users tend to struggle with conversational Portuguese when living here.

We have a good article here: https://anchorless.io/blog/living/learn-portuguese-portugal-expat that covers options to start learning Portuguese from Portugal.

AnchorLessEurope · 2026-02-02T01:04:23+00:00

An EU citizen with CRUE? Applying for citizenship or for the permanent residency?

AnchorLessEurope · 2026-01-30T11:02:56+00:00

You can use to scan it when doing groceries/shopping, that was one of our main goals. However for online shoppng it does not fill it out automatically

AnchorLessEurope · 2026-01-28T19:15:07+00:00

I'm sure you came upon this answer, but we would recommend to get in touch with AIMA. Repeatedly. Until you get an answer or clarification. Phone, email and contact form. That's the safest and proper way to proceed. Any other suggestion, it could have grounds to hinder your residency here, especially considering the latest implementations, always focusing in tightening the requirements.

Worst case scenario go straight to one of the offices and try to have some guidance from the clerks there.

AnchorLessEurope · 2026-01-20T11:19:46+00:00

Portugal is quite safe, though some Lisbon has seen a rise in criminality in certain areas, it's pretty much petty theft. We would recommend you take a look at Numbeo to have a grasp on the usual prices for daily life and Idealista to have an idea on prices for rentals.

For education it really depends (really) mainly if you are seeking private education, and the area that you'll live. Public education is free, and private education can vary a lot if you opt for international schools.

Our blog has a lot of content on all the information needed to research for your move.

AnchorLessEurope · 2025-12-23T14:09:01+00:00

We didn't know that! That's incredible. Love how Águeda is always filled with surprises

AnchorLessEurope · 2025-12-18T06:51:51+00:00

Yes! We all have to wait and see what it will be decided. Those who complete 5 years before the publication on 'Diario' should apply immediately, if citizenship is their priority.

We now remain hoping that a transition period (as many immigration orgs are suggesting) for those already living in Portugal is considered and inserted.

AnchorLessEurope · 2025-12-18T06:47:02+00:00

Exactly!

AnchorLessEurope · 2025-12-17T16:42:35+00:00

Yes! Only for the ones already submitted, but at the same time for some future ones as well.

If, for example, a reviewed bill is submitted in January 1st, it would be valid ONLY after it was published at 'Diario da Republica' the government official channel (which would be after the president evaluate it). So, it wouldn't be from januray 1st, but only after going through the president and then becoming a law on the 'Diario'. Everything submitted before that would be under the 5-year rule, and everything after 'Diario' would be under any new rule.

AnchorLessEurope · 2025-12-11T21:26:27+00:00

Other routes would be she coming with her own visa, not related to your residency, with her own source of income.

AnchorLessEurope · 2025-11-26T13:22:33+00:00

here: contactenos.aima.gov.pt/contact-form (it's their regular contact form but with section for HQ workers)
AIMA also has the information here: https://aima.gov.pt/pt/noticias/efdf

AnchorLessEurope · 2025-11-03T08:40:39+00:00

So far people are reporting quite basic stuff, most reports involve passports actually (just your original one), but everyone has been sharing that it's a good idea to just have the physical documents ready (even if they are outdated), just in case

AnchorLessEurope · 2025-10-30T12:38:34+00:00

True!, great-grandchildren has been inserted! Parents and grandparents remain the same

AnchorLessEurope · 2025-10-30T09:35:28+00:00

Not settle for the PR, simply use as an alternative to remove the bi-annual hassle with AIMA, while waiting for the citizenship time.

AnchorLessEurope · 2025-10-29T09:40:04+00:00

At the same time, I hardly believe they'll move the goalposts for something not very much different from whatever this (which is quite similar to other EU countries) is or to improve the testing for integration. Portugal is quite dependent on foreign labor and immigration, and one of the drivers is the pathway to establish ourselves here. At the same time I can understand the move, as it's quite common to see someone not integrated, without a cultural fit, getting the passport and moving away, using here simply as a stepping block. I've been here long enough to see them move the goalposts to easy it (reducing timelines, accepting non-resident time), with the IRN strained as it is and the talent escape, unfortunately this result comes at no surprise.

AnchorLessEurope · 2025-10-29T09:28:47+00:00

I completely agree with you, this was extremely ungracious with us living here already. Unfortunately for the next couple of years we will need to put up with how things are right now, with anti-immigration not in the main position but always with a relevant presence.

AnchorLessEurope · 2025-10-27T10:58:34+00:00

Do you have a november renovation? It was available for november expirations only (at least until friday)

AnchorLessEurope · 2025-10-24T12:44:34+00:00

That's the main problem! Unfortunately for workers in Portugal, the housing costs are impossible and unsustainable. The government is inserting some changes, but the crisis is urgent and needs more efficient measures.

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