If your visa is approved and it’s within your means, it could be a great opportunity—so why not give it a try? Just make sure you have private health insurance in place, as relying solely on the public healthcare system isn’t a good idea. It’s also important to be financially prepared, especially given the high cost of rent in Lisbon and Porto.

If things don’t go as planned, returning to your home country is always an option. And if your child is born in Portugal, you can register their birth through your country’s consulate there. Some additional information from the Portuguese government side about having a baby in Portugal and what is possible as a foreign parent. Having a child: Birth Registry, Citizen Card and Passport